The Tennessee Valley Authority has promoted one of its top executives to CEO as President Donald Trump has begun turning his attention back to the nation’s largest public utility.
Tornadoes confirmed after late-night Tennessee storms
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.
Federal cuts hit Nashville’s health department, prompting Metro to weigh further legal action
The Trump administration halted three federal health grants, disrupting measles outbreak efforts and eliminating at least seven positions within Metro’s Public Health Department. Nashville is mulling a legal challenge.
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New report shows how Nashville could better connect classroom learning with job opportunities
A new report stresses the importance of expanding career technical education for high schools students as Nashville grows.
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.
NashVillager Podcast: The importance of Nashville General
Why does Nashville need Nashville General Hospital? Plus, the local news for March 31, 2025.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center will cut at least $250M as federal government slashes health spending
CEO Jeff Balser informed his staff about the reductions in a video last week. The transcript says the cuts are happening because of “actions being taken in D.C.” It doesn’t mention specific policies or any federal officials by name.
Tennessee doesn’t have enough school counselors. Here’s how that impacts students.
A shortage of qualified professionals means the average school counselor in Tennessee is juggling about 429 students — nearly double what’s recommended.
Tensions and emotions run high at Tennessee statehouse over gun measures
Democrats and Republicans in the Tennessee House faced off over a slew of gun bills heard this week.
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