A Nashville state senator is suing the GOP leadership that sanctioned her for protesting redistricting.
Marianna Bacallao, Power & Equity Reporter
Marianna Bacallao (mare-ee-AW-nuh bah-kuh-YOW) covers systems of power from the statehouse to the pulpit with a focus on those most impacted by policy. Previously, she served as the afternoon host for WPLN News, where she won a regional Edward R. Murrow for hosting during a deadly tornado outbreak, served as a guide on election night and gave live updates in the wake of the Covenant School shooting. A Georgia native, she was a contributor to Georgia Public Broadcasting during her undergrad years and served as editor-in-chief for Mercer University’s student newspaper.
How Nashville celebrated “9 to 5” Day
What started as a local fundraiser for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has become a nationwide holiday with cities across the country celebrating Sept. 25 as “9 to 5” Day.
Tennessee Dem calls for independent to drop out of governor’s race over Andrew Jackson video
Memphis lawyer and City Councilmember Jerri Green went public with her call Wednesday after privately asking the progressive-leaning candidate, Lauren Pinkston, to end her campaign.
In Nashville, a Dolly Parton communion service to honor her life
On Sunday, a historic church in East Nashville was decked in pink flowers, the altar draped in a quilt of many colors, to celebrate Dolly Parton’s life as an artist, philanthropist and Christian.
ICE arrests 100+ people in Memphis raid, immigrant advocates say
Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested more than 100 people in Memphis over the weekend — the largest raid in the city’s history, according to the local immigrant rights group 901 Vecindarios.
Nashville’s airport to become Dolly Parton International with Gov. Lee support
Gov. Bill Lee has taken up a growing push to rename the airport for the late singer. While the name change technically goes against airport policy, the Metro Nashville Airport Authority is pushing forward with the change anyway.
Dolly Parton’s death renews push to rename Nashville airport in her honor
Nashville’s airport could become Dolly Parton International under a growing push to rename BNA for the late singer. But an official change would be at least two years away.
In pictures: After Dolly’s passing, Nashville mourns its queen
Flowers, handwritten remembrances and other tributes have been piling up at de facto Dolly Parton memorial sites around the Nashville area. Nashville Public Radio’s news team has been out there hearing from grieving fans and gathering snapshots.
In honor of Dolly Parton, Tennessee could celebrate ‘9 to 5 Day’ on 9/25
Tennessee lawmakers are considering dedicating another day to Dolly Parton. The iconic singer and philanthropist passed away Tuesday at the age of 80.
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