How did an historic ceasefire in the Middle East impact Nashville? Plus, the local news for Aug. 20, 2025.
How Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ may strip resources for low-income students and those with disabilities
The Trump administration’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” will bring changes for Tennessee students from kindergarten to college.
NashVillager Podcast: Universities in Tennessee
How independent should a university be? Plus, the local news for August 19, 2025.
How one rural Tennessee town pushed back over a proposed bitcoin mine and won
The tech industry is increasingly eyeing rural communities to warehouse servers for cryptocurrency mining and data storage. In Mountain City, locals pushed back.
Why rooftop solar in Tennessee just got harder to access
The Trump administration plans to end a $7 billion program to help low-income communities get access to solar power. The program, called “Solar for All,” promised about $150 million for Tennessee.
Survey shows Tennessee teachers’ feelings about cell phones, disciplinary measures and school culture
Most Tennessee teachers find cellphone use in class disruptive and want their use restricted, according to an annual survey released this summer.
NashVillager Podcast: Votes for women
Who was Febb Burn? Plus, the local news for August 18, 2025.
‘They’re not allowed to speak to us’ National parks clam up amid Trump staffing cuts
The Trump administration has cut staff by more than 24% at the National Park Service since January. Republicans in Congress are proposing more cuts.
NashVillager Podcast: Mourning Elvis’s Mother
Why it’s worth asking about the family of icons, including Dolly. Plus, the local news for August 15, 2025.
A car accident in small-town Tennessee leads to US charges against a major Mexican drug operation
Justice Department indictments have been unsealed against three leaders and two high-ranking enforcers of Mexico’s United Cartels. It’s the latest U.S. move against major Mexican drug operations.
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