Former students of HBCUs have filed the first of several lawsuits against states for underfunding these schools by billions of dollars. Tennessee is one of the states that could face litigation.
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.
Education and transportation central to Nashville mayor’s new spending plan
Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell has filed his $554 million capital spending plan for next year, and it includes large investments in schools and transportation.
Preschoolers at the Goddard School of Gallatin act as ‘kid journalists’ for World News Day
Preschoolers at the Goddard School of Gallatin celebrated “World News Day” by acting as “junior journalists” – interviewing each other and staff members at the school.
Fired for not moving LGBTQ books, a former Tennessee librarian sues
Former library director Luanne James is suing the Rutherford County Library System six months after she was fired for refusing to relocate LGBTQ-related books.
Former MNPS teacher plans to continue bringing her concerns about grade-fixing to the Metro School Board
A former teacher in Nashville plans to take her concerns about grade-fixing to the next Metro School Board meeting. It’s a repeat appearance for Samira Hardcastle since she quit her job after she said district officials directed her to change a student’s grade – a directive she feels undermines her authority and incentives poor behavior […]
The Nashville Vibe: Music City’s new women’s pro basketball team unveils name
The Nashville Vibe is the name of the city’s new women’s professional basketball team.
Report: Financial stress derailing learning in Tennessee, which now ranks 42nd in economic childhood well-being
A new report ranks Tennessee 42nd in economic well-being for children. Education advocates say financial stress disrupts learning for young students, and they want lawmakers to invest in early childcare programs to ease this burden.
TSU looks to sell property near John C. Tune airport to help bring in more revenue
Tennessee State University is considering selling property the school owns that is located near the John C. Tune Airport.
Free diapers, cribs for 500 Nashville families
Diapers, car seats and cribs were just a few of the items available to families free of charge at a community event held in Nashville on Wednesday. More than 500 families signed up to get these resources before organizers had to close registration, reflecting the high volume of families struggling to afford the basic necessities.
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