Christa Pike, who survived Tennessee’s attempt to execute her by lethal injection, has been moved back to prison, her attorneys said Saturday.
Metro agency: Policing technology report ‘fundamentally flawed’
A Metro agency is publicly questioning an independent nonprofit report that explores how Nashville police use various technologies.
Voters face three constitutional questions in November election
When Tennessee voters go to the polls in November, they’ll see three constitutional amendment questions on the ballot, two of them dealing with crime and punishment and the other with banning a state property tax.
With victims on his mind, this Tennessee man shows up to voice support for executions
Meet the vocal demonstrator who has shown up in support of executions in Tennessee.
Tennessee can charge people for crimes they didn’t commit, advocates want reform
In Tennessee, prosecutors can charge people for crimes committed by another person, even if they weren’t directly responsible. Activist groups are working with state legislators to change that.
NashVillager Podcast: Changing up the courts
What reforms could help those interacting with Tennessee’s court system? Plus the local news for August 21, 2024.
In Tennessee, it’s a felony to camp on public land. This 87-year-old wanted to protest the law — and was arrested.
Earlier this summer, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that cities can ban people from sleeping or camping in public places. In Tennessee, sleeping outside already came with the threat of a felony penalty.
NashVillager Podcast: A Tennessee true crime story, revisited
Who killed Pauline Pusser? Plus the local news for August 12, 2024.
Resource guide: How domestic violence victims can navigate Tennessee’s justice system
After a year of investigating the holes in Tennessee’s system, WPLN News has compiled a guide on what options for protection are available under state law.
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