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Cohen: Police Violence, Voter Suppression Are 2 ‘sides To The Same Coin’
The Democratic lawmaker from Tennessee tells Congress communities of color remain disproportionately threatened by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Mayor Cooper: Nashville Not Ready From Public Health Perspective To Host RNC
Tennessee Republicans have said they’d like to see the Volunteer State host the convention.
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East Tennessee Migrant Workers At Mercy Of Employers
In April, nearly 200 workers came to Rhea County from Mexico to grow tomatoes, then in May they seemingly vanished.
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Tennessee Hospitals Losing $1 Billion Each Month
The head of THA says the infusion of government aid is expected to cover just 20 percent of all losses through the end of June.
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More Teens In State Custody Test Positive For Covid
A total of 21 teenage boys have tested positive at the Wilder Youth Development Center in Somerville.
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Nashville Health Director Authorized Distribution Of Private Patient Data
Dr. Michael Caldwell is under fire over controversial decision to share information with law enforcement.
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Tennessee Faith Leaders React To Trump Photo-Op
“He committed blasphemy,” said Pastor Jerry Maynard II from Southside Community Church in Nashville.
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Gov. Lee Announces Stimulus Funds For Small Businesses Hurt By Pandemic
Establishments that earn an annual gross income of $500,000 or less will qualify.
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Gov. Lee Interested In Bringing GOP Convention To Nashville
Sen. Marsha Blackburn also supports the city's hosting the event.
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Commentary: Gun Obsession Muddies Legislative Agenda
Sixty of Tennessee’s 95 counties have adopted some sort of Second Amendment Sanctuary resolution.
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National Guard Lays Down Shields At Peaceful Nashville Vigil
The event was held at the Tennessee State Capitol, where the crowd prayed and sang songs.
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Tennessee’s Contact Tracing Efforts Under Fire From Right And Left, But State Says Effort Going Well So Far
Public health experts say contact tracing is the equally important companion to the state’s testing efforts.
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TN Rural Hospitals Back Bill To Save Money On Pharmaceutical Costs
The bill has faced some resistance from insurance and pharmacy benefit management companies.
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Nashville Budget Chair Says Lack Of Body Cameras Result Of Poor Planning By Former Mayors
Bob Mendes made the remarks in a Facebook live conversation about the city’s $2.45 billion budget.
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Weekend Protests, Riots Rock State
Peaceful protests over the weekend in Tennessee cities turned violent with police dispersing tear gas and pepper spray to disperse crowds.
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Commentary: The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same
Holly McCall says she thinks of 1968 when she sees pictures of the riots in Minnesota since George Floyd’s death.
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Metro Nashville Data Share Draws Controversy With Metro Councilmembers
A conference call shows divide between health officials, council, over sharing COVID-19 patient information with law enforcement.
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Commentary: Party Loyalty Shouldn’t Keep You From Speaking Up For Black Lives
Dustin Koctar says some individuals' "toxic loyalty" is part of the problem that continues to haunt us.
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Commentary: Future Shlock
Barry: Can a pandemic that shines a harsh light on society’s basic flaws and structural failures spark change?
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Advocates Worry About Youth Unemployment This Summer Amid Pandemic
They say out-of-work adults will be competing with young people for restaurant, retail and seasonal work.
