A bill that would raise the allowable level of THC in cannabis oil is heading to Tennessee’s governor’s desk.
Metro Nashville Parks Officials Weigh Renaming Historic Hadley Park After Civil Rights Icon
The Metro Board of Parks and Recreation is considering whether to ask the Tennessee Historical Commission to rename North Nashville’s historic Hadley Park after deceased civil rights activist Kwame Lillard.
Listening Closely To Tennessee’s COVID Vaccine Holdouts
Tennessee faces more reluctance to take the COVID vaccine than just about any state in the country, judging by the state’s comparatively low COVID vaccination rates. But even the surveys don’t allow for people to explain the nuance of their hang-ups. So WPLN asked listeners to put their most complicated concerns into words. A handful […]
Oracle Comes To Nashville Despite Resident Concerns About Lacking Community Input
Software giant Oracle will build in Nashville after the Metro Council approved the company’s proposal on Tuesday night.
Metro Police Officer Shot Inside South Nashville Home After Responding To 911 Call
A Metro police officer was shot in South Nashville on Tuesday evening. The Metro Nashville Police Department says Officer Brian Sherman, who’s been on the force for two years, was treated at Vanderbilt University Medical Center for gunshot wounds to his upper left arm.
Tennessee House Votes To Restrict Teaching About Racial Inequality
The Tennessee House has approved a bill aimed at limiting what teachers can say about racial inequality in public schools. The measure comes amid a conservative furor over “critical race theory” and discussions of last summer’s protests over social justice.
Tennessee On Track To Raise Allowable THC Levels In Cannabis Oil
The Tennessee legislature is making a last-minute push to expand cannabis access in the state, ever so slightly.
Anti-Protest Measure Withdrawn After Pushback Over Immunity For Drivers Who Strike Demonstrators
Tennessee lawmakers have set aside a measure that Republicans and Democrats said would’ve had a chilling effect on public protests.
‘The Promise’ Podcast Selected As Peabody Award Nominee
The Promise: Season 2 has been selected as a Peabody Award Nominee, which represents the most compelling and empowering stories released in broadcasting and streaming media during 2020. The podcast is hosted by Meribah Knight of Nashville Public Radio’s flagship station WPLN News.
1 Death, Numerous Outages Reported After Multiple Tornadoes Sweep Through Tennessee
Storms and tornadoes on Tuesday caused structural damage, knocked down trees and led to power outages in nearly a dozen Tennessee counties. One person is believed to have been killed, and meteorologists will continue reviewing evidence of multiple tornadoes on Wednesday.
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