Listen Tennessee lawmakers are investigating whether school districts are cutting corners to get high school students their diplomas. But school officials say all they’re doing is keeping kids on track to graduation.
Are Schools Cheating With Makeup Classes? Tennessee Lawmakers Take Their Own Hard Look
After Controversies, Lawmakers Could Strip Funds From University Of Tennessee Diversity Office
Listen State lawmakers could strip more than $3 million in funding from the University of Tennessee in a dispute over its efforts to promote diversity. The move comes after web posts from the school’s top diversity officer sparked the ire of conservatives.
Nashville’s Affordable Housing Plan Calls For More Funding And Incentives
Listen Nashville has reached a key decision moment for affordable housing policy. A consultant made recommendations last night for more Metro spending and new incentives that would lure developers into building low-cost homes.
Tennessee Lawmakers Publicly Question Security Of Refugee Resettlement
Listen State lawmakers sought assurances Wednesday afternoon that Tennesseans are being protected as the country weighs an influx of Syrian refugees. But they were told by safety officials that refugees aren’t much of a threat.
Nashville Author Ann Patchett’s ‘Bel Canto’ Has Its World Premiere As An Opera
Listen An opera based on a 2001 novel by Nashville award-winning author Ann Patchett debuted this week in Chicago. The musical version of Bel Canto, which is loosely based on a hostage situation in Peru’s capital in the ‘90s, was commissioned by the Lyric Opera of Chicago. In the story, terrorists swarm the birthday party of a foreign […]
Nashville Letter Carrier Honored For 50 Years On The Job, Keeps Rolling on Belle Meade Route
Listen A Nashville postman was surprised Wednesday with an award for 50 years of government service — a rare milestone.
UT President: Tennessee Legislature Should Let Us Do Our Job
Listen The University of Tennessee system president says he’s disappointed that lawmakers are questioning so many of its policies and decisions. Still, the school rescinded its latest controversial blog post after outcry from some legislators.
Changing How Tennessee Universities Are Governed Would Be A Long, Expensive Process, Expert Says
Listen It’s been a week since Governor Bill Haslam said he wants to change the way Tennessee colleges are managed, and lawmakers are trying to understand the possible impact of that. During a Senate subcommittee hearing at the Capitol on Tuesday, an expert in higher education told lawmakers to think carefully before making changes.
Low Zinc Prices Lead To Layoffs At Three Tennessee Mines
Zinc is used to galvanize steel. You can also find it in pennies. It’s bountiful in Tennessee, and at this point, with prices at six-year lows, it’s not always profitable to mine. For that reason, Belgian company Nyrstar announced this week that three mines near the Cumberland Plateau will stay closed until the price of […]
Nashville’s Music Council Names First Director
The Music City Music Council in Nashville has its first full-time executive director. Justine Avila was named to the position Tuesday after what officials described as an “intensive” search for a leader. The council helps music businesses expand and relocate to Nashville and recruits music award shows, events, and conventions. The council also promotes music education […]
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