Rutherford County’s mask mandate will end today at 5, as the mayor discontinues the rule about a week earlier than expected.
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Nashville Library Director Says Tax Rollback Could Close Most City Libraries
The majority of Nashville’s libraries would have to close if a special referendum succeeds in rolling back Metro’s recent 34% property tax increase. That’s the fear being shared by Nashville Public Library Director Kent Oliver. Just two or three of Nashville’s 21 libraries would be able to stay open — likely the main downtown library and two large regional branches.
Sumner Schools Revert To Fully In-Person As Schools Elsewhere Close Because Of Coronavirus Uptick
Sumner County students return to classrooms in person Tuesday as the district discards its hybrid schedule. For the first two weeks, most students had been in classrooms just two days per week.
Meharry Medical College Celebrates Record-Setting $34M Donation Intended To Graduate More Black Doctors
Meharry Medical College in Nashville announced its largest-ever financial gift Thursday: $34 million from Bloomberg Philanthropies.
Petitioners Balk At Fisk University Plan To Demolish Historic Home
The looming demolition of a history-laden home on the Fisk University campus triggered surprise and a petition over the weekend.
More Infections Disclosed At Tennessee Schools, As Some Districts Roll Out Dashboards
Details about coronavirus cases in schools continue to trickle out, piecemeal, across Tennessee. But more districts are beginning to share out their own “dashboards” to disclose cases.
Remnants Of Hurricane Laura Bring Severe Storms, Tornado Warnings To Middle Tennessee
Heavy rain, strong winds and potentially severe weather are sweeping across Tennessee today, and a front coming through just after noon prompted a series of tornado warnings. But there wasn’t immediate confirmation of any tornado touchdowns.
Tennessee Must Do More To Inform Voters About Mail-In Eligibility, Court Rules
Tennessee’s election officials have yet to properly inform voters that people in high-risk groups for COVID-19 and their caretakers can request an absentee mail-in ballot this year. That’s the finding in a new court order Tuesday.
Facebook Says Its New Facility In Gallatin Will Be Greener, More Efficient Than Previous Data Centers
A 2016 federal report found data centers account for nearly 2% of the entire country’s energy usage. But the company says this will be among the most technologically advanced of its 17 centers worldwide, using more renewable energy and far less water.
Nashville Police Chief Leaving Post, Abruptly Accelerating His Planned Retirement
Nashville Police Chief Steve Anderson is leaving his post at the end of the day, a sudden change on Thursday that rapidly accelerates his planned retirement.
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