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Update: Army suspends 2 helicopter crews that flew near Kid Rock's Nashville home
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Army suspends 2 helicopter crews that flew near Kid Rock's Nashville home
The Army has launched an administrative review after two AH-64 Apache helicopters on a training run maneuvered near the hillside home of Kid Rock.
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For the second time, WPLN’s senior criminal justice reporter Paige Pfleger has been selected to partner with ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network.
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WPLN will deepen juvenile justice reporting through ProPublica collaboration
In partnershp with ProPublica, WPLN's senior criminal justice reporter Paige Pfleger will extend her reporting about Tennessee's treatment of vulnerable children in state custody.
https://wpln.org/post/wpln-will-deepen-juvenile-justice-reporting-through-propublica-collaboration/
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Nashville's main library has reopened after 9 months. “I’ve been waiting and waiting and waiting for months,” said Forrest Cooper. “I’ve really missed it."
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Listen: Voices from Nashville's Main Library reopening
After nine months of closure, Nashville’s Main Library reopened Monday. The downtown library closed in June after a fire erupted in the adjoining parking
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The Army has launched an administrative review after two AH-64 Apache helicopters on a training run hovered near the hillside home of Kid Rock as the outspoken supporter of President Trump saluted their crews.
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Army reviewing after helicopters hovered alongside Kid Rock's swimming pool as he saluted
The Army has launched an administrative review after two AH-64 Apache helicopters on a training run maneuvered near the hillside home of Kid Rock.
https://wpln.org/post/army-reviewing-after-helicopters-hovered-alongside-kid-rocks-swimming-pool-as-he-saluted/
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Nashville arts & culture orgs feature prominently in the latest episode of
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Chuquimamani-Condori announces that Los Thuthanaka will release a new booklet and set of music on April 3. Hear live set with unreleased tracks via
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Chuquimamani-Condori announces new booklet and songs from Los Thuthanaka; plays unreleased tracks on WNXP
Chuquimamani-Condori announces Los Thuthanaka to release new booklet and music on April 3. Hear unreleased music from WNXP set.
https://wpln.org/post/chuquimamani-condori-announces-new-booklet-and-songs-from-los-thuthanaka-plays-unreleased-tracks-on-wnxp/
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Before the album release show Saturday, learn about the standout alt-country record from Nashville appliance repairman Ovven
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A standout alt-country album from Nashville appliance repairman Ovven
Owen Burton, aka Ovven, financed his independent record as handyman, and paired up with leading producer Alex Farrar.
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Did you catch the national anthem at Nashville Predators Pride Night? Meet the vocal trio:
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New trio The Cowgays embraces the queerness of ‘90s country music sensibilities
The Cowgays are a new openly gay country vocal trio. They're just getting started, but the response thus far shows they’re connecting with a hungry audience.
https://wpln.org/post/new-trio-the-cowgays-embraces-the-queerness-of-90s-country-music-sensibilities/
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Tennessee lawmakers are at odds over a bill that would require schools to track and report students’ immigration status.
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Will Tennessee block undocumented students from school? Lawmakers divided.
Tennessee lawmakers are at odds over a bill that would require schools to track and report students' immigration status. HB0793/SB0836 originally would
https://wpln.org/post/will-tennessee-block-undocumented-students-from-school-lawmakers-divided/
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POLL: Confidence in Nashville's mayor and Metro Council has wavered — in part because of the ice storm response.
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Nashville's confidence in its city leaders is wavering, poll finds
Nashvillians’ confidence in their mayor and Metro Council is dwindling. That’s according to the latest Vanderbilt poll, which tracked how roughly 1,000
https://wpln.org/post/nashvilles-confidence-in-its-city-leaders-is-wavering-poll-finds/
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Tennessee lawmakers could soon track the number of transgender patients seeking gender-affirming care.
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Bill to track transgender Tennesseans passes the House
The state House passed legislation Thursday that would compile data on trans Tennesseans.
