Listen One of Nashville’s most prominent advocates for female survivors of sex trafficking and drug abuse has just been named a CNN Top 10 Hero of the year. An ordained minister, Becca Stevens founded a program that helps women get off the streets, as well as beauty and home care line Thistle Farms.
Thistle Farms Aims To Help Even More Women With National Whole Foods Deal
Listen Thistle Farms, a prominent Nashville nonprofit that sells products made by survivors of prostitution and human trafficking, has signed a national distribution deal with Whole Foods. It is the company’s biggest expansion to date.
‘It’ City Housing Demand Gives Rise To Online Rental Scams
Listen With thousands relocating to Nashville each year, the city’s real estate market is experiencing one of the most competitive booms in its history. And as housing demand has spiked, so have a few particular kinds of rental scams.
Middle Tennessee High School Musical Competition Sets Its Sights On Broadway
Listen High school theater competition in Middle Tennessee has joined the major leagues. And students will now have a chance to compete nationally — on Broadway.
Nashville’s First Youth Poet Laureate Shortlisted For First National Title
Nashville’s first Youth Poet Laureate visited the White House this week as one of five finalists vying for the National Youth Poet Laureate title.
Murfreesboro Speciality Hospital Plans 400-Job Expansion
Listen A Murfreesboro medical facility acquired earlier this year by Franklin-based Acadia Healthcare plans to more than double its size in the next year and a half. TrustPoint Hospital announced a $57 million expansion on Wednesday, which would add nearly 150 new beds and 400 new jobs to the facility.
Tennessee Could Lose $60 Million Because Of Underage DUI Change
Listen Tennessee stands to lose millions in highway funding because of a recently passed bill, says Nashville Congressman Jim Cooper. The legislation deals with drivers ages 18 to 20. It changed the allowable Blood Alcohol Content from .02 to .08.
Nashville’s Laughter Yoga Club Members Are Pretty Serious About Being Silly
If you don’t do theatre or improv comedy, kindergarten was probably the last time you stood around in a circle acting silly with other people — unless…
Belcourt Theater’s Dramatic Remodel Expands Cultural Reach – And Accessibility
Six months after temporarily shutting its doors, the Belcourt Theatre reopened last week, showing off both new updates and meticulous preservations.
Jeremy Durham Suspends Campaign But Denies Sexual Contact Described In Report
Listen State Rep. Jeremy Durham is suspending his re-election campaign amid intense pressure from fellow lawmakers, following the release of a report detailing allegations of sexual misconduct. The Franklin Republican announced his decision Thursday in a two-minute statement at his attorney’s office. Durham refused to take questions. He says most allegations in the report from […]
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