Anika Exum
The Tennessean
Nashville, TN, United States
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Textbook commission asks for legal review of guidance for library book challenges
The commission's original deadline to issue guidance was Dec. 1, but it's still in draft stage and the commission has requested more state support. → Read More
Nashville's new Lawson High School: Colors, mascot and more revealed
Representatives gathered for a reveal of new details about Lawson High School, a new Bellevue-area school. The school replaces Hillwood High School. → Read More
Nation's Report Card shows decline in math and reading scores across US and Tennessee
The Nation's Report Card results, provide the first chance for state comparisons of students' progress since the onset of COVID-19. → Read More
One dead following Sunday morning shooting outside nightclub in South Nashville
An investigator said the victim was standing outside of the club with others when a dark car pulled up to Club Premium and shots were fired. → Read More
State approves two KIPP charter schools over Nashville board's objections
KIPP Southeast Elementary and Middle schools are proposed for the area encompassing Antioch and Cane Ridge and are projected to open in 2024. → Read More
How the widow of Williamson County's longest serving commissioner will remember him
A special Williamson County election will be held for his District 7 county commission seat on Nov. 8. → Read More
Fisk University parts ways with president Vann Newkirk
Four different presidents have lead Fisk, Nashville's oldest university, since 2015. Board Chair Frank L. Sims will serve as acting president. → Read More
Black Tennessee Voices LIVE show coming Sept. 20 to National Museum of African American Music
The Tennessean newsroom selected six Black storytellers, who will share their stories at the iconic National Museum of African American on Sept. 20. → Read More
Private preschool in Franklin looks to open a kindergarten in 2023
HEI Schools, which are based on the Finnish education model, opened in Franklin in 2021. It's the only Spanish immersion school in Williamson County. → Read More
Friday gatherings at Franklin's McLemore House help educate on local Black history
The African American Heritage Society of Williamson County hosts Porch Talks and First Fridays, offering a chance to learn local Black history. → Read More
Williamson County voting turnout lower than expected as deadline nears
Williamson County voters don't appear to be overly enthusiastic about the 2022 election season — based on early voting numbers. → Read More
Shop early, embrace used supplies: Tips from Williamson Co. parents to prepare for school
Approximately 45,000 students next Friday are preparing to walk through 58 public schools in Williamson County. → Read More
Williamson County Commission approves millions for next phase of this project
An intent to fund the next phase of Brentwood Middle School's replacement was approved at $40 million, alongside WCS's $12 million capital request. → Read More
What to know about 'The Hill' in Franklin: 'We want to give back to the community'
Four nonprofits partnered with Franklin officials to create 39 housing units at a fraction of the cost of the average home in Williamson County. → Read More
'The right time for me': Franklin's Sweden Perkins crowned Mrs. Tennessee America
The stay at home mom, homeschool teacher, social media influencer will represent the state in the Mrs. America pageant in Las Vegas. → Read More
Why Williamson County parents are suing school district, state education commissioner
Parent Choice Tennessee filed a lawsuit claiming Williamson County Schools' use of Wit & Wisdom's English curriculum violates Tennessee law. → Read More
Nashville businesses, residents honoring Juneteenth through Monday
Celebrations of freedom took over Middle Tennessee streets this weekend in honor of Juneteenth. → Read More
Law enforcement recovers body of a man in Stewart Creek after falling off boat
Divers recovered the body of a Rockvale man at Stewart Creek Sunday. → Read More
'I've never denied any of my kids': Herschel Walker on his children at Nashville event
At the a Faith and Freedom Coalition conference in Nashville, Walker was welcomed with a standing ovation by the conservative, Christian audience. → Read More
How to celebrate 2022 Juneteenth in Franklin? Here's some events
The Franklin Equity and Justice Coalition and the African American Heritage Society of Williamson County will host a series of events. → Read More