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Tennessee passes governor’s school vouchers plan. Here’s what the program will look like

Marianna Bacallao

January 30, 2025

Parents across Tennessee will soon be able to put taxpayer dollars toward the cost of attending private school.

Filed Under: Education, Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: 114th Tennessee General Assembly, Bill Lee, Chris Hurt, disabilities, Education Freedom Act, Education Freedom Scholarships, Gloria Johnson, school vouchers, Tennessee Education Association, tnleg, tnpol, William Lamberth, Williamson County, Wilson County

NashVillager Podcast: Global Vision is ready to make nice with new neighbors

Nina Cardona

November 21, 2024

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Is Wilson County’s controversial Global Vision Church really about to leave its big, white tent? Plus the local news for November 21, 2024.

Filed Under: History, NashVillager Podcast, WPLN News Tagged With: Christianity, church, religion, Wilson County

NashVillager Podcast: Happy birthday, satellite counties!

Tony Gonzalez

October 23, 2024

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When were Middle Tennessee’s memorable counties established? Plus the local news for October 23, 2024.

Filed Under: History, NashVillager Podcast, WPLN News Tagged With: Dickson County, Rutherford County, Williamson County, Wilson County

What to know before you vote in Middle Tennessee

Marianna Bacallao

October 1, 2024

From early voting to Election Day, this guide to voting in Middle Tennessee has you covered.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: absentee voting, Cheatham County, Davidson County, Early voting, Elections 2024, Robertson County, Rutherford County, Sumner County, voter ID, voting, Williamson County, Wilson County

Nashville’s transit referendum is bound by the county line. Can it still make a regional difference?

Cynthia Abrams

August 20, 2024

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As Nashville pursues dedicated transit funding via referendum, some leaders in neighboring counties envision wider benefits

Filed Under: Metro, WPLN News Tagged With: clarksville, Greater Nashville Regional Council, Nashville transit referendum, Regional Transportation Authority, WeGo Star, Wilson County

Tennessee’s anti-trans bathroom law is going back to court with new challengers

Marianna Bacallao

August 4, 2022

The Human Rights Campaign is taking a second shot at challenging Tennessee’s anti-trans bathroom law, more than a month after dismissing their first lawsuit.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: human rights campaign, lgbt, lgbtq, transgender, Williamson County, Wilson County

Trains are back in service after a freight derailment in Mt. Juliet

Samantha Max

March 22, 2022

The WeGo Star train is operating on a normal schedule after a freight derailment paused service Monday.

Filed Under: Business, WPLN News Tagged With: Mt. Juliet, transit, WeGo, Wilson County, Wilson County Schools

Wilson County School Board Rejects Mask Mandate For In-Person Classes

Damon Mitchell

July 17, 2020

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The Wilson County Board of Education voted to reject a mask mandate at a meeting on Thursday evening. The district is one of the many trying to figure out how to reopen safely.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Coronavirus In Tennessee, Education, masks, Wilson County

Wilson County Reissues State Of Emergency And Requires Residents To Wear Masks After Surge In Coronavirus Cases

Damon Mitchell

June 24, 2020

Another state of emergency is being issued in Wilson County after a surge in COVID-19 cases. County officials say there have been 15 deaths since May 12.

Filed Under: Coronavirus Live Updates Tagged With: Coronavirus In Tennessee, health, Wilson County

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