Most people recover after falling ill with COVID-19. But for some, their symptoms continue or even new health problems appear weeks or months after testing positive for the virus. Not much is known about long COVID, including how many people it effects or how to treat it. The symptoms of long COVID can range from […]
Meet the candidates vying for a seat on the Tennessee Supreme Court
The new judge will replace Justice Sharon Lee, who is retiring in August.
New year, new Nashville? Here are your resolutions for the city in 2023
Folks are beginning to set personal resolutions for the New Year. But what about resolutions for our city, itself?
Nearing retirement, Rep. Jim Cooper reflects on the future of Nashville and Democrats in Tennessee
After three decades representing Nashville in Congress, Cooper is set to retire. But he remains critical of the Tennessee Republicans who split the state’s 5th Congressional District into three new districts.
How Metro Schools is balancing safety and student needs
“Amid all of this increased school security, folks have been talking about the school-to-prison pipeline,” said education reporter Kelsey Beyeler on Monday’s episode of This Is Nashville. Beyeler recently wrote for the Nashville Scene about how MNPS is trying to address the mental and behavioral needs of students while also stepping up security.
What each state constitutional amendment means on the Nov. 8 ballot
On Nov. 8, Tennessee voters will have the chance to alter the state constitution. The four amendments on the ballot are verbose, but on Thursday’s episode of This Is Nashville, WPLN reporters Alexis Marshall, Blake Farmer and Paige Pfleger broke down the choices voters are facing. Here’s a quick summary of each amendment.
A small town in West Tennessee has a mayor’s race many outsiders are watching
The next mayor will have the opportunity to shape the outcome of Mason’s long-standing financial woes and lead the town that’s expected to grow as construction on the neighboring Ford Motor plant continues.
What is ‘Nashville nice’?
If you google “Nashville nice,” you won’t find a definition or articles about it in the same way that you would for “Minnesota nice.” But as we heard on Thursday’s episode of This Is Nashville, “Nashville nice” is an attitude unique to the area.
More than 300 body camera videos are under review by MNPD for improper editing
The Metro Nashville Police Department is currently reviewing more than 300 recordings from police body cameras for improperly edited footage.
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