Diapers, car seats and cribs were just a few of the items available to families free of charge at a community event held in Nashville on Wednesday. More than 500 families signed up to get these resources before organizers had to close registration, reflecting the high volume of families struggling to afford the basic necessities.
Nashville to carry on Dolly Parton’s literary legacy with ‘Imagination Library Month’
Dolly Parton provided books for more than 300 million children. Now, Nashville leaders vow to carry on her legacy with ‘Imagination Library Month’ and initiatives to improve childhood literacy.
Civil rights groups want records from school districts with plans to post the Ten Commandments
Five school districts in Tennessee are being asked to turn over public records regarding their decisions to post the Ten Commandments in schools. The request was made in letters sent by several civil rights groups to the schools districts.
Tennessee’s need for teachers inspires Belmont to partner with community colleges
Belmont University is partnering with state community colleges to create a new pathway for aspiring teachers. Students who earn their associate degree in elementary or middle school education can then continue in a four-year program at Belmont.
How some Tennessee districts are adding panic alarms for school safety
Panic alarms are becoming more common in schools, but not all Tennessee districts can afford them.
Shrinking lottery revenue cuts into Tennessee college scholarships
A new report shows that Tennessee’s lottery revenue proceeds are shrinking, putting the state’s scholarship programs – which depend on these funds – at risk.
MNPS denies renewed application of four charter schools, citing financial strains on the district
The board for Metro Nashville Public Schools voted nearly unanimously to deny the applications of four proposed charter schools for the second time – citing financial strains on the district’s budget.
Wilson County school board votes to display Ten Commandments
Schools in Wilson County will soon display the Ten Commandments. The school board approved the policy change after state lawmakers passed a measure earlier this year allowing Tennessee schools to post the religious text along with other historical documents.
Metro Nashville hosting back-to-school bashes with free school supplies
Metro Nashville Public Schools is hosting a series of back-to-school bashes during the last few weeks of summer vacation.
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