Jessica Bliss
The Tennessean
Nashville, TN, United States
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Coronavirus hits highest hospitalizations and Nashville approves largest tax hike
Plus, Black lawmakers "sick of" long-simmering racial insensitivity and how a high school football great got his Cotton Bowl ring back after 30 years. → Read More
Anti-Semitic message written on Nashville Holocaust Memorial at Gordon Jewish Community Center
The act comes at a time of unrest as protests take place across the country calling for the end of police brutality and systemic racism. → Read More
Cancer through COVID-19: What it means when you face a tumor and a pandemic
Fighting for her life against a tumor she could feel and a pandemic she could not foresee, Jennifer Brantley turned to telehealth to keep her safely isolated. → Read More
Deer Run camp director hospitalized and battling COVID-19
Earlier this month, Deer Run canceled its first four weeks of day and overnight camps after 32 summer staff and three year-round staff tested positive. → Read More
Kid Rock's Honky Tonk, 13 others cited for not complying with coronavirus public health orders
The Metro Public Health Department issued a citation for Kid Rock's for not social distancing. Thirteen other Nashville businesses were also cited. → Read More
Daughter of Hank Williams Jr. killed in car crash in Henry County
Katherine Williams-Dunning's SUV crossed the median and rolled over in Henry County on Saturday night. Her husband was flown to Vanderbilt. → Read More
Tennessee's coronavirus 'uptick' and the fight against Confederate monuments
Plus: The humble Nashville truck driver who saved not one life but two, and how 90,000 new laptops will help Nashville schools prepare for fall. → Read More
Play dates during the pandemic: What do you need to know before reintroducing kids to fun with friends?
After months of social distancing, many families are wondering how to safely reintroduce their kids to society. → Read More
Nashville's special-edition 'I Voted' sticker shows 'importance of all women in the voting process'
Milka Negasi, a rising senior at Hume-Fogg, created the winning design to show the "importance of all women in the voting process." → Read More
Nashville school pledges to remove statue of confederate soldier from its campus
Sam Davis' statue will be taken down within the week. The action comes as Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee asks lawmakers to end Nathan Bedford Forrest day. → Read More
Not 'too young to know.' Nashville students organize rally to join movement that has lasted generations
A group of Nashville students are organizing their own rally for Thursday afternoon. They want to show that they, too, have the power to help create change. → Read More
Nashville woman killed in two-vehicle crash when her SUV caught fire
The other driver was transported to Vanderbilt Medical Center with severe burns and is in stable condition. One passenger escaped with minor injuries. → Read More
In Tennessee, peaceful demonstrations by day turned destructive after dark
Across Tennessee, people protested police brutality and the death of George Floyd. Saturday night's unrest left communities across the state shaken. → Read More
Nashville endures decimation, isolation — and now, a peaceful uprising turned destructive
On Saturday night, as the historic courthouse burned and windows shattered, a total of 28 people were arrested. → Read More
A call to reduce police funding, MLS to return to play, Nashville restaurants closed forever because of COVID-19
Plus, Tennessee loses of a football coaching legend, tornado victims try to get back on their feet and the Republican Party considers Nashville for its convention. → Read More
Volatility and vertigo: Schools across Tennessee face complex decisions and anxious parents
Uncertainty will require schools, parents and students to be nimble and adapt to new expectations and learning environments month to month, or week to week. → Read More
Her parents sacrificed their future for hers. Now, a $50,000 scholarship will change this Antioch grad's life
Kim Boih immigrated to America at age 10. Her mother has a mental illness. Her father died from cancer. A scholarship will help her pursue her passion. → Read More
Drive-thru graduation ceremonies show Nashville's Class of 2020 has so much joy to give
Plus, Oprah Winfrey gives $2 million to feed Nashville families, a new celeb-backed Tennessee bourbon and Preds want to host games if NHL season resumes. → Read More
Gideon's Army steadfast in helping North Nashville heal and rebuild throughout crisis
Gideon's Army has a motto: See a need, fill that need. It remains resilient in its service to a community hit by the tornado during this time of isolation. → Read More
Thousands to race 1,000K across Tennessee this summer thanks to the founder of the famous Barkley Marathons
More than 19,000 runners will come together around the globe to run across a state many won't ever step foot in — not this summer or perhaps ever. → Read More