Nashville Banner President and Editor Steve Cavendish breaks down the four charter amendments on the August 4 ballot in Davidson County.
4 races to watch in next month’s primaries for the Tennessee legislature
All 99 seats in the Tennessee House of Representatives and half of the 33 seats in the state Senate are on the ballot. In many cases, incumbents are a lock to win their primary and proceed on to November, but there are still a few races worth watching. Here’s what you need to know about them.
Here are some of the controversial laws going into effect July 1 in Tennessee
Today is the first day of July and that means a host of new laws will take effect in Tennessee.
Natchez Trace Bridge barrier comes after years of waiting by mental health advocates, families
More than 40 people have died by suicide on Natchez Trace Double Arch Bridge in Williamson County since the bridge was built in 1994. This week, the National Park Service began constructing a temporary chain-link fence on the bridge to deter suicides. Trish Merelo, co-founder of Natchez Trace Bridge Barrier Coalition, and Briana Browne, who […]
Recapping education reporter Juliana Kim’s best stories at WPLN News
Kim is leaving WPLN News to move to Washington, D.C. Before she leaves, she sat down with This Is Nashville host Khalil Ekulona on Tuesday to talk about her most memorable stories.
Kingston coal ash cleanup workers still seek damages more than 13 years after spill
More than 50 workers at the site of the 2008 Kingston coal ash spill in Roane County, Tenn., have died and hundreds more have fallen ill. Journalist Jamie Satterfield joined This Is Nashville on Monday to talk about a recent court ruling in favor of the workers and why she continues to cover their stories after years of reporting.
New Methodist denomination forms after years of debate on LGBTQ policies
The Tennessean’s religion reporter Liam Adams joined This Is Nashville on Wednesday to explain what is happening in the United Methodist Church and the role Nashville plays in the split.
How Paige Pfleger reported on harassment experienced by female songwriters
WPLN arts and culture reporter Paige Pfleger shares how she got the story she reported last week on the harassment female songwriters experienced during these co-writing sessions, and she is joined by Crys Matthews, one of the artists she spoke to for the report.
What would happen in Tennessee if the Supreme Court overturns abortion law?
A leaked majority opinion from the U.S. Supreme Court would overturn Roe v. Wade, which has protected abortion rights since 1973.
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