Listen Last summer, Metro Nashville started giving same-sex partners of government employees the same benefits it gave to spouses. Now that gay marriage is legal nationwide, WPLN asked the mayoral candidates about the city’s role going forward in LGBT issues. All of the seven candidates say it’s important for the city to be inclusive. For David Fox, that […]
What Is Nashville’s Role In LGBT Issues? Mayoral Candidates Share Their Views
Natural Gas Is King In New Plan For Providing Power To Tennesseans
Listen More natural gas. Less coal. That’s the immediate plan for delivering power to Tennessee’s homes and businesses. And while the Tennessee Valley Authority says it eventually wants to pull more from renewable solar and wind energy, it will not rush to get there. Those are just some of the concepts revealed Monday, when the […]
Tennessee’s New Anti-Drunk Driving Campaign Accused Of Sexism
Listen This post has been updated. Some new anti-drunk driving ads aimed at young men are being described as sexist. The campaign, called “Legends of the Stall,” includes TV spots, online promotions and barroom ads, most of which center on men’s crude attempts to pick up women.
Tennessee’s State Museum Is Fine With Taking The Bust Of Forrest If The Capitol Doesn’t Keep It
Tennessee officials could decide this week that the bust of Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest no longer belongs in the state capitol. If they do, the state museum is game to take possession. Forrest was a native of Tennessee, whom some Southerners consider a hero. He also oversaw a battle that’s been called a massacre […]
In Tennessee, It’s Not The Rebel Flag. It’s This Confederate General.
If there is a Confederate symbol even more controversial in Tennessee than the battle flag, it’s Nathan Bedford Forrest. Many idealize the Confederate general as a brilliant tactician and clever underdog who tricked Union troops — more than once — into defeat.
A Dilemma For Nashville Transit: Give Current Riders Better Service Or Try To Woo New Ones?
Listen Nashville’s newest study of mass transit has uncovered two distinct camps of people, meaning that it won’t be easy for transportation leaders to please everyone.
Most Of Nashville’s Mayoral Candidates Voice Concerns Over Proposed Local Hiring Rules
Although the mayor’s race is the focus of election coverage as early voting begins this week, there are also three amendments on the ballot. One would require construction companies working on big public projects to hire workers from Davidson County for 40 percent of the work. We asked the mayoral candidates how they plan to vote on […]
Every Mayoral Candidate Endorses Municipal ID Card Idea — So What Is It?
Listen Nashville’s mayoral candidates want to create what’s known as a municipal ID card. They like the idea so much that, at times, it sounds like they’re competing to be its biggest champion.
Donelson, Growing And Feeling ‘Hip,’ Wants Mayoral Candidates To Pay Attention
Listen Residents of Donelson have two opportunities this week to meet the candidates for Nashville mayor. So we wanted to know what questions they might ask.
Nashville Court Takes Up John Jay Hooker’s Right-to-Die Lawsuit
Listen A Nashville court heard arguments Friday morning in a high-profile case involving doctor-assisted suicide. At issue: The line between treating pain and giving the terminally ill the means to end their own lives.
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