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State lawmakers are signaling their support for Tennessee to have a nuclear waste storage site.
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Tennessee wants to bury the nation’s nuclear trash. Here’s what to know
Tennessee leaders want the state to house the nation’s nuclear waste trash, and have advanced a resolution to support the effort.
https://wpln.org/post/tennessee-wants-to-bury-the-nations-nuclear-trash-heres-what-to-know/
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Fossil fuel companies will be shielded from climate lawsuits in Tennessee
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Fossil fuel companies will be shielded from climate lawsuits in Tennessee
Tennessee is moving to block climate change lawsuits against fossil fuel companies.
https://wpln.org/post/fossil-fuel-companies-will-be-shielded-from-climate-lawsuits-in-tennessee/
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Chuquimamani-Condori will play never-heard-before music at 8 p.m. Friday on WNXP. Their album was Pitchfork’s #1 in 2025. Plus, there’s a special announcement about Los Thuthanaka ahead of their tour in Europe.
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Exclusive: Unreleased music from phenomenon Chuquimamani-Condori debuting on WNXP
Chuquimamani-Condori will play never-heard-before edits and unreleased original music on Friday night from 8 - 9PM CT live on WNXP. Plus, there's a
https://wpln.org/post/exclusive-unreleased-music-from-phenomenon-chuquimamani-condori-debuts-on-wnxp/
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Nashville’s burgeoning alt-country scene is making it’s way to tastemaker labels like ANTI- Records, who announced that they have just signed local artist Brennan Wedl.
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Tastemaker label ANTI- Records signs Nashville musician Brennan Wedl
Nashville's burgeoning alt-country scene is making it's way to tastemaker labels like ANTI- Records, who announced that they have just signed Nashville
https://wpln.org/post/tastemaker-label-anti-records-signs-nashville-musician-brennan-wedl/
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A bipartisan push for housing reform is dead this year after an attempt to resurrect the bill was unsuccessful.
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Rare bipartisan support won't be enough to resurrect Tennessee Democrats' housing bill
A bipartisan push for housing reform is dead this year after an attempt to resurrect the bill was unsuccessful. Sen. Charlane Oliver, D-Nashville,
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With big media conglomerates buying each other up, fewer and fewer people at the top have power over what stories you see and how they’re presented. But WPLN News is community-owned — not corporate. You are our only special interest group. Support independent local news now at
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The Cowgays are a new openly gay country vocal trio. The response thus far shows they’re connecting with a hungry audience.
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New trio The Cowgays embraces the queerness of ‘90s country music sensibilities
The Cowgays are a new openly gay country vocal trio. They're just getting started, but the response thus far shows they’re connecting with a hungry audience.
https://wpln.org/post/new-trio-the-cowgays-embraces-the-queerness-of-90s-country-music-sensibilities/
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Tennessee lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow property owners to sue governments for enacting land-use regulations.
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Tennessee bill would strengthen developer, property rights over local land use regulations
State lawmakers are considering a bill to would allow property owners to sue governments for enacting land use regulations.
https://wpln.org/post/tennessee-bill-would-strengthen-developer-property-rights-over-local-land-use-regulations/
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Nashville journalist Estefany Rodriguez Florez has been released from a Louisiana ICE detention center. Her immigration case is still pending.
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Nashville journalist released from ICE custody after 16 days
Nashville journalist Estefany Rodriguez Florez has been released from a Louisiana ICE detention center. Her immigration case is still pending.
https://wpln.org/post/nashville-journalist-released-from-ice-custody-after-16-days/
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John Anderson sings for the doctors who gave him his music back
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John Anderson sings for the doctors who gave him his music back
John Anderson made his name throughout the 1980s and early ‘90s. Hearing issues stopped him in his tracks.
https://wpln.org/post/john-anderson-sings-for-the-doctors-who-gave-him-his-music-back/
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A bill headed to Gov. Bill Lee’s desk would make it harder for Tennessee residents to temporarily stop the enforcement of a law while legal challenge make their way through the courts.
