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Jill Biden

In rural Tennessee, the National Teacher of the Year helps diverse students and their families thrive

Travis Loller, AP

April 3, 2024

Officials announced Wednesday that Missy Testerman has been named the 2024 National Teacher of the Year. Those who know Testerman say that’s no wonder, having become familiar with the kind of magic she works in the classroom each day.

Filed Under: Education, WPLN News Tagged With: Jill Biden, rural Tennessee, teachers

First Lady Jill Biden drops by Pride festival to show support for LGBTQ community

LaTonya TurnerandBlaise Gainey

June 25, 2023

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Nashville Pride festivities kicked off Saturday with dozens of musical acts, vendors, food trucks and one special guest: First Lady Jill Biden.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Jill Biden, lgbtq, Nashville Pride, Pride2023

First Lady Jill Biden promotes booster shots at a Nashville church, as county’s vaccine rates lag

Blake Farmer

October 12, 2022

Jill Biden

First Lady Jill Biden dropped in on a COVID vaccination event at a church in North Nashville on Wednesday with a pretty simple message.

Filed Under: Health Care, WPLN News Tagged With: bivalent booster, coronavirus vaccine, Jill Biden

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