A new version of the bill would require schools to check students’ immigration status. Opponents say the proposal still poses a threat.
Camellia Burris
Camellia Burris is an attorney and journalist from Nashville. She is a graduate of Spelman College, Tulane University School of Law, and Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, where she studied at the Toni Stabile Center for Investigative Journalism. She began her journalism career covering housing policies for the San Francisco Public Press before joining the Miami Herald as an investigative reporting fellow. She joined WPLN News in February 2025.
Pet owners with reptiles take new precautions after unique power outage challenges
The recent ice storm left hundreds of thousands without power. The cold weather is already risky for pet owners, and Tennesseans with reptiles faced even more challenges to keep them safe and warm.
Lawmakers push for Tennessee schools to offer free feminine hygiene products
A bill moving through the statehouse would provide free feminine hygiene products to students at Tennessee schools. Supporters maintain that increased access to these products will improve students’ academic performance.
Nashville students will start their days a little later next school year
Many Nashville students will soon start their school days a little later. On Tuesday, the Board of Education adopted a proposal to push back school start and end times.
From toddlers to teens, Tennessee parents are juggling work and kids during lengthy school closures
A dangerous mix of ice and snow has kept Tennessee students out of school most of this week, and parents are juggling work duties while tending to their kids.
Proposed library changes would increase censorship in Tennessee, the ACLU warns
Thousands more books may soon be banned under proposed policy changes within Rutherford County libraries.
Tennessee families urge lawmakers to invest in early childhood education
More than one hundred families rallied outside the state capitol on Tuesday morning, urging Tennessee lawmakers to increase investment in early childhood education.
Tennessee kids make academic gains, but families still face financial and mental health struggles
While Tennessee students are performing better academically, many families are facing mental health struggles and rising childcare costs, according to a new state report.
Students on Tennessee vouchers are underperforming, state audit finds
A report shows students enrolled in Tennessee’s voucher program are underperforming compared to their peers in public schools, giving fuel to concerns among critics.
Black business owners say proposed restrictions will harm Buchanan community
There’s intense debate over potential business restrictions to the Buchanan Arts District in North Nashville.
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