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.
Tennessee Schools Scrambling As Start Of Academic Year Nears
Wilson County has made a last-minute decision to delay the start of the school year by two weeks. Meanwhile, an East Tennessee district says it’s already experienced its first case of the coronavirus, just two days after reopening.
Masks Required In Rutherford County Schools, But The Board Is Unsure About Reopening
Rutherford County Schools will require masks for everyone inside buildings in the coming year after a unanimous school board vote Tuesday. Yet whether in-person classes will even happen is still undetermined.
Nashville’s COVID-19 Response Fund Is Depleted
Nashville’s COVID-19 Response Fund — which funnels money to nonprofits helping people in need — is essentially depleted. That’s after the latest round of grants, totaling $1.3 million.
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