There’s a new — and unique — bike track in town. The Watkins Park Pump Track is located in a historic North Nashville greenspace, and it’s part of an ongoing effort to inspire kids through biking.
Metro Schools Planning Massive In-Person Summer Learning Effort, Open To All Students
Nashville may have more kids in summer school than ever — and the plan is that everyone will be invited. Metro Schools will offer in-person learning throughout the month of June, according to an announcement on Thursday.
High-Risk Nashville Residents Can Start Receiving The COVID Vaccine Next Week
On Monday, Davidson County will move to phase 1C, which allows residents with common risk factors for COVID-19 complications to receive a vaccination.
Tennessee Attempts To Rein In Waste Without Slowing COVID Vaccinations
As the speed of COVID vaccinations picks up, so do the reports of doses going to waste. And it’s more than just a handful at the end of the day because of a few appointment cancellations. But health officials are trying to rein in waste without slowing down vaccinations.
Nashville Artists Reflect On The Challenges Of 2020 In New Frist Exhibit
It was a hard year for the city of Nashville — from the tornado and the pandemic, to a summer of protests against police brutality and the downtown bombing. More than 150 local artists are looking back for the Frist’s new virtual exhibition, N2020: Community Reflections.
The Tornado Displaced Thousands. Here’s How One Hermitage Community Took Care While Rebuilding.
In Hermitage, renters found themselves well cared for during the 9-month rebuild for the complex destroyed by the tornado.
ETSU President ‘Would Have Done Some Things Differently’ With Students Protesting During National Anthem
East Tennessee State University’s President Brian Nolan says he will change how he talks to student athletes who want to kneel during the national anthem. At a university budget hearing, lawmakers questioned Nolan on his allowance of the men’s basketball team to protest during the anthem last weekend.
During A Day Of Remembrance, Officials Recall March Tornado From Nashville To Putnam County
Many in Middle Tennessee are struggling today while marking the one-year anniversary of the region’s deadly tornadoes.
Tennessee’s Tornado Recovery Will Take More Time, But Help Remains Widely Available
The toll of the March 2020 tornadoes is well documented. But at the one-year anniversary, the recovery is harder to quantify — and very much a work in progress.
Tennessee Opens COVID Vaccines To Another 1M Residents With Risk Factors
COVID vaccines are beginning to flow into Tennessee at a much faster pace, and the state has decided to accelerate its distribution plan, opening up to anyone 16 or older whose health puts them at risk.