Hundreds turned out Monday evening seeking answers from Fisk University’s president and local lawmakers about their plans to ensure that a proposed data center won’t bring environmental harm to the North Nashville community.
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.
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Fisk University president says ‘misinformation’ driving pushback about proposed data center
Thousands of community members and Fisk alumni have expressed opposition to the university’s plans to build a data center on campus. The university president insists misinformation is fueling concerns, and she’s committed to avoiding environmental harm.
Knox County removed, then returned ‘Roots’ to bookshelves, reigniting a debate about what’s appropriate
Knox County recently backtracked on its decision to remove the critically acclaimed book “Roots” from school libraries. Now, education leaders are asking that the law spurring the removal be revised.
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As Tennessee limits screen time for young students, here’s how low-tech learning plays out in one school
Tennessee lawmakers recently passed legislation that limits the use of screen time, even on educational devices, for elementary students. One Nashville school has long practiced a minimal approach to technology, and its students insist they are more social and focused as a result.
Fisk unveils billion-dollar renovations, including new on-campus data center
Fisk University is rolling out plans for a new billion-dollar project that will bring a data center to its campus in North Nashville. School officials tout the move as a workforce pipeline for the community and an expansion of academic opportunities for students.
Tennessee students among top performers for post-pandemic academic recovery
Tennessee students are among the top performers in the country for post-pandemic academic recovery, showing significant gains in math and reading levels.
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Multiple candidates are vying for two contested seats on the Metro Nashville Public Schools board.
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