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'Save Watkins' Loses Suit Against Belmont
A Nashville judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by activists who challenged the takeover of Watkins College of Art by Belmont University.
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Cooper Tells NOAH The City Of Nashville Has No Funds For Criminal Reform
When asked, the mayor said he would be open to a criminal reform model that included funding.
Nashville, TN|News|
Nashville Mayor’s Representative Urges Early Voting
The lines may be long but they are moving quickly, according to Fabian Bedne.
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Rep. Towns To Investigate Memphis Poll Worker Incident
Last week a poll worker was fired after turning away voters who wore Black Lives Matter T-shirts.
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CARES Act Grants Now Available For Minority Entrepreneurs In Davidson County
Funds will be distributed by immigrant advocacy groups to minority-owned businesses.
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Metro Nashville Urges Caution With Traditional Halloween Activities
Families are being asked to stay home or to maintain a 6-foot distance from others while participating in outdoor activities.
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Think Tank Panel Urges Media To Calm Voters’ Fears
Data collected by the Voting Rights Lab found that an overwhelming majority of people expect glitches in the 2020 cycle.
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Belmont University Student Group Urges School To Cut Ties From CoreCivic
The for-profit prison system is akin to slavery, said a speaker at a town hall this week.
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Rep. Cooper Announces Major Early Voting Initiative
More than 200 businesses and affinity groups have been educating their constituents and followers about the importance of early voting.
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TN Coronavirus Vaccine Trials Need Immigrant And Minority Participants
Officials from Nashville's Meharry Medical College are urging participation from Middle Tennessee’s immigrant and minority communities.
Brentwood, TN|News|
2 Tennessee Communities Rank Among Top 50 Trump Donors
Brentwood zip code 37027 came in at number 29, while Green Hills zip code 37215 ranked 24th.
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Report Ranks Tennessee One Of Top Five For Kids In State Custody With COVID-19
The Sentencing Project reports that only four other states have reported more than 100 cases: California, Florida, Texas and Arizona.
Nashville, TN|News|
Davidson County Election Commission Apologizes After Error Capitalized GOP Senators’ Names
Steve Dickerson in particular is viewed to be in a tough re-election fight against Democratic Heidi Campbell.
Nashville, TN|News|
Former Metro Nashville Councilmember Tony Tenpenny Dies Of COVID-19
Tenpenny was first hospitalized in early August and according to Facebook posts, had been on a ventilator for most of September.
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Nashville Interim Police Chief Wants Focus On De-Escalation, Says Harassment Has Been Investigated
John Drake, a Nashville native who joined the MNPD in 1988, is applying to assume a permanent position as chief.
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Nashville Prepares For Hispanic Heritage Month
On Sept. 15, city officials will kick off festivities with a proclamation.
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Tennessee ACLU Launches Voter Turnout Project
The campaign will feature a video from Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Jason Isbell.
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State Senator Proposes Court For 'Harassing' Open Records Requests
Sen. Ferrell Haile, R-Gallatin, said the impetus for his proposed legislation is from outliers who file frivolous requests.
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Silent No Longer Hits Cooper With Request To Address Sexual Misconduct At Nashville PD
Organization leaders say the number of complaints from current and former employees paints a "very damning picture."
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Nashville Offers Hotel Vouchers To Immigrant Families With COVID-19 Cases
Hispanics continue to make up more than 19% of cases in Davidson County.
