Listen The complaints about Jeremy Durham began within weeks of his election in 2012. One of the earliest came in February 2013, not long after the Franklin Republican took his seat in the General Assembly. A legislative aide told investigators she was having drinks with Durham and her boss, a female lawmaker identified only as […]
GOP Leaders Say Durham Is An Outlier; Others Complain There’s A Culture Of Indifference
Where Do White Activists Fit Into Black Lives Matter? It’s A Complicated Question
Listen Black Lives Matter is the name of the group that’s been leading protests and marches in Nashville, but the people attending have been surprisingly diverse. And for white activists, many are still trying to figure out their role.
Metro Schools Gets Beyond Bus Driver Shortage With Higher Pay And More Monitors
Listen Every bus route in the Metro School district will have a driver on the first day of school. This is a major improvement from last year, when Metro’s transportation system was one of the nation’s most understaffed.
Black Lives Matter Elevates New Generation Of Activists In Nashville
Listen There have been some unfamiliar faces leading Black Lives Matter rallies. They represent a new generation of activists in Nashville. And they’ve been intentional about separating themselves from groups that rose to prominence in the Civil Rights Movement.
In Explicit Report, Investigators Find Rep. Jeremy Durham Harassed 22 Women Around The Legislature
Listen Investigators have found that state Rep. Jeremy Durham repeatedly made sexual advances toward staffers and lobbyists and carried out an affair in his office with a young political volunteer. But state lawmakers are not recommending expelling him from the legislature, because they say only voters can keep him out permanently.
To Restore Jefferson Street, Nashville Considers A ‘Land Bridge’ Over I-40
North Nashville’s Jefferson Street got a blitz of attention this week when urban planning experts came to town to help residents envision a revitalized future for the corridor. That task, though, is complicated by its past. The task is being taken up because of Jefferson Street’s selection as one of four “Every Place Counts” programs […]
Nashville’s Humming Housing Market Spawns More Realtor-Less Sales, Though With Mixed Success
Listen The housing market in the Nashville area is approaching never-before-seen levels. And that has created a spike in sellers that are bypassing real estate agents. But some are questioning their decision to post a “for sale by owner” sign in the yard.
Court Decides Durham Sexual Harassment Investigation Report Can Be Released
Findings from an investigation into sexual harassment claims involving state Rep. Jeremy Durham can be made public as scheduled on Wednesday. The Franklin Republican had sued to keep the Attorney General’s report from being released. But Davidson County Chancellor Russell Perkins ruled Tuesday afternoon that Durham hasn’t shown there’s a compelling reason to interfere with […]
Tennessee Governor Says President Obama Is ‘Uniquely Qualified’ To Heal Nation After Dallas Shooting
Listen Gov. Bill Haslam hopes the memorial service for the five Dallas police officers killed in last week’s shooting can be an opportunity for healing. Haslam says that while he believes “all lives matter,” it’s time for the nation to confront its legacy of racial disparity in policing. The Republican governor adds that he’s rooting […]
Williamson County Home Sales Drop As Prices Soar
Listen Williamson County home sales may be a victim of their own success. In the month of June, closings dropped by nearly 13 percent — even as sales in the rest of the region kept climbing. Realtors says soaring prices are partly to blame.
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