Alongside some Tennessee roads, you might notice knee-high cement markers — usually quite weathered — that have this inscription: “H’Y. R.W.”
Watchdog group concerned about deaths of Tennessee children in homes known to state caseworkers
Abuse that happens within a home where prior problems were documented draws special attention from the Second Look Commission.
Nashville set another pedestrian fatality record in 2022
Nashville saw more pedestrian deaths in 2022 than any prior year. Police statistics show 49 people died, mostly when crossing high-speed city streets.
Tennessee prisons install high-tech scanners to try to deter contraband
Starting in 2023, high-tech screenings will be the new standard at Tennessee’s state prisons, as officials fight to control a wave of deadly drugs being snuck inside the gates.
Migrants headed for Tennessee draw Republican backlash, but nonprofits say they’re prepping welcome centers
The relocation of migrants in federal custody to Tennessee is setting off a conservative firestorm, with conflicting statements and few details.
Tennessee homelessness spiking compared to pre-pandemic count
One unknown in Tennessee during the pandemic has been how the state’s homeless population has changed — but new figures out Tuesday show a substantial rise since 2020.
Federal prosecutors: Capitol rioters from Tennessee plotted to kill federal agents
A newly released indictment shows the extent of two Tennessee men’s involvement in the Jan. 6 riot and related activities.
Music journalist Peter Cooper has died
Revered Nashville music journalist and singer-songwriter Peter Cooper has died after suffering a head injury from a fall.
Nashville’s newest list of endangered properties warns of development pressures within neighborhoods
A Nashville preservation group has released its latest list of endangered buildings and landmarks with the hope of inspiring protective measures.
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