The Metro Nashville Arts Commission is taking the next step toward a more diverse local artistic community. Four years have passed since a report…
In Response To ICE Incidents And Confusion, Metro Begins Review Of Immigration Policies
Concerns about local cooperation with federal immigration agents have prompted Nashville Mayor John Cooper to convene a new task force. A diverse group…
The Latest In Crackdown On Violence In Public Housing: Four Nashville Men Face Lengthy Prison Terms
Four Nashville men have been sentenced to more than 80 years in prison for a series of robberies and shootings in the Napier neighborhood south of…
Nashville’s Sheriff Says He’s Ending ‘Rent-A-Bed’ Agreement With ICE
The Davidson County Sheriff’s Office says it will no longer rent jail beds to Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The announcement comes amid growing…
Cyntoia Brown-Long Talks Freedom, Her New Memoir And Prison Reform In Studio With WPLN
Cyntoia Brown-Long says she’s taking every chance she can get to speak about life behind bars. She entered the national spotlight while serving a life…
Friction Grows Between Nashville Community Oversight Board And Police
Newly published documents paint a troubling picture for the future of Nashville’s Community Oversight Board. Emails and memos posted Wednesday on the…
‘Walking Contradiction’: Johnny Cash Both Broke The Law And Enforced It, Sheriff Says
Johnny Cash earned a reputation as an outlaw after spending a handful of nights in jail for minor arrests. Contrary to popular myths, Cash was never…
Community Oversight Board Has An Open Seat To Fill — And 3 More Coming
Nashville’s new Community Oversight Board has an open seat to fill — and several more vacancies coming early next year.
Body Cameras For Nashville Police Face Another Delay, More Costs
There’s yet another delay in Nashville’s long-awaited body camera program. New budget estimates are out, and they reveal even more unexpected costs….
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