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Cothren, Casada Guilty of Fraud, Conspiracy, Bribery, more - Nashville Banner
Former Tennessee Speaker Glen Casada and his chief of staff Cade Cothren found guilty of fraud, bribery and more. Sentencing set for Sept. 12.
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May 16, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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Tennessee Death Row Inmates File Suit to Stop New Lethal Injection Protocols, citing “risk of tortuous death” as executions resume
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Tennessee death row inmates challenge pentobarbital use - Nashville Banner
Nine men on death row in Tennessee challenge the use of pentobarbital in the state's lethal injection protocol, citing constitutional rights, risk of torture.
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March 17, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Tennessee Death Row Inmates File Suit to Stop New Lethal Injection Protocols, citing “risk of tortuous death” as executions resume
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February 13, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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The Metro Nashville Public Schools board voted unanimously Tuesday to expand use of the Evolv weapons detection system to every high school in the district. MNPS Director Dr. Adrienne Battle said the implementation is not a “perfect solution,” but “another layer in our multi-layered approach.”
MNPS approves weapons detection at all high schools - Nashville Banner
MNPS implements weapons detection systems at high school entrances following a unanimous school board vote. The Evolv sensors aim to enhance school safety.
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February 12, 2025 at 3:08 PM
The Metro Nashville Public Schools board voted unanimously Tuesday to expand use of the Evolv weapons detection system to every high school in the district. MNPS Director Dr. Adrienne Battle said the implementation is not a “perfect solution,” but “another layer in our multi-layered approach.”
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After the January shooting at Antioch High School, MNPS installed Evolv scanners at the front doors. But questions remain about its effectiveness. Depending on how the system's sensitivity is set, it can miss items like handguns and knives or set off alarms for nearly any object containing metal.
Evolv Technologies' metal detection system under scrutiny - Nashville Banner
MNPS installs Evolv Technologies scanners at Antioch High School as pilot program. However, the technology's effectiveness is questioned.
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February 5, 2025 at 2:56 PM
After the January shooting at Antioch High School, MNPS installed Evolv scanners at the front doors. But questions remain about its effectiveness. Depending on how the system's sensitivity is set, it can miss items like handguns and knives or set off alarms for nearly any object containing metal.
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Since Monday, Antioch High School students have been walking through a new security system designed to detect concealed weapons like the one used in the Jan. 22 shooting. The company that makes the system recently settled with the FTC over allegations that it had misrepresented its effectiveness.
Evolv installed at Antioch High School after FTC settlement - Nashville Banner
Antioch High School introduces new security system to detect concealed weapons, despite FTC settlement. Will the system improve student safety?
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January 30, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Since Monday, Antioch High School students have been walking through a new security system designed to detect concealed weapons like the one used in the Jan. 22 shooting. The company that makes the system recently settled with the FTC over allegations that it had misrepresented its effectiveness.
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Since Monday, Antioch High School students have been walking through a new security system designed to detect concealed weapons like the one used in the Jan. 22 shooting. The company that makes the system recently settled with the FTC over allegations that it had misrepresented its effectiveness.
Evolv installed at Antioch High School after FTC settlement - Nashville Banner
Antioch High School introduces new security system to detect concealed weapons, despite FTC settlement. Will the system improve student safety?
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January 30, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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The Metro Arts Commission has a new interim director. A deputy from another Metro department who has been intimately involved in Metro Arts reforms will leave her position temporarily to direct the commission as the search continues for a new full-time director.
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Metro Arts Commission works to operationalize grants policy - Nashville Banner
Metro Arts Commission and MHRC work to operationalize new grants framework and distribution policy. Interim executive director appointed.
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January 17, 2025 at 4:04 PM
The Metro Arts Commission has a new interim director. A deputy from another Metro department who has been intimately involved in Metro Arts reforms will leave her position temporarily to direct the commission as the search continues for a new full-time director.
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On Tuesday, judges in the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments over a Tennessee policy that makes it unnecessarily difficult for people convicted of a felony to register to vote, according to the NAACP. Here is a breakdown of those arguments, and what the judges are saying:
Tennessee's felony voting policy weighed in appeals court - Nashville Banner
NAACP challenges Tennessee's felony voting registration policy in court. Judges question both sides' arguments. Decision pending.
