Out in the ridges and thick woods of West Nashville rests an epic remnant of Cold War history. But it is largely unknown. It’s massive. Mostly underground. Once considered of the utmost importance to the state, but eventually ravaged by mold and vandals. It’s the defunct fallout shelter where Tennessee’s governors would have gone in […]
Tennessee Socialists Face Uphill Battle For Support
Listen In a solidly Republican state, socialists in Middle Tennessee know they are playing to a small audience. So the local chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America is tailoring its message.
Nashville Musicians Union Criticizes Tax Incentives For Video Game Publishers
Listen Tennessee wants to encourage video game publishers to bring their musical score work here, but union officials say that the plan is opening a door for cheaper, non-union musicians willing to work for lower wages.
I-440 Repairs To Start This Fall, But TDOT Opts Against Total Closure
Listen Tennessee’s Department of Transportation announced Wendesday they have awarded a $150 million contract to repair I-440. Work will take about two years to complete, but construction will not require the total closure of the interstate.
After Fatal Shooting By Nashville Police Officer, A Push To Add Oversight Gains Momentum
Listen In the aftermath of last week’s shooting of Daniel Hambrick by a Nashville police officer, a petition to establish independent civilian oversight of the police is closer than ever to being on the ballot this November. Organizers need about 6,000 signatures by Thursday to qualify, and they say they’ve seen more interest because […]
As Asian Carp Invade Tennessee, The State Asks Fishermen To Help Fight Back
Listen The scale of the Asian carp problem has gotten considerably worse in recent years as the invasive species moves further into Tennessee. The state Wildlife Resources Agency is developing a plan to keep the carp contained and eventually push them back.
Tennessee’s Health Care ‘Navigators’ Face 80 Percent Budget Cuts In Federal Funding
Listen A healthcare program that funds ‘navigators’ who assist people in signing up for insurance and maintaining coverage is being drastically slashed. The budget is being cut from about $1.5 million to a maximum of $300,000. For the approximately 500,000 Tennesseans without insurance, the cut could mean they would be on their own to navigate […]
Tennessee’s Health Care ‘Navigators’ Face 80 Percent Budget Cuts In Federal Funding
Listen A healthcare program that funds ‘navigators’ who assist people in signing up for insurance and maintaining coverage is being drastically slashed. The budget is being cut from about $1.5 million to a maximum of $300,000. For the approximately 500,000 Tennesseans without insurance, the cut could mean they would be on their own to navigate […]
2018 TNReady Scores Show Overall Decline With A Few Silver Linings
Listen The 2018 TNReady test scores were released this week, and they show Tennessee students did slightly worse this year in most subjects, but not all.
Multimillion Dollar Grant Wants To End Youth Homelessness In Nashville
Listen The federal government has awarded Nashville $3.54 million as part of a national program to combat youth homelessness.
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