The number of tech jobs in Tennessee has risen by 8%, according to the Technology Councils of North America. The trade group says it’s the largest increase in a U.S. state over the past two years.
Black lawmakers will discuss gun violence at statewide town halls
The Tennessee Black Caucus is holding town halls in communities across the state to determine legislative proposals, including gun reform, during the 2023 legislative session.
A high school senior reflects on her community’s resilience after a devastating flood
Zoe Turner survived a flood that killed 20 neighbors. But now that she’s graduated high school, she’s trying to leave behind the lingering damage and move on to the next phase of her life.
Some Tennessee high schoolers say police and active shooter drills aren’t enough to keep them safe
They say they feel less safe after a mass shooter killed 19 kids and two adults at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.
Local book drive will deliver hundreds of Asian-themed novels to Nashville schools
The book drive is part of a growing push to make Tennessee more inclusive of Asian Americans.
Report: Latinos are least likely to go to college after graduating high school in Tennessee
The college-going rate for Latinos is 35%, as of 2021. It’s the lowest of any other racial group.
Tennessee’s decision to freeze tuition hikes could keep more students in college next school year
For the 2021-2022 academic year, the average cost of tuition and fees was nearly $10,000 per year at universities, and a little less than half that at community and technical colleges.
TSU will give full rides to 100 Nashville students interested in high-demand fields
The scholarships will total up to $9 million.
Waverly’s graduating seniors pay one last visit to the elementary school wiped out by record flood
The goodbye was part of a years long tradition that was interrupted by the deadly flood last August.
Amid a mechanic shortage, one Nashville high school is training students for the automotive repair field
More than 100 high schoolers have graduated from the automotive training program since its inception. Dozens have also been hired by local repair shops.
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