Listen Republican voters in Tennessee have been vocal: They want to see the Affordable Care Act repealed. But now on the verge of becoming reality, many are telling Congress something quite different — delay.
Tennesseans: ‘Will Policies Protect Us As The ACA Is Repealed?’
Hoping To Break The Ice With Lawmakers, Muslims Hold Prayer At The Tennessee Capitol
Muslims from across Tennessee were at the Capitol Friday in an effort to spark more dialogue with state lawmakers. The event included tours of the Capitol and a Muslim prayer service, all with the message that it’s time for Muslims to get more involved — not just in national politics, but with lawmakers who shape […]
A New Federal Ban Could Shake Up The World Of The Tennessee Walking Horse
The Obama Administration is going out with a regulatory jab at the Tennessee Walking Horse. On Friday, the USDA released a batch of stricter rules to prevent a practice known as soring.
Mobile Home Park Expansion in Nashville Put On Hold Indefinitely
A proposal to expand a large mobile home park in Nashville has been shelved for the foreseeable future. The deferral came after the park owner terminated a number of residents’ leases with no explanation.
How A Decade-Long Negotiation Will Save Nearly 7 Square Miles Of Cumberland Plateau Timberland
The Tennessee Nature Conservancy has transferred a sizable Cumberland Plateau tract to the state as protected public land.
The ‘Bad News Bears’ Of Tennessee Mountain Bike Racing Get Serious In Second Season
Listen It’s late in the afternoon and a group of teenage boys pedals hard down the abandoned runway of Nashville’s old Cornelia Fort airport. They’re taking a break from the trails to work on sprints and stamina — and mock each other with shouts of “Dude, you’re so slow!”
Gatlinburg Fire Victims Retrieve Important Family Documents From State Archives
Listen The Tennessee State Library and Archives is now addressing one of the ripple effects of the Gatlinburg wildfires: the loss of vital records and family papers.
Movers & Thinkers #9: How Crisis Responders Keep Calm Under Pressure
When there’s a crisis, these are the people who get called in the middle of the night to address it. They’ve learned how to jump into action at any time and make life-altering decisions on a moment’s notice. What kind of personality do they need for a job like that? And after they’ve handled an […]
Why Bellevue Wants Its Own High School, Despite Warning About Diversity
Listen Passionate parents are blitzing the Metro school board this week in a push for Bellevue to have its own high school again.
Bingo, Bribes And A Wire: Tennessee Senate’s New Leader Recalls The Episode That Defined His Career
Listen Oak Ridge Republican Randy McNally is a man of few words. That may be why few Tennesseans have heard about him before this week, when he was elected speaker of the state Senate. McNally has nearly 40 years of experience, yet an earlier episode in his life still defines his career. People refer to it […]
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