Listen Nashville police officers are trying community engagement. It’s a strategy where they get out of their cars and talk to residents one on one — a change in direction for the police department, which has mostly relied on conducting traffic stops. Many policing experts say this new approach can more effectively reduce crime, but […]
More Students Unprepared For College Post-Tennessee Promise
Listen The rate of Tennessee’s college freshman taking remedial courses in math and reading at public colleges is back on the rise. And the reason appears to be the state’s free community college program — Tennessee Promise.
Metro School Board Members Call For Outside Investigation, As Questions Surround Director
Listen During Tuesday night’s school board meeting, several members said there ought to be an extensive independent investigation into whether the Metro Nashville Public Schools Director, Shawn Joseph, violated purchasing rules in his business contracts with vendors.
Nashville Police Form New Task Force, This Time To Combat Gun Crime
Listen The Metro Nashville Police Department has formed a specialized task force to enhance its efforts to fight gun crime. City officials say the new unit includes federal agents and focus on figuring out whether a firearm is linked to multiple crimes.
Two Deaths, An Unlikely Bond: Mothers Of Men Shot By Nashville Police Grapple With Their Experience
Listen The indictment of a Nashville police officer, Andrew Delke, for fatally shooting a young black man, Daniel Hambrick, is the first time in the city’s history an on-duty officer has been charged with murder. A year and a half earlier, the high-profile shooting of Jocques Clemmons by another Nashville officer did not result in a […]
Two Deaths, An Unlikely Bond: Mothers Of Men Shot By Nashville Police Grapple With Their Experience
The indictment of a Nashville police officer, Andrew Delke, for fatally shooting a young black man, Daniel Hambrick, is the first time in the city’s…
Top Higher Education Official Calls For More Vocational Education In Tennessee
Listen The executive director of Tennessee’s Higher Education Commission, Mike Krause, says the agency will form a task force to see how local colleges and universities can meet employer demands. The move aligns with Gov. Bill Lee’s mission of creating more vocational education in the state. During Wednesday’s budget hearing, Krause said he’s fearful colleges […]
Tennessee Families Impacted By Shutdown Find Moments Of Joy
Listen Many federal workers in Middle Tennessee are on track to miss their second paycheck as the government shutdown nearly completes a month. But with several local businesses offering a helping hand, some impacted families are finding moments of joy.
Nashville Restaurants Fighting Food Waste Can Now Hitch A Ride For Their Leftovers
Listen Every year, the equivalent of about 10 million meals in Nashville are tossed in the trash, while one in six residents doesn’t have enough food. That’s according to national research from the Natural Resources Defense Council, which has chosen Nashville as a pilot city for testing food waste reduction practices on a national […]
Nashville Restaurants Fighting Food Waste Can Now Hitch A Ride For Their Leftovers
Every year, the equivalent of about 10 million meals in Nashville are tossed in the trash, while one in six residents doesn’t have enough food. That’s…
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