The White House is asking nine major universities, including Vanderbilt, to commit to President Donald Trump’s political priorities in exchange for more favorable access to federal money.
NashVillager Podcast: Fisk and Rosenwald Schools
How is Fisk University preserving the history of a Jim Crow-era educational program for Black students? Plus, the local news for September 30, 2025.
Charlie Kirk ripple effects continue in Sumner County as school board creates a memorial day
Sumner County Schools are set to recognize October 14 as Charlie Kirk Day. The decision to honor the late conservative media personality has garnered mixed reactions online and comes shortly after another controversial proposal to rename a school street in the area after Kirk.
More Tennessee school voucher data arrives after ongoing requests for transparency
The Tennessee Department of Education recently released data about the new statewide voucher program after months of pushback from lawmakers seeking more transparency.
National Quilt Museum program aims to stitch together math, fiber arts for students
A new initiative pieced together by the National Quilt Museum is using the fiber arts to teach K-12 students about geometry and other mathematical principles.
Parents oppose renaming Sumner County school street after Charlie Kirk
A proposal to rename a Sumner County street in memory of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has prompted intense pushback.
Poll: Confidence in higher ed grows despite concerns about affordability and political bias
Most Americans believe that colleges and universities benefit society, but many are still concerned about affordability and political bias.
Tennessee college affordability ranks low in new report
A new report ranks Tennessee in the bottom half nationally for college affordability. The state ranks 29th in the number of affordable institutions for the 2022-2023 school year. Of 18 colleges and universities sampled in Tennessee, only 33% were affordable, according to the report. The National College Attainment Network (NCAN) examines the factors driving affordability gaps […]
NashVillager Podcast: Honky Tonk origin story
Why are they called honky tonks, anyway? Plus, the local news for September 18, 2025.
Auto program at Maplewood High School revs up student motivation, career readiness
For 10 years, students at Maplewood High School have been learning how to do an oil change, replace breaks and rotate tires. This training is part of a program that the school offers to prepare kids for career success.
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