Tennessee’s Department of Education says “technical difficulties” are delaying the launch of its new COVID dashboard. The website was supposed to go live Tuesday and give the public more information about outbreaks in individual schools.
Chas Sisk, Senior Editor
Chas joined WPLN in 2015 and became an editor in 2018. Previously, he covered state politics for Nashville Public Radio and The Tennessean, and he’s also reported on communities, politics and business for a variety of publications in Massachusetts, New York and Washington, D.C. Chas grew up in South Carolina and attended Columbia University, where he studied economics and journalism.
Thousands Take Part In Fourth Of July March In Downtown Nashville
Thousand of demonstrators marched through downtown Nashville in a Fourth of July march against racial injustice. The two-hour protest organized by Teens 4 Equality appeared to draw a smaller crowd than a similar march a month ago.
Tennessee Governor Says Police Will Receive More Training In Response To Protests
Tennessee law enforcement will soon have to receive more training in de-escalation and community-oriented policing techniques. The measure follows calls to slash police funding or eliminate departments altogether, but Gov. Bill Lee says those ideas are non-starters.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee Calls For Meeting To Consider Removal Of Bust Of Nathan Bedford Forrest
Tennessee officials are expected to take the first step toward removing the bust of Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest from inside the Capitol. Gov. Bill Lee says he will convene the State Capitol Commission to meet and vote next week.
Davidson County Sets New Daily Record For Coronavirus Cases
Metro Nashville Public Health says Davidson County set a new daily record for coronavirus cases on Saturday. The department says 350 cases have been confirmed in the past 24 hours.
From Civil Rights Story Time To Marches Through Downtown, Nashvillians Of All Ages Rally For Racial Justice
Nearly three weeks after George Floyd was killed by a Minneapolis police officer, Nashvillians still filled the streets this weekend, calling for change to policing policies, city budgets and which figures should be honored at the state capitol. Multiple protests happened over the weekend, and they turned out demonstrators of all ages.
Nashville Judge Rules State Must Lift Absentee Voting Restrictions
Tennessee must temporarily lift its requirement that voters give a reason to vote absentee, a Nashville judge has ruled, saying that the coronavirus pandemic should not force people to choose between exercising their rights and safeguarding their health.
Police Arrest Second Man In Connection With Courthouse Fire
Nashville police have arrested a second man in connection with last weekend’s fire at the Metro Courthouse.
Nashville Mayor Extends Citywide Curfew
Nashville Mayor John Cooper says he’s extending a citywide curfew for another night. The curfew will be in effect from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. tomorrow. It prohibits everyone but first responders from being on the streets or gathering during that time, unless they have a valid excuse from Metro Police.
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