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January 15, 2025 at 2:41 PM
On Tuesday, judges in the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments over a Tennessee policy that makes it unnecessarily difficult for people convicted of a felony to register to vote, according to the NAACP. Here is a breakdown of those arguments, and what the judges are saying:
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After hearing arguments from The Committee to Stop an Unfair Tax last week, Davidson County Chancellor Anne Martin ruled Monday that Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s transit referendum is “valid and legal” and can move toward implementation.
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Davidson County chancellor rules transit referendum legal - Nashville Banner
Davidson County Chancellor rules in favor of Mayor Freddie O'Connell's transit referendum, dismissing legal challenges.
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January 14, 2025 at 3:11 PM
After hearing arguments from The Committee to Stop an Unfair Tax last week, Davidson County Chancellor Anne Martin ruled Monday that Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s transit referendum is “valid and legal” and can move toward implementation.
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Chancellor Anne Martin today shot down the effort to overturn the results of the transit vote. Tax can be collected starting Feb. 1.
More to come shortly but here's our story on the hearing last week:
More to come shortly but here's our story on the hearing last week:
Challenge to Nashville transit referendum heard in court - Nashville Banner
Davidson County Chancellor hears arguments in a case challenging a $3.1 billion transit referendum. Decision expected soon.
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January 13, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Chancellor Anne Martin today shot down the effort to overturn the results of the transit vote. Tax can be collected starting Feb. 1.
More to come shortly but here's our story on the hearing last week:
More to come shortly but here's our story on the hearing last week:
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Paulette Coleman, the interim executive director of Metro Arts Commission, has resigned after less than a year in the role.
Coleman was tasked with overseeing the department through a rebuilding phase following a botched fiscal year 2024 grants cycle, but allegedly was failing to do so.
Coleman was tasked with overseeing the department through a rebuilding phase following a botched fiscal year 2024 grants cycle, but allegedly was failing to do so.
Interim metro arts director resigns amid grants issue - Nashville Banner
Interim Metro Arts Executive Director Paulette Coleman resigns amidst grant distribution issues. New leadership needed for Nashville arts department.
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January 13, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Paulette Coleman, the interim executive director of Metro Arts Commission, has resigned after less than a year in the role.
Coleman was tasked with overseeing the department through a rebuilding phase following a botched fiscal year 2024 grants cycle, but allegedly was failing to do so.
Coleman was tasked with overseeing the department through a rebuilding phase following a botched fiscal year 2024 grants cycle, but allegedly was failing to do so.
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After a troubled 2024 grant cycle, Metro Arts Commission, local artists, and other Metro departments reached a conciliation agreement to improve the process. But emails obtained by the Banner reveal new Metro Arts leadership is falling short of that agreement, jeopardizing the next funding cycle.
Metro Arts Commission struggles to meet grant agreement - Nashville Banner
Metro Arts Commission's failure to meet conciliation agreement could impact future grant cycles. Nashville artists and officials express concerns.
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January 10, 2025 at 3:57 PM
After a troubled 2024 grant cycle, Metro Arts Commission, local artists, and other Metro departments reached a conciliation agreement to improve the process. But emails obtained by the Banner reveal new Metro Arts leadership is falling short of that agreement, jeopardizing the next funding cycle.
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Legal challenge of Nashville transit referendum was in court today. Decision expected quickly. @connordaryani.bsky.social @nashvillebanner.bsky.social
Challenge to Nashville transit referendum heard in court - Nashville Banner
Davidson County Chancellor hears arguments in a case challenging a $3.1 billion transit referendum. Decision expected soon.
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January 8, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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After hearing arguments on Wednesday, Davidson County Chancellor Anne Martin predicted she would make a quick ruling in the legal challenge brought by the Committee to Stop an Unfair Tax, a group seeking to reverse the results of the November transit funding referendum.
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Challenge to Nashville transit referendum heard in court - Nashville Banner
Davidson County Chancellor hears arguments in a case challenging a $3.1 billion transit referendum. Decision expected soon.
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January 9, 2025 at 3:02 PM
After hearing arguments on Wednesday, Davidson County Chancellor Anne Martin predicted she would make a quick ruling in the legal challenge brought by the Committee to Stop an Unfair Tax, a group seeking to reverse the results of the November transit funding referendum.