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Suing over Tennessee laws may get tougher
Tennesseans may have a harder time challenging laws they believe are unconstitutional under a measure that's now before the governor. HB 1791/SB 1731
https://wpln.org/post/suing-over-tennessee-laws-may-get-tougher/
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A Nashville journalist detained by ICE will remain in custody —despite an immigration judge granting her bond. Immigration officials have appealed the decision to release Spanish-language journalist Estefany Rodriguez Florez.
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Immigration judge rules Nashville journalist can leave detention, but ICE intervenes
Immigration officials have appealed the decision to release Spanish-language journalist Estefany Rodriguez Florez.
https://wpln.org/post/immigration-judge-rules-nashville-journalist-can-leave-detention-but-ice-intervenes/
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Nashville is trying a special court process to prevent evictions related to the ice storm. It's been slow going thus far.
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Nashville created a path to prevent evictions after the ice storm — but few tenants are benefitting
Evictions have been a concern since the ice storm. The city has tried to soften the blow by creating a special court process.
https://wpln.org/post/nashville-created-a-path-to-prevent-evictions-after-the-ice-storm-but-few-tenants-are-benefitting/
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Tennessee lawmakers have banned a long list of synthetic dyes in school meals. Artificial food coloring has been one of the Make America Healthy Again movement’s main targets.
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Artificial food dyes banned from Tennessee school meals as lawmakers advance MAHA policy
Tennessee lawmakers have banned a long list of synthetic dyes in school meals. Senate Bill 2423 bans several dyes. The governor would have to sign off on
https://wpln.org/post/artificial-food-dyes-banned-from-tennessee-school-meals-as-lawmakers-advance-maha-policy/
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A closely watched vote leaves domestic violence reform in the hands of Tennessee judges
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A closely watched vote leaves domestic violence reform in the hands of Tennessee judges
A years-long fight over a reform to protect domestic violence victims in Tennessee has come to an inconclusive end. Advocates have been asking the
https://wpln.org/post/a-closely-watched-vote-leaves-domestic-violence-reform-in-the-hands-of-tennessee-judges/
20 days ago
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A Tennessee proposal that would require schools to verify students’ immigration status is headed to a vote on the House floor.
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A restaurant in Nashville became a makeshift call center on Monday for people contacting their representatives on behalf of a local reporter detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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Nashville rallies for journalist detained by ICE
Tio Fun Taqueria in North Nashville became a makeshift call center Monday afternoon for people contacting their representatives on behalf of Estefany
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Curious Nashville: What is this grassy mound at BNA trying to hide?
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Curious Nashville: What is this grassy mound at BNA trying to hide?
An earthen mound on a corner of the Nashville International Airport property caught the eye of a listener. What's it trying to hide?
https://wpln.org/post/curious-nashville-what-is-this-grassy-mound-at-bna-trying-to-hide/
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Just after the president announced that he was firing her, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem delivered a keynote speech at a Nashville hotel.
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Kristi Noem ousted by Trump minutes before Nashville speech
Minutes after President Donald Trump announced that he was firing her, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem delivered a keynote speech at a Nashville
https://wpln.org/post/kristi-noem-ousted-by-trump-minutes-before-nashville-speech/
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A bill that originally aimed to keep undocumented students out of Tennessee schools is advancing in the statehouse — but with key changes.
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Tennessee lawmakers soften measure that sought to keep undocumented students out of school
A new version of the bill would require schools to check students' immigration status. Opponents say the proposal still poses a threat.
https://wpln.org/post/tennessee-lawmakers-soften-measure-that-sought-to-keep-undocumented-students-out-of-school/
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The Tennessee Environmental Council organized a statewide tree sale to help the state's canopy — and the deadline to reserve trees is Sunday.
