Governor Bill Lee says the USDA’s Summer EBT food assistance program costs too much to run despite widespread support among local officials and families.
Tennessee’s flu rate remains high as federal health officials abruptly reduce flu shot recommendations
Although federal health officials have made a dramatic departure from established flu vaccine advice, local doctors are still recommending the shot every year.
NashVillager Podcast: From Edward Garner to Renee Good
How did a Tennessee teenager’s death set a precedent at the heart of the legalities surrounding the recent ICE shooting death in Minnesota? Plus the local news for January 14, 2026
Tennessee kids make academic gains, but families still face financial and mental health struggles
While Tennessee students are performing better academically, many families are facing mental health struggles and rising childcare costs, according to a new state report.
As Nashville mulls ‘Tesla tunnel,’ here’s what we learned on a ride in the Vegas Loop
While questions persist around the Music City Loop project’s feasibility and permits, the project isn’t a complete unknown — the Boring Company has one tunnel in operation: the Vegas Loop.
Mon Rovîa sought quiet to make an album that could reach the world
Mon Rovîa named his debut album, and its title track, “Bloodline.” In the song, he reflects on his quest to restore his sense of connection to the people and place he came from.
NashVillager Podcast: Volunteer jams
What made Charlie Daniels’ Volunteer Jam so different from the usual concert? Plus the local news for January 13, 2026
Tennessee gets free parking program out of $8.8M Metropolis settlement
Parking giant Metropolis Technologies has been overcharging customers and misleading them about its rates, according to a yearslong investigation by the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office.
Metro’s 911 director placed on administrative leave after special investigation
The director of Metro’s Department of Emergency Communications has been placed on administrative leave, after being asked by the mayor — and refusing — to resign. The action follows a special investigation conducted by local law firm Ogletree Deakins. The investigation into Director Steve Martini comes after some members of Nashville’s Metro Council have been […]
NashVillager Podcast: Places worth saving
How is it that buildings can hold memories so well? Plus, the local news for January 12, 2026.
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