Driving is an essential part of life for most Tennesseans. But, for some, getting a license is a real challenge. That’s because tens of thousands of residents don’t understand the languages the exam is offered in.
Groceries, home renovations, business operations and rent — how inflation is impacting all facets of life for Nashvillians
Inflation is the highest it’s been in decades, and that’s straining the buying power of Middle Tennesseans. Residents shared with WPLN News how rising prices are affecting them.
How Nashville’s wild housing market is causing a ‘second displacement’ for some immigrants
As Nashville wrestles with a lack of affordable housing, many families have found themselves moving outside of the city for options. This affordability crisis also affects immigrants, pushing them farther away from the services and community they rely on.
New career options could soon open for thousands of immigrants in Tennessee
Under current law, some immigrants who are federally authorized to work in the US, like DACA and TPS receipients, are still denied access to state professional and commercial licenses. That can prevent certain immigrants from working in a wide range of career fields.
How a former car wash is bringing new microrestaurants to East Nashville and reducing barriers for small business owners
The Wash is a new food hall retrofitted from an old car wash. It’s pretty unusual. There’s next to no parking. The restaurants have walk-up counters and a large communal patio, with a cocktail bar in the last bay.
Workers at Three Brothers Coffee in Nashville vote to unionize, making them among the first in the state
The vote came days after the National Labor Relations Board certified the results of a union vote at a Knoxville Starbucks. Campaigns are also underway at other Starbucks locations in Knoxville, Murfreesboro and Memphis.
A Middle Tennessee agency prepares to resettle another wave of Afghan refugees
Middle Tennessee has received more than 500 people fleeing Afghanistan since last October. And even more are on the way. One local agency is expecting nearly one hundred additional Afghan refugees by the fall.
South Nashville’s flood recovery has been challenged by fewer funds and volunteers
One year since deadly and destructive flash flooding, dozens of Nashvillians are among those still recovering. The anniversary has drawn attention to their ongoing needs and an event on Saturday included a remembrance for the six deaths that occurred across three counties on March 27, 2021.
Ukrainian food pop-up unites Nashville vendors to raise funds for refugees
The Cook For Ukraine event inspired hope for locals with personal connections to the conflict and raised more than $13,000 for UNICEF’s humanitarian efforts.
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