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‘Tennessee Tree Day’ is coming up. Reserve trees by Sunday
The Tennessee Environmental Council organized a statewide tree sale on March 21, and the deadline to reserve seedlings in advance is now Sunday, March 8.
https://wpln.org/post/tennessee-tree-day-is-coming-up-reserve-trees-by-sunday/
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As Nashville businesses decry rising tax bills, state lawmakers consider a cap on property tax increases
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As Nashville businesses decry rising tax bills, lawmakers consider a cap on increases
A coalition of more than 100 local businesses is asking for property tax reforms from Nashville’s mayor and property assessor.
https://wpln.org/post/as-nashville-businesses-decry-rising-tax-bills-lawmakers-consider-a-cap-on-increases/
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Tensions between Nashville, the state government and the Boring Company escalated this week, days after tunneling began downtown.
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How friction between Nashville, the state and Boring Company materialized this week
Tensions between Nashville, the state government and the Boring Company escalated this week, days after tunneling began downtown. Nashville’s Metro
https://wpln.org/post/how-friction-between-nashville-the-state-and-boring-company-materialized-this-week/
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As immigration enforcement in Tennessee faces increased scrutiny, state lawmakers want to further limit what records of ICE operations are open to the public.
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ICE agent identities would be confidential under Tennessee proposal
As immigration enforcement in Tennessee faces increased scrutiny, state lawmakers want to further limit what records of ICE operations are open to the
https://wpln.org/post/ice-agent-identities-would-be-confidential-under-tennessee-proposal/
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The Live Nation trial could reshape the music industry. Here’s what you need to know
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The Live Nation trial could reshape the music industry. Here's what you need to know
On Tuesday opening statements will begin for the federal antitrust trial against Live Nation, one of the largest entertainment companies in the world.
https://wpln.org/post/the-live-nation-trial-could-reshape-the-music-industry-heres-what-you-need-to-know/
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Metro's new Davidson County Historian is on a mission. “If you have no knowledge of the past then something is fundamentally wrong ... The same is true for people, communities, neighborhoods, cities, and states.” — Dr. Learotha Williams Jr.
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5 lessons from Learotha Williams, newly named as Davidson County historian
There’s a little-known role in the Metro government: Davidson County Historian. A familiar face has stepped into the role. Dr. Learotha Williams Jr., a
https://wpln.org/post/5-lessons-from-learotha-williams-newly-named-as-davidson-county-historian/
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Nashville's main downtown library could reopen at the end of March. Complicated insurance claims are still being sorted out.
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Nashville's main library sets tentative date for downtown reopening, nine months after closure
The library has been closed since June, when an adjoining parking garage caught fire.
https://wpln.org/post/nashvilles-main-library-sets-tentative-date-for-downtown-reopening-nine-months-after-closure/
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The Boring Company began drilling its tunnel between downtown and the airport. City officials and residents remain unclear about the potential impact to Nashville’s underground environment and the company’s plans for extreme weather.
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‘There are serious risks of sinkholes.’ Experts remain cautious of the Boring Company’s Nashville project
The Boring Company has officially began drilling a tunnel between downtown and the airport. City officials and residents remain unclear about the potential impact to Nashville’s underground environmen...
https://wpln.org/post/there-are-serious-risks-of-sinkholes-experts-remain-cautious-of-the-boring-companys-nashville-project/
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The federal government is running out of a key ingredient for nuclear weapons: high-purity depleted uranium. Now they want to manufacture it in rural Tennessee.
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Trump's push for new nuclear weapons begins in Tennessee's oldest town
The federal government is running out of a key ingredient for nuclear weapons: high-purity depleted uranium. Now they want to manufacture it in rural Tennessee.
https://wpln.org/post/trumps-push-for-new-nuclear-weapons-begins-in-tennessees-oldest-town/
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As the legislature considers the budget, and the expansion of funds for state troopers, officials with the Tennessee Highway Patrol are facing questions of racial profiling and dehumanizing treatment of Nashville’s immigrant community.
