The disruption of a major gasoline pipeline could cause rising prices or gas shortages in Tennessee, if it persists. The Colonial Pipeline stretches from the Gulf Coast region to the East Coast, and is a major supplier to Tennessee.
Paige Pfleger
Paige Pfleger covers the music industry, arts and culture for WPLN News. Previously she has worked in Central Ohio at WOSU News, covering criminal justice and the addiction crisis, and was named Ohio's reporter of the year by the Associated Press in 2019. Her work has appeared nationally on NPR, The Washington Post, Marketplace, and PRI's The World, and she has worked in the newsrooms of The Tennessean, Michigan Radio, WHYY, Vox and NPR headquarters in DC.
Tennessee’s March Floods Get Disaster Declaration From FEMA, With Funding To Follow
The federal government has officially declared the flash floods on March 27 and March 28 to have been a major disaster. That means federal money will be available to pay for response efforts and infrastructure repair in 23 Tennessee counties.
A Maury County High School’s New Studio Gives Rural Students Hands-On Experience In Music Production
About an hour from Nashville’s famous Music Row, a new studio that’s tucked inside a high school is giving students the chance to write, record, produce and mix their own music. Educators at Mount Pleasant High School hope it gives rural students experience with different career pathways in music.
One Woman’s Death Illustrates How Guns Can Stay In Dangerous Hands In Tennessee
A Nashville woman had done everything domestic violence victims can do in Tennessee to prevent her estranged husband from killing her. She had even armed herself. Yet she wound up dead.
‘We Keep Us Safe’: Nashville Protesters Rally For Peace After Police Shooting
In response to rising gun violence, community organizers in Nashville wanted April 24 to be 24 hours of peace. A police shooting just before midnight shattered that plan.
African Art Installation Highlights An Iconic Piece Of Nashville’s History On Fisk’s Campus
People driving past Fisk University’s campus on Dr. D.B. Todd Jr. Boulevard might notice one of the historic buildings draped in burlap sacks. The installment is the work of an African artist, assembled by students.
In Music City, Venues And Musicians Are Mostly On Their Own To Decide How Live Music Returns
Nashville is used to being a music industry leader, but when it comes to reinvigorating a live music scene hit hard by the pandemic, there’s no strategic plan in place. That’s forcing venues and musicians to make tough decisions.
Business Leaders Warn Against Economic Fallout From Anti-LGBT Legislation
Tennessee could be off the table for future NFL, NCAA and FIFA competitions because of the state’s new transgender sports law.
Young Transgender Tennesseans Feel Bullied By Anti-LGBT Legislation
Adam remembers turning to the internet two years ago to pinpoint the exact right words for his gender identity. That’s when he came across articles about anti-transgender legislation. He felt demonized.
Shooting Reported At Knoxville’s Austin-East High School
Knoxville Police say one person has been killed and an officer is being treated for non-life threatening injuries following an exchange of gunfire at a Knoxville high school. Another person has been taken into custody.
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