As 2023 comes to close, WPLN is taking a moment to remember some of the biggest stories of the year. In education, big policy changes usually take the number one spot. Unfortunately, this was not a typical year.
Three key ingredients for Nashville food pop-ups? Creativity, collaboration and community.
Traditional business strategy is about beating the competition. But In Nashville’s local food scene, you’re likely to see restaurants working together, often in one-time, pop-up collaborations.
Metro school board hosted an ‘orientation’ for Metro Council, proactively starting budget conversations
Nashville’s Metro Council won’t approve its next budget for months. But last week, Metro Nashville Public Schools’ board members met with council members to proactively start talking about the district’s needs.
For Nashvillians who don’t speak English or Spanish, severe weather alerts come with a language barrier
During severe weather, like the tornadoes that tore through Middle Tennessee on Dec. 9, everybody needs timely information about where the storm is and when to take shelter. But in Nashville, where dozens of languages are spoken, access to that information isn’t guaranteed.
Want to help after the Middle Tennessee tornadoes? Need help? Here’s where to turn.
As recovery begins in Middle Tennessee after the deadly tornadoes Saturday, WPLN News has compiled this list of places offering resources for those affected and ways to contribute time and money for those who want to help.
Tennessee tornado recovery complicated by freezing temps
Agencies across Middle Tennessee are assessing the full extent of Saturday’s deadly tornadoes and bracing for a difficult and lengthy recovery amid dangerously cold temperatures.
Deadly tornadoes cause damage across Middle Tennessee
Deadly tornadoes tore through Middle Tennessee on Saturday, causing damage and power outages for thousands. As of Sunday afternoon, six people were confirmed dead. There were three deaths in Clarksville and three in the Madison area of Nashville. There were also dozens of injuries across the region.
Sumner County school board votes to keep a challenged book in schools
The Sumner County Schools board voted not to ban a book during Tuesday night’s meeting. The challenged book — the graphic memoir “Hey, Kiddo” — depicts the author’s childhood living with his grandparents, a missing father and a mother suffering from addiction.
Autonomy vs. accountability. Not all Tennessee Republicans are on board with a statewide voucher proposal.
Some members of Republican Gov. Bill Lee’s own party have raised concerns about the statewide voucher program he proposed last week.
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