In the midst of parent protest and a rise in COVID-19 cases, the Williamson County school board has decided to mandate masks at its elementary schools starting this Thursday.
Now That The Forrest Bust Has Been Removed, What Confederate Symbols Might Be Next?
The focus is shifting to other Confederate symbols, and four other campaigns may use the bust’s removal as a roadmap.
Williamson County Passes Property Tax Increase
Williamson County Commissioners have finalized a $650 million budget and raised the property tax rate by 13 cents. The change is intended to give government agencies more spending power after years of conservative budgeting.
Historic Franklin Home To Be Renovated As Hub For Black Culture
The famous Merrill-Williams House near downtown Franklin is getting a makeover as residents work to preserve Black culture in the city’s Natchez Street Historic District. The area was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.
Tennessee Winter Storm Updates: Cold Temperatures Expected All Week
The National Weather Service says another round of wintry weather is expected to hit Middle Tennessee on Wednesday night.
As 911 Lines Are Restored, Tennessee Officials Analyze AT&T Outage And Future Back Up Plans
On Christmas morning, Hannah Bleam reached out to Nashville officials to offer help after learning about the explosion.
Tennessee Coronavirus Timeline: Making Sense Of The Rapid And Seismic Change
News seems to be breaking by the minute, as cases mount, businesses close and Tennesseans attempt to adjust to a new normal. We’ve gathered the most important moments into an interactive timeline, starting with the first COVID-19 test administered in the state.
How Williamson County Schools’ Training Videos On Inclusion Became A Lightning Rod
Listen Williamson County Schools recently decided to do away with a series of training videos meant to help teachers better approach sensitive subjects like race. The move came after pressure from the Williamson County Republican Party, which objected to a section on privilege. It also followed allegations of racially motivated bullying and complaints about insensitive […]
Will Telling A ‘Fuller Story’ Settle The Controversy Over Franklin’s Confederate Monument?
Listen The city of Franklin, Tennessee has voted to support a project that would put African American history markers around a Confederate statue in its town square. City leaders say they believe adding to, rather than tearing down the monument, will satisfy everyone. But, some residents are pushing back.
In Tennessee’s Big Early Voting Turnout, Democrats Appear More Motivated Than Usual
Listen This story has been corrected to reflect final early voting totals, which show a larger overall voter turnout than initially reported. The final tally is in for Tennessee early voting — and turnout jumped by 11 percent compared to four years ago. Within those numbers, Williamson County is seeing an interesting partisan change. While […]
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