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Tennessee Senate Speaker Randy McNally says his voting record is not anti-LGBTQ, following national backlash

Marianna Bacallao

March 13, 2023

McNally says he’ll be taking a pause from social media, after drawing national attention for his comments on a young gay man’s provocative photos.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: 113th Tennessee General Assembly, General Assembly, legislature, lgbt, lgbtq, Randy McNally, Tennessee Legislature, tnleg, tnpol

Tennessee’s main anti-abortion group now backs an exception to the state’s total ban

Blaise Gainey

March 13, 2023

Tennessee Right to Life is supporting a measure that would add exceptions to the state’s abortion law. The changes they made assure the group no abortions will take place unless they save the life of the mother.

Filed Under: Health Care, Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: 113th Tennessee General Assembly, Abortion, General Assembly, Ken Yager, legislature, Tennessee General Assembly, Tennessee Legislature, Tennessee Right to Life, tnleg, tnpol, Will Brewer

Nashville announces lawsuit to stop Tennessee from downsizing Metro Council

Blaise Gainey

March 13, 2023

Nashville Mayor John Cooper announced Monday that the city will be suing the state over a new law that slashes the size of Metro Council. The lawsuit alleges that the requirements written in the law violate several parts of the Tennessee Constitution.

Filed Under: Metro, Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Bill Lee, John Cooper, Nashville Metro Council

A new bill would funnel more kids into adult court. Advocates say it would cause damage that ‘can’t be undone.’

Paige Pfleger

March 13, 2023

House Speaker Cameron Sexton introduced a bill that would funnel more kids into the adult criminal court system. Juvenile justice advocates are concerned it could have disastrous results.  

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, WPLN News Tagged With: 113th Tennessee General Assembly, ACLU, General Assembly, Juvenile Court, juvenile justice, legislature, Tennessee Legislature, tnleg, tnpol

Community members want answers before Nashville commits to a new Titans stadium

Steve Haruch

March 10, 2023

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On Tuesday, the plan to build a new stadium for the Tennessee Titans cleared one more hurdle in Metro Council. Community members are now asking the Council to slow the urgency to approve the plan until questions are answered.

Filed Under: Features, Programs, WPLN News Tagged With: East Bank, Tennessee Titans, Titans, Titans stadium

‘Hot chicken, not hate’: Advocates rally against the rise of anti-LGBTQ legislation in Tennessee

Marianna Bacallao

March 9, 2023

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Tennessee has enacted more anti-LGBTQ laws than any other state, according to the Human Rights Campaign. The advocacy organization hosted a rally Thursday night in protest at one of downtown Nashville’s few remaining queer bars.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: ACLU, human rights campaign, lgbt, lgbtq, tribe and play

Gov. Bill Lee signs bill to shrink Nashville Metro Council

Blaise Gainey

March 9, 2023

Gov. Bill Lee quickly signed a measure into law that will reduce the size of Metro Council. The bill passed out of the Senate first thing Thursday morning and was signed by the governor before noon

Filed Under: Metro, Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: 113th Tennessee General Assembly, Bill Lee, Frank Niceley, Jeff Yarbro, Nashville Metro Council, Republican National Convention, Tennessee General Assembly, tnleg, tnpol

‘I’m not anti-gay’: Tennessee Senate Speaker responds to questions about heart emojis on scantily clothed man’s Instagram posts

Blaise Gainey

March 9, 2023

Tennessee Lt. Gov. Randy McNally is being called a hypocrite for commenting heart and fire emojis on suggestive photos of another man, while supporting anti-LGBTQ legislation.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: lgbtq, Randy McNally

What to plant in Nashville this spring — other than grass

Caroline Eggers

March 9, 2023

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Invasive species are one of the largest threats to the world’s biodiversity. One of the most common is in your backyard: turf grass.

Filed Under: Environment, WPLN News Tagged With: biodiversity, climate change, native plants

Tax season is around the corner! What resources are available to help you manage your personal finances?

Rose Gilbert

March 8, 2023

This Is Nashville hosted a panel of experts to answer your questions about personal finance and highlight resources that can help.

Filed Under: Citizen Nashville, Programs, WPLN News Tagged With: Citizens Bank, personal finance, Tennessee Department of the Treasury, Tennessee Financial Literacy Commission, United Way

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