The National Weather Service has confirmed four tornadoes touched down during storms late Sunday night. All were in a cluster of neighboring counties: Maury, Hickman and Humphreys.
How pesticides, Monsanto and ‘buried’ scientific evidence converge in a proposed Tennessee law
Pesticide companies are among the wealthiest corporations in the world. Take Bayer: The chemical and pharmaceutical corporation made about half of its $50 billion revenue last year from pesticide and seed sales.
Is planting trees ‘DEI’? Trump administration cuts nationwide tree-planting effort
The Trump administration’s efforts to end DEI programs is hitting some unexpected targets, including a nationwide effort planting shade trees in neighborhoods to reduce extreme heat.
Fossils of chipmunk shark, an ancient species with an adorable name, found in Mammoth Cave
Researchers at Mammoth Cave National Park have unearthed a new-to-science ancient shark species that they say was hiding in plain sight.
‘Like having a newborn at home’: Caring for Nashville Zoo’s new clouded leopard cub requires all hands on deck
One of the Nashville Zoo’s most high-profile conservation efforts involves big cats who are notoriously hard to breed: clouded leopards. The veterinary staff is currently caring for the 44th cub born at the facility.
NashVillager Podcast: The Mount Trashmore saga continues
Did the fight over Middle Point Landfill just get more complicated? Plus, the local news for March 21, 2025.
Bill to open more Tennessee wetlands to development advances with legislative amendment
Tennessee lawmakers are considering a bill to remove protections for certain types of wetlands across the state to financially benefit developers.
NashVillager Podcast: Cedar glades and State Natural Areas
What are Tennessee’s State Natural Areas and why do they matter? Plus, the local news for March 14, 2025.
Workers got sick after cleaning up TVA’s coal ash. A new book recounts their fight for justice.
In 2008, the Tennessee Valley Authority became the face of the largest industrial disaster in U.S. history.
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