Flu, COVID-19 and RSV started surging in November and haven’t let up, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But an achy throat and cough aren’t the only symptoms to look out for. Norovirus — which hits the digestive system — is spreading throughout the country.
Tennessee reverses course, releases redacted execution manual with vague details
Tennessee’s Department of Correction has released a redacted version of its newly completed execution manual after initially refusing to do so. The 44-page document blacks out sporadic titles and team names, and omits previously detailed steps on carrying out the death penalty in the Volunteer State.
Nashville neared 4 inches of snow Friday. Here’s how that stacks up with previous years.
Snowfall has been mixed in recent years. The city got nearly 8 inches last year, no snow in 2023 and more than 13 inches in 2022.
NashVillager Podcast: Safety in the city
Do new safety measures under consideration for Nashville go far enough? Plus, the local news for January 9, 2025.
When it snows in Nashville, these streets get cleared first
An interactive map from Metro Nashville shows what streets get priority for snow removal. Explore it now.
TN governor considers special session on school vouchers and Helene relief
With the start of Tennessee’s legislative session less than a week away, Gov. Bill Lee is deciding whether the General Assembly will have a special session to focus on expanding school vouchers and providing relief for areas hard hit by the remnants of Hurricane Helene.
US Justice Department accuses six major landlords of scheming to keep rents high
While the housing crisis has been assigned several causes, including a slump in homes built over the last decade, the Justice Department’s lawsuit claims major landlords are playing a part.
Winter storm brings challenges — and snow joy — to Tennessee
Life in Middle Tennessee is expected to grind to a halt Friday as a major snowfall sweeps through — the culmination of days of escalating warnings and the potential for 8 inches of snow in some places.
NashVillager Podcast: The Music City Miracle
What are your Titans game day superstitions? Plus, the local news for January 8, 2025.
NashVillager Podcast: The life of Dorothy Lavinia Brown
How much can one woman accomplish in her lifetime? Plus, the local news for January 7, 2025.
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