Listen A deadly year for young people in Nashville — 36 under age 23 were shot or violently killed in 2015 — has prompted the city to act. A new safety plan due in March will propose changes to city policies and spending. One of the first steps, on Thursday, was hearing from 400 high school students.
Facing A Felony At Age 12, Nashville Student Now Leads Anti-Violence Movement
Suspensions Down Sharply, But More Metro Students Are Getting Expelled
Nashville has seen an increase this school year in the number of students expelled. Already, 95 were kicked out in the fall semester, compared to 76 at the same time last year. Short-term suspensions — meanwhile — are down sharply. That’s according to numbers presented Thursday at a citywide Youth Violence Summit. More: View the […]
Trump Far And Away Leads Presidential Field In Tennessee, New Poll Says
It’s not even close. Billionaire businessman Donald Trump is Tennessee’s favorite candidate running for president, according to a new poll from Middle Tennessee State University.
Harwell Says She’s Making Plans To Oust Rep. Durham
Republican leaders of the General Assembly are now looking at their options to force Rep. Jeremy Durham from his seat.
As Lawmakers Eye Tennessee’s Millions In Surplus, A Warning From The State Comptroller
Listen Don’t blow it. That’s state comptroller Justin Wilson’s advice to lawmakers on how to handle Tennessee’s growing surplus. The warning comes as officials are ramping up work on next year’s budget.
State Rep. Jeremy Durham Stops Short Of Resigning
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Nashville’s Own ‘Rock The Vote’ On Pace For Teen Registration Record
Listen The deadline is looming to register to vote in time for the March primary, so Nashville election officials have been visiting dozens of high schools this month. Before Monday, they hope to set a teen voter registration record.
Jill Biden Drops In On Nashville School To Highlight Dual Enrollment
Jill Biden toured McGavock High School in Nashville Wednesday. She said she was inspired to come after President Obama visited two years ago to highlight the school’s career academies. Biden saw the aviation classroom, broadcasting studios and campus bistro. But the wife of Vice President Joe Biden primarily wanted to promote the state’s free community […]
Haslam Pulls Reins On Pre-K Expansion
Gov. Bill Haslam has changed his tune regarding pre-Kindergarten programs, in light of a recent study that raises questions about their effectiveness.
As Vouchers Move Toward Reality In Tennessee, Foes Take Aim At Use By Religious Schools
Listen After years of debate, a plan to create Tennessee’s first school voucher program is just steps away from being sent to Gov. Bill Haslam’s desk. But one final battle may be on the horizon — whether to let religious schools take part in the taxpayer-funded program.
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