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Chancellor Anne Martin held a scheduling hearing this morning on the Committee to Stop an Unfair Tax's suit to overturn the Transit referendum, which passed 2-1. They argue the referendum went beyond the scope of what is allowed by state law. (1/x)
December 6, 2024 at 4:24 PM
Chancellor Anne Martin held a scheduling hearing this morning on the Committee to Stop an Unfair Tax's suit to overturn the Transit referendum, which passed 2-1. They argue the referendum went beyond the scope of what is allowed by state law. (1/x)
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The Banner's @connordaryani.bsky.social was in the hearing this morning on the transit referendum. Here's what he saw:
Chancellor Anne Martin held a scheduling hearing this morning on the Committee to Stop an Unfair Tax's suit to overturn the Transit referendum, which passed 2-1. They argue the referendum went beyond the scope of what is allowed by state law. (1/x)
December 6, 2024 at 4:31 PM
The Banner's @connordaryani.bsky.social was in the hearing this morning on the transit referendum. Here's what he saw:
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ICYMI: As the Supreme Court heard arguments about Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors, conservative justices appeared to open the door for more state legislation against trans citizens
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Supreme Court weighs Tennessee's gender-affirming care ban - Nashville Banner
Supreme Court hears arguments on Tennessee's law banning gender-affirming care for transgender kids. Decision could impact far beyond the case.
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December 5, 2024 at 4:14 PM
ICYMI: As the Supreme Court heard arguments about Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors, conservative justices appeared to open the door for more state legislation against trans citizens
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As the Supreme Court heard arguments about Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors, conservative justices appeared to open the door for more state legislation against trans citizens.
Supreme Court weighs Tennessee's gender-affirming care ban - Nashville Banner
Supreme Court hears arguments on Tennessee's law banning gender-affirming care for transgender kids. Decision could impact far beyond the case.
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December 4, 2024 at 9:43 PM
As the Supreme Court heard arguments about Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors, conservative justices appeared to open the door for more state legislation against trans citizens.
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New from @connordaryani.bsky.social on the SCOTUS hearing
As the Supreme Court heard arguments about Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors, conservative justices appeared to open the door for more state legislation against trans citizens.
Supreme Court weighs Tennessee's gender-affirming care ban - Nashville Banner
Supreme Court hears arguments on Tennessee's law banning gender-affirming care for transgender kids. Decision could impact far beyond the case.
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December 4, 2024 at 9:46 PM
New from @connordaryani.bsky.social on the SCOTUS hearing
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TSU fired former Metro Councilmember Tanaka Vercher for refusing to bypass procedures in the federal financial aid process. Vercher alleges she was pressured to request funding early and was terminated after refusing.
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Tennessee State University faces lawsuit by former employee - Nashville Banner
Former TSU director of financial aid sues for wrongful termination after refusing to participate in illegal activities. Seeking back pay and damages.
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December 3, 2024 at 3:23 PM
TSU fired former Metro Councilmember Tanaka Vercher for refusing to bypass procedures in the federal financial aid process. Vercher alleges she was pressured to request funding early and was terminated after refusing.
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Textile Fabrics, a Nashville institution, set to close soon after more than 50 Years
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Textile Fabrics in Berry Hill to close - Nashville Banner
Textile Fabrics, a beloved Nashville fabric store, is closing its doors. Read about its history, impact, and the community's hopes for its future.
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November 29, 2024 at 9:17 PM
Textile Fabrics, a Nashville institution, set to close soon after more than 50 Years
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Textile Fabrics, a Nashville institution, set to close soon after more than 50 Years
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Textile Fabrics in Berry Hill to close - Nashville Banner
Textile Fabrics, a beloved Nashville fabric store, is closing its doors. Read about its history, impact, and the community's hopes for its future.
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November 29, 2024 at 9:21 PM
I love this feature from @connordaryani.bsky.social. The Martin Cherry photos are outstanding.
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Earlier this year, when the Banner tried to unseal documents related to our reporting on Davidson County Criminal Court Judge Cheryl Blackburn’s competency, we were denied. Now, our appeal is headed to the Tennessee Supreme Court.
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Tennessee Supreme Court to Hear Banner Case Seeking Judicial Records
Tennessee Supreme Court to hear case from Nashville Banner on sealing of court documents related to Judge Cheryl Blackburn's competency.
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November 22, 2024 at 4:06 PM
Earlier this year, when the Banner tried to unseal documents related to our reporting on Davidson County Criminal Court Judge Cheryl Blackburn’s competency, we were denied. Now, our appeal is headed to the Tennessee Supreme Court.
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