A new report shows that Tennessee’s lottery revenue proceeds are shrinking, putting the state’s scholarship programs – which depend on these funds – at risk.
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.
MNPS denies renewed application of four charter schools, citing financial strains on the district
The board for Metro Nashville Public Schools voted nearly unanimously to deny the applications of four proposed charter schools for the second time – citing financial strains on the district’s budget.
Urban League convention comes to Nashville, focusing on civil rights and economic empowerment
The National Urban League Convention is in Nashville this week and offers free workshops that include legal advice, housing assistance, health screenings and school supplies.
Wilson County school board votes to display Ten Commandments
Schools in Wilson County will soon display the Ten Commandments. The school board approved the policy change after state lawmakers passed a measure earlier this year allowing Tennessee schools to post the religious text along with other historical documents.
Metro Nashville hosting back-to-school bashes with free school supplies
Metro Nashville Public Schools is hosting a series of back-to-school bashes during the last few weeks of summer vacation.
Judge orders TDOC to take custody of 149 incarcerated people in Nashville jails
A Nashville judge has ordered the Tennessee Department of Correction to take custody of nearly 150 incarcerated people currently housed in Davidson County’s jails.
Data breach delays start of Sumner County school year
One Middle Tennessee school district is delaying the start of the school year due to a data breach in its computer network.
Trimming by NES causes falling trees for some property owners
The Nashville Electric Service ramped up tree trimming efforts earlier this year to mitigate power outages. But critics worried the move would cause more harm than good. That proved true in July when a recently trimmed tree fell onto an East Nashville home.
Marginalized students still lag despite overall standardized testing improvements
School districts in Middle Tennessee saw overall improvement in their standardized test results, but scores for many marginalized students declined.
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