Census numbers confirm what anybody can see: People are flocking to Nashville. What the figures do not show, however, is many are moving to town without a job lined up in advance. Lindsay Gallagher has lived in Nashville for two years. Since arriving, she’s been a tanning salon attendant, waitress, babysitter, dog-walker, and a nanny. […]
Why Many Nashville Newcomers Move Without Jobs Lined Up
Nashville Arts Benefactor Martha Ingram’s Newest Major Project Is In Charleston
The woman who was a driving force behind building Nashville’s symphony hall will celebrate the opening of another grand music venue in her hometown this weekend.
Metro Schools Offers Bonus To Keep Bus Drivers, Promises Pay Raise
Nashville Metro Schools is offering a bonus to keep more bus drivers from leaving to stop what the district calls “unusually high attrition.” Drivers have been lured away by higher hourly pay and signing bonuses in the thousands of dollars at trucking companies and private bus lines. District officials acknowledge they have not remained competitive with […]
Movers & Thinkers #4: Negotiators
For many of us, negotiations are limited to buying cars. But these people are pros: They mediate conflicts, finagle compromises and broker deals for a living. This month on the docket, three people who are leaders in the art of negotiation: Samar Ali, who aids international diplomacy efforts in Syria; John Strohm, who represents musicians in business […]
Movers & Thinkers #4: Negotiators
For many of us, negotiations are limited to buying cars. But these people are pros: They mediate conflicts, finagle compromises and broker deals for a living. Featuring international diplomacy consultant Samar Ali, music attorney John Strohm and church conflict management expert Steve Joiner. Hear previous episodes of Movers & Thinkers on our website, Apple Podcasts or […]
Tennessee Lawmakers Weigh Letting Guns On Campuses After Oregon Shooting
Listen Tennessee lawmakers are thinking about making it easier to bring guns onto college campuses. The topic came up during a hearing called after the recent shooting at an Oregon community college.
Corker On Afghanistan Troop Levels: Is 5,500 Enough?
Listen President Obama’s decision to leave 5,500 troops in Afghanistan past his time in office is getting support from Tennessee Sen. Bob Corker, chairman of the foreign relations committee.
After UT’s Gender-Neutral Pronoun Controversy, Tennessee Lawmakers Quiz College On Diversity Funding
Listen In an occasionally heated discussion, state lawmakers peppered officials from the University of Tennessee with questions Wednesday afternoon about how many resources are going toward diversity programs.
Tennessee Prisons Chief Says System Will Make Changes
Listen The head of Tennessee’s prison system says he’s willing to ditch a controversial new scheduling policy that has upset guards.
Nashville Steps Up School Bus Driver Recruitment As Shortage Leaves Students Stranded
Metro Schools is desperate in the face of a disruptive shortage of bus drivers. The district’s transportation department is attending job fairs at a time when so many positions are unfilled, students are showing up late to school.
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