A mistrial has been granted Tuesday afternoon in the case against two former Vanderbilt football players who were convicted of rape. The judge’s ruling means prosecutors could have to re-try defendants Brandon Vandenburg and Cory Batey before an entirely new jury.
Judge Grants Mistrial In Case Against Former Vanderbilt Football Players
Haslam Says He Opposes Confederate Symbols But Can’t Remove Them On His Own
Listen Gov. Bill Haslam says he favors removing a bust of Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest from the Tennessee Capitol. But he says he doesn’t have the authority to do it on his own.
Owner Of I-65 Nathan Bedford Forrest Statue Defiant Over Calls To Block View
Listen The owner of Nashville’s roadside monument to Confederate general Nathan Bedford Forrest is unmoved by calls to block the view from I-65. The site south of downtown has attracted attention following the Charleston church shootings and the subsequent debate over flying Confederate flags.
Nashville’s Newest Sculpture Aims To Recapture Cumberland River’s Old Glory
Listen Nashville’s newest piece of large-scale public art is being erected this week alongside the Cumberland River — a waterway that inspired the sculpture. There’s nothing that looks quite like it in downtown Nashville — a tall piece of steel, but one that doesn’t include a straight line like the towering buildings nearby. Instead, this […]
Help Us Count All of the Cranes in Nashville
Something funny going is on with Nashville’s iconic skyline: Tower cranes are popping up like weeds, their swaying and turning a constant reminder of Nashville’s rapid growth. One day metal spindles jut into the sky, and the next they are covered in glass with a “for rent” sign hanging from a new edifice. We scoured […]
Help Us Count All of the Cranes in Nashville
Something funny going is on with Nashville’s iconic skyline: Tower cranes are popping up like weeds, their swaying and turning a constant reminder of Nashville’s rapid growth. One day metal spindles jut into the sky, and the next they are covered in glass with a “for rent” sign hanging from a new edifice. We scoured […]
New Tennessee Law Makes It Easier To Prosecute Strangling
Starting July 1st, domestic violence victims will no longer need to show visible marks to prove a strangulation assault. Tennessee has gone further than most states to remove barriers in prosecuting strangulation. Listen Just a few years ago, strangling wasn’t even a felony in Tennessee if the victim survived. But many states have recently started […]
As Treatment Nears For A Rare Intellectual Disability, Some Parents Wonder: Do We Want It?
Listen Terry Jo Bichell is cut off in the middle of her sentence by a loud shout. “That’s Louie, giving his two cents worth,” she says with a smile. “Even though he can’t talk, he can make himself heard, let me tell you.” Bichell and her family live in a laidback farmhouse in Brentwood, where […]
As Treatment Nears For A Rare Intellectual Disability, Some Parents Wonder: Do We Want It?
Listen Terry Jo Bichell is cut off in the middle of her sentence by a loud shout. “That’s Louie, giving his two cents worth,” she says with a smile. “Even though he can’t talk, he can make himself heard, let me tell you.” Bichell and her family live in a laidback farmhouse in Brentwood, where […]
Southern Baptists To Open ‘Religious Liberty’ Office In Middle East
Listen The public policy arm of the Southern Baptist Convention is based in Nashville with another office in Washington. But the denomination has announced plans to also set up shop in the Middle East, where church officials say parts of the region have become “killing fields” for Christians.
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