Inquiring minds — especially newcomers to Nashville — often wonder about the city’s recycling program. Now, spurred by a question submitted to
Curious Nashville: Why There’s No Curbside Glass Recycling — For Now
Vanderbilt Leads Project To Help Clinical Trials Recruit More Minority Participants
Listen Vanderbilt University Medical Center is trying to solve a problem that is currently hindering research: how to get enough participants — especially from minority groups — to take part in clinical trials.
Explaining Nashville’s Affordable Housing Proposals In 90 Seconds
Affordable housing — it’s the subject Nashvillians cannot hide from in the past year, with widespread thinking that something should be done about rising prices and changing neighborhoods. Now, after months of study, several proposals are on paper and ready to be debated.
Nashville’s New Superintendent Favors Neighborhood Schools Over ‘Superficial’ Name
Listen As newly-hired Metro Schools superintendent Shawn Joseph relocates his family from Prince George’s County, Maryland, he faces a familiar struggle — where to send the kids. He’s the first director of schools in more than a decade to bring school-age children — Ava and Isaiah.
Free Nashville Summer Camp Aims to Add More Students to the Building Industry
Listen As construction booms in Nashville, there’s a looming concern about a worker shortage. The industry has been working with high schoolers to get them excited about the prospect of a career on the job site. A group of students has just returned home from a week-long camp at MTSU.
Like VP Contention, Corker Pulls Himself Off-Stage For Republican Convention
Listen Tennessee Senator Bob Corker is no longer speaking at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland next week. He says he will be there, but he turned down an opportunity to be on stage.
As Its Profile Rises, What Does Black Lives Matter Want In Nashville?
Listen The Black Lives Matter movement has marshaled a following in Nashville, and now there’s growing anticipation to see a platform or a list of specific demands.
Nashville Summit To Address Police Tactics And Poverty In African-American Communities
Nashville will convene leaders of about 100 organizations next week to discuss racial justice issues in the African-American community.
Update From Iraq: Fort Campbell Troops Need More Ammo And Care Packages
The commander of the 101st Airborne Division says soldiers are using way more ammo than expected while laying down artillery fire in support of Iraqi troops. That was one update from Maj. Gen. Gary Volesky, who held a video conference Thursday with families at Fort Campbell. He said the division is making progress in assisting […]
Jeremy Durham Suspends Campaign But Denies Sexual Contact Described In Report
Listen State Rep. Jeremy Durham is suspending his re-election campaign amid intense pressure from fellow lawmakers, following the release of a report detailing allegations of sexual misconduct. The Franklin Republican announced his decision Thursday in a two-minute statement at his attorney’s office. Durham refused to take questions. He says most allegations in the report from […]
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