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Thousands of Tennessee patients will have to find new doctors if Cigna and HCA can’t strike a deal this month

By Catherine Sweeney

September 19, 2023

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The insurance company that covers thousands of Metro employees could soon go out of network with one of the largest hospital systems in the state.

Filed Under: Health Care, WPLN News Tagged With: Cigna, HCA, HCA TriStar, health insurance, John Cooper

Tennessee’s governor says he wants to ‘minimize the politics’ between the state and Nashville, after a legislative session full of bills targeting the city

By Blaise Gainey

May 11, 2023

Republicans in the General Assembly unhappy with Nashville’s elected leaders made their displeasure known throughout this year’s legislative session. They passed measures to cut Metro Council in half, change the makeup of Nashville’s sports and airport authorities, and disband the community oversight board.

Filed Under: Metro, Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Bill Lee, Heidi Campbell, Jeff Yarbro, John Cooper, Mayoral Race 2023, Nashville Metro Council, tnpol

New Nashville football stadium plan advances to final Metro Council vote

By Cynthia AbramsandTony Gonzalez

April 19, 2023

Nashville football stadium protest

The ambitious proposal for a new Tennessee Titans football stadium in Nashville has advanced through its second vote and is now one meeting away from approval.

Filed Under: Metro, WPLN News Tagged With: Jennifer Gamble, John Cooper, Nashville Metro Council, Sports, Titans stadium

Nashville’s mayor calls on lawmakers to pass a red flag law to prevent future mass shootings

By Paige Pfleger

April 6, 2023

Nashville’s mayor joined Tennessee gun control advocates in calling for an extreme risk protection law on Thursday. Often called a red flag law, the measure would keep guns out of the hands of people who are a risk to themselves or others.

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Bob Freeman, Heidi Campbell, John Cooper, red flag law

6 people, including children, were fatally shot at a Green Hills school. Police say the shooter is also dead.

By Rachel Iacovone, Paige PflegerandAlexis Marshall

March 27, 2023

Six people, including three students, are dead following a shooting at Covenant School in Green Hills on Monday morning.

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, WPLN News Tagged With: Covenant School, Don Aaron, John Cooper, John Drake, Metro Nashville Police Department, MNPD, nashville fire department

Tennessee’s mayors call on lawmakers to pass legislation requiring the safe storage of guns in cars

By Paige Pfleger

March 16, 2023

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The mayors of Nashville, Shelby County, Knoxville and Chattanooga are calling on the state capitol to pass a bill that would impose penalties on gun owners who leave firearms in cars irresponsibly.

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, WPLN News Tagged With: gun laws, guns in trunks, John Cooper, Moms Demand Action

Nashville announces lawsuit to stop Tennessee from downsizing Metro Council

By Blaise Gainey

March 13, 2023

Nashville Mayor John Cooper announced Monday that the city will be suing the state over a new law that slashes the size of Metro Council. The lawsuit alleges that the requirements written in the law violate several parts of the Tennessee Constitution.

Filed Under: Metro, Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Bill Lee, John Cooper, Nashville Metro Council

State GOP may play nice if Nashville bids to host RNC 2028

By Blaise Gainey

February 16, 2023

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Some of this year’s legislative session has shaped up to be a “tit for tat” between state Republicans and Nashville officials. GOP members have indicated they may not support bills that could negatively impact Nashville, under one condition– which now seems to have been met.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: 113th Tennessee General Assembly, Cameron Sexton, John Cooper, legislature, Nashville Metro Council, Republican National Convention, Tennessee Legislature, tnleg, tnpol

Nashville Mayor John Cooper announces he won’t seek re-election

By Ambriehl Crutchfield

January 31, 2023

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Mayor Cooper announced he won’t seek a second term at a press conference on Tuesday.

Filed Under: Metro, WPLN News Tagged With: John Cooper, mayor cooper, Mayoral Race 2023, Politics, tnpol

North Nashville to see 11 new community projects focused on beautification, safety and youth services

By Ambriehl Crutchfield

January 10, 2023

After more than 3,000 votes were cast, North Nashville and Bordeaux residents are learning the results of how their neighbors want to spend $2 million from the city.

Filed Under: Metro, WPLN News Tagged With: Davidson County, John Cooper, Looby Community Center, Metro Government

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