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As Trump touts Tennessee troopers, state officials face questions of racial profiling, dehumanizing treatment
As Gov. Bill Lee has calls for more state troopers officials with the Tennessee Highway Patrol are facing questions of racial profiling and dehumanizing treatment of Nashville’s immigrant community du...
https://wpln.org/post/as-trump-touts-tennessee-troopers-state-officials-face-questions-of-racial-profiling-dehumanizing-treatment/
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The Boring Company is ready to start digging underneath Nashville. Just days after the company met publicly with city officials for the first time, the company was cleared for construction by state and federal agencies.
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The Boring Company is cleared for construction, days after Nashville residents condemn ‘decadent billionaire’ access
The Boring Company is ready to start digging underneath Nashville. Just days after the company met publicly with city officials for the first time, the company received new permits.
https://wpln.org/post/the-boring-company-is-cleared-for-construction-days-after-nashville-residents-condemn-decadent-billionaire-access/
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A city commission has begun investigating how Metro agencies and NES prepared for and responded to the ice storm.
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‘We did not meet the expectations’: NES CEO admits problems as city begins storm investigation
One month out from the devastating impacts of Winter Storm Fern, a city-formed commission has begun investigating how Metro agencies — and, in particular,
https://wpln.org/post/we-did-not-meet-the-expectations-nes-ceo-admits-problems-as-city-begins-storm-investigation/
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Foster care children in Tennessee could be placed in the most secure facilities — with barbed wire and cells that lock — under a newly proposed bill that is alarming advocates. My latest:
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Tennessee could lock up foster youth in jail-like facilities under new bill
Research shows it's best practice to house foster kids with families, but a bill would allow foster kids to be placed in the most secure juvenile facilities.
https://wpln.org/post/tennessee-could-lock-up-foster-youth-in-facilities-under-new-bill/
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"Our governor, with DCS, have decided the solution to kids being placed in offices is to put them in prison. This is how the children in foster care are being treated — like criminals."
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Tennessee could lock up foster youth in jail-like facilities under new bill
Research shows it's best practice to house foster kids with families, but a bill would allow foster kids to be placed in the most secure juvenile facilities.
https://wpln.org/post/tennessee-could-lock-up-foster-youth-in-facilities-under-new-bill/
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The future of Nashville's Metro Council reached the Tennessee Supreme Court on Thursday. Learn more about the high-profile case and its major implications for Nashvillians.
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Will Nashville's Metro Council have 40 or 20 members? TN Supreme Court hears arguments from city and state
The Tennessee Supreme Court will hear oral arguments over a state law that seeks to reduce the size of Nashville's Metro Council from 40 members down to 20.
https://wpln.org/post/will-nashvilles-metro-council-have-40-or-20-members-tn-supreme-court-hears-arguments-from-city-and-state/
about 2 months ago
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The Tennessee Valley Authority has moved to strike language about renewable energy generation and diversity, equity and inclusion while also reversing plans to retire aging coal power plants.
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After Trump's shakeup, TVA board votes to keep coal burning, drop renewable energy plans
The Tennessee Valley Authority has moved to strike language about renewable energy generation and diversity, equity and inclusion while reversing plans to retire aging coal power plants.
https://wpln.org/post/after-trumps-shakeup-tva-board-votes-to-keep-coal-burning-drop-renewable-energy-plans/
about 2 months ago
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WPLN is experiencing website issues this morning — but you can catch the latest local newscast in our NashVillager Podcast. Search for it in any podcasting app.
about 2 months ago
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Tennessee lawmakers have advanced a host of anti-LGBTQ bills that would run counter to U.S. Supreme Court precedent.
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Tennessee's newest anti-LGBTQ bills go against U.S. Supreme Court rulings
Tennessee lawmakers have advanced a host of anti-LGBTQ bills that would run counter to U.S. Supreme Court precedent. Two measures, both proposed by Rep.
https://wpln.org/post/tennessees-newest-anti-lgbtq-bills-go-against-u-s-supreme-court-rulings/
about 2 months ago
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