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Legislature Passes Coronavirus Bills Despite Concerns

At the end of a special legislative session, lawmakers in Tennessee passed a set of bills. They also limited the coronavirus authorities of private businesses and local governments, allowed elections of partisan school boards and warned Glenn Funk, Davison County’s District Attorney. The Tennessee Legislature used its preferred secrecy measures as it debated the draft...

Parler To Bring Its Head Office To Nashville

Social networking company Parler is moving its main office to an unknown place in Nashville city. For the uninitiated, Parler is a social media brand that has turned into a popular product among conservative users who seek less regulation over the content they can publish. It is unclear whether Parler will make the move to...

Employee Accuses Ramsey Solutions Of Firing Her For Being A Lesbian

Julie Anne Stamps used to work as a successful customer care executive for Ramsey Solutions as she started reconciling herself to her sexuality. Back then, Stamps was married, but she stated that she had been struggling with her sexual identity since her middle school days. In the past, she was prepared to live more...

Tennessee AG Questions The Legality Of Biden’s Vaccine Order

Tennessee’s Attorney General (AG) Herbert Slatery opposed the proposed vaccine ordinance of President Joe Biden. In a letter he wrote to the Joe Biden administration, Slatery questioned the legal status of the government policy. Earlier in September 2021, Biden made vaccination ordinances for federal employees and as a new requirement that every company with over...

New Nashville Park’s Initial Plans Make Some Optimistic, Others Fearful

Park construction in Nashville sparks optimism and concern for homeless

The construction of a spacious park around downtown on Cumberland riverbanks is in the works. While some people view the Wharf Park plan as a reason for joy, others have concerns over it. Parks and recreation proponents, particularly those who are affiliated with the city’s rowing scene, feel enthusiastic regarding the plan for the...

Nossi College of Art Includes Tom Eckert In Its Culinary Program

After launching its new degree program on culinary arts earlier in 2021, Nossi College of Art has added Tom Eckert to its list of advisory board members. Eckert is serving as an executive chef of Morph Hospitality Group. In a recent Nossi news release, Eckert said that people like him wish to not only guide students...

Musicians Corner Festival To Return As Before To Centennial Park

The coronavirus epidemic meant that almost every live music event from March to December 2020 was either canceled or changed to a virtual event. With the vaccinated people count going up gradually, plus Nashville’s public health department preparing to lift several restrictions on public gatherings, festival bookings, and club listings are also returning strongly. Centennial...

THC Votes To Get Rid Of Forrest’s Head Sculpture From Capitol

After controversy for a long time and many protests, the Tennessee Historical Commission (THC) voted to change Nathan Bedford Forrest’s bust from the Tennessee State Capitol building to the namesake State Museum. Several people expect that the new property would offer valuable context regarding the life of Forrest as one who was engaged in...

Community Leaders And Officials Making Vaccine Distribution Equitable

Covid-19 vaccine distribution in Nashville.

The coronavirus epidemic has affected some communities more as compared to others. The virus infection rates are higher among non-white folks than white people. At the same time, COVID-19 is more potentially fatal to seniors, plus those with health issues such as immune deficiencies or diabetes. The coronavirus vaccine is being introduced, so Nashville’s...