ICYMI: Our last big big story ahead of the #UMC General Conference (officially starts in 10 days) published yesterday. This one, about the often unseen lives of United Methodist administrative staff and how they've navigated the recent upheaval. tennessean.com/story/news/rel…

Since this post has received so much attention, it’s an opportunity to explain that this is an opinion piece not a news story.

The students submitted the letter on their own volition and they signed it because they stand behind their position.

The Tennessean editorial board…

I’ll be on MSNBC around 10:15p (Nashville time) talking to Stephanie Ruhle about a Tennessee bill that would allow teachers to carry guns.

The Senate passed it this week. It’s still awaiting a House vote. Details from me, Melissa Brown | @itsmelissabrown on Bluesky and Vivian Jones: tennessean.com/story/news/pol…

For the 400th episode of the Tennessee Voices video show, I took the program on the road -- out of the computer screen and to the Nashville Public Library Nashville Public Library . My guest is Rebecca Price, public historian and program coordinator for NPL. We sat in front of the Votes for…

21 more students have signed on for a total of 86. Some of are from Knoxville and Memphis though most are from the Nashville area.

Why is this significant per some questions on the thread? Young people have a reputation for being apathetic or disengaged. Tennessee's voter…

Thank you, Sheriff Daron Hall for joining me on the Tennessee Voices vodcast. Topics included incarceration, mental health and substance abuse treatment, and how action/inaction on immigration affects the jail system.

Excellent lede Evan Mealins on this obit.
'Bart Durham, the longtime Nashville personal injury attorney recognized across Music City and beyond for his ubiquitous and often over-the-top ads on billboards, TV screens and newspapers, died Tuesday.' RIP.

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After a contentious discussion, Tennessee Senate Republicans passed a bill allowing teachers to carry concealed guns.

At one point, Randy McNally had the gallery cleared of protesters. A few dozen stayed until state troopers threatened them with arrest.
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I made my national television debut today on CBS Mornings. I joked at home that with all the serious content I write about, what got me noticed was my column about #MorganWallen .

But ... there is a connection to my work: on public safety in downtown, the tensions with growth and…

NEW: House Republicans are questioning TN Ed Commissioner Lizzette Reynolds' qualifications.

One is calling for her resignation after a Tennessean report that she repeatedly misrepresented her tenure with the state to obtain a tuition waiver.
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My eclipse view from my neighborhood today. The view was mostly obstructed, but every now and then you could see it and a few times the eclipse glasses were needed.

Eclipse 2024: Pictures of the rare event from Nashville and Middle Tennessee tennessean.com/picture-galler…