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Volunteer State

NashVillager Podcast: Volunteer state of mind

Nina Cardona

January 13, 2025

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Why is being the Volunteer State kind of complicated sometimes? Plus, the local news for January 13, 2025.

Filed Under: History, NashVillager Podcast, WPLN News Tagged With: Volunteer State

Here’s how to help Tennesseans impacted by the tornadoes

Paige Pfleger

December 13, 2021

At least a half-dozen tornadoes touched down in Tennessee over the weekend, causing intense damage and claiming at least four lives in West Tennessee. As recovery efforts continue across the state, here’s how you can help Tennesseans in need.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: December tornadoes, disaster, Red Cross, Volunteer State

Hands On Nashville Seeking More Volunteers For COVID-19, Tornado Response

Samantha Max

May 11, 2020

As COVID-19 and March’s tornadoes continue to impact Davidson County, Hands On Nashville is looking for more volunteers.

Filed Under: Coronavirus Live Updates Tagged With: Coronavirus In Tennessee, Super Tuesday Tornado, Volunteer State

Tornado Relief Groups Take Precautions Amid Concerns Of COVID-19

Samantha Max, Damon MitchellandTony Gonzalez

March 13, 2020

As Nashville continues mobilizing storm relief efforts, organizers are taking extra precautions due to coronavirus. But they’re still vowing to assist storm victims as long as needed.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Coronavirus In Tennessee, Super Tuesday Tornado, Volunteer State

Low-Income Students Still Struggle To Pay For College, Four Years After Tennessee Promise’s Start

Shalina Chatlani

October 30, 2018

Listen Tennessee has been praised for making community college more accessible by giving graduating high schoolers free tuition. But schools in the state have found the free college initiatives are not helping many of the lowest-income students, and some are trying to find ways to fill in the gaps.

Filed Under: Education, WPLN News Tagged With: Higher Education, Volunteer State

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