• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Nashville's local news and NPR station

Search
Listen Listen
Give Now
  • Search
  • News
    • Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom
    • Arts, Culture & Music
    • Criminal Justice
    • Curious Nashville
    • Education
    • Environment
    • Health Care
    • Housing
    • Metro Government
    • Race & Equity
    • State Politics
  • Schedule
    • WPLN-FM
    • WPLN International
  • Support
    • Give Now
    • Ways to Support
    • The Producers’ Circle
    • Donor Hub
    • Donate A Car
    • Give Stock
    • Business Support
    • Planned Giving
  • Shows + Podcasts
    • NashVillager
    • This Is Nashville
    • The Promise
    • Curious Nashville
    • See All
  • NashVillager
    • Podcast
    • Newsletter
  • Events
  • Giveaways
  • Donor Hub
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter

sexual assault

A Tennessee Bill Would Allow Sexual Assault Survivors To Track Their Rape Kits

By Kendall Crawford

April 4, 2021

Listen

A bill making its way through the Tennessee legislature would give sexual assault survivors the ability to track the location of their rape kits. 

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: sexual assault

Investigation: Black Female Police Officers In Nashville Say They Faced Retaliation For Criticizing The Department

By Samantha Max

December 7, 2020

A sign at Metro Nashville Police Headquarters
Listen

The highest ranking Black female officer in the Metro Nashville Police Department has turned in her badge after nearly 28 years. Her departure comes amid heightened scrutiny of MNPD leadership, as a new chief takes over on the heels of multiple allegations of misconduct against the department.

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, Race & Equity, WPLN News Tagged With: Metro Nashville Police Department, racism, sexual assault, sexual harassment

Nashville Police Captain Accused Of Sexual Misconduct Announces Retirement

By Samantha Max

November 18, 2020

MNPD patrol car

A Metro Nashville Police Department captain who has been accused of sexual misconduct by multiple MNPD employees announced his retirement Wednesday.

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, WPLN News Tagged With: Metro Nashville Police Department, sexual assault, sexual harassment

Nashville Police Face Growing List Of Sexual Misconduct, Racial Discrimination Claims

By Samantha Max

September 15, 2020

MNPD patrol cars
Listen

More than 30 current and former employees have now lodged complaints against the Metro Nashville Police Department for allegations ranging from sexual assault to racial discrimination and retaliation.

Filed Under: Race & Equity, WPLN News Tagged With: discrimination, John Drake, Metro Nashville Police Department, racism, sexual assault, sexual harassment

Police Brutality Protesters Rally Against Misconduct Within The Department

By Samantha Max

August 18, 2020

The People’s Plaza demonstrators have ended their weeks-long occupation across from the Capitol. But on Monday afternoon, they once again lined the steps of the plaza — this time in support of 25 current and former Metro Nashville Police officers who say they’ve been sexually assaulted or harassed.

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, WPLN News Tagged With: Metro Nashville Police Department, sexual assault, sexual harassment

Report: 19 Women Detail Toxic Work Environment, ‘Boys Club’ At The Nashville Police Department

By Samantha Max

August 6, 2020

Listen

Nineteen current and former Metro Nashville Police officers say they have been sexually assaulted, harassed or discriminated against because of their gender or race, according a former sex abuse detective who’s launched her own investigation.

Filed Under: Criminal Justice Tagged With: discrimination, John Cooper, Metro Nashville Police Department, sexual assault, sexual harassment, Steve Anderson

Sexual Assault Counselors In Tennessee Confront Stigmas With Bicultural Therapy For Latinos

By Paula Moura

August 6, 2018

Listen A nonprofit dedicated to sexual assault survivors in Middle Tennessee has been working with a federal grant to offer bicultural therapy for Latinos.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Immigration, sexual assault

University Of Tennessee Seeks Approval On New, More Lenient Student Code Of Conduct

By Emily Siner

August 15, 2017

Listen The University of Tennessee’s flagship campus in Knoxville is hoping to implement a new student code of conduct this fall, something that hasn’t been done in four decades. UT officials say the changes make the code less punitive and will help students learn from mistakes.

Filed Under: Education, WPLN News Tagged With: sexual assault, University of Tennessee

« Previous Page

Primary Sidebar

Become a sponsor?
Become a sponsor?
Become a sponsor?

Footer

About

  • About Us
  • Contact
  • Staff
  • Employment Opportunities
  • Impact Report
  • Financial, FCC and CPB Reports
  • WPLN News Transparency Report
  • FCC Public File
  • Board of Directors
  • Privacy Policy

Listen

  • Ways To Listen
  • Shows & Podcasts
  • iPhone App
  • Android App
  • Alexa Smart Speakers

Sister Stations

  • WPLN International
  • 91.ONE, WNXP
  • Nashville Classical Radio

Stay Connected

  • Contact News Department
  • Receive Our Newsletters
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
WPLN News, Nashville Public Radio
630 Mainstream Drive
Nashville, TN 37228

Phone: (615) 760-2903
©2026 Nashville Public Radio

on-air light On Air - 90.3 WPLN-FM

Pop-Up Player : All Channels
Launch Streaming Player