Jake Lowary
The Tennessean
Nashville, TN, United States
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Past articles by Jake:
Why the legacy of Tennessee's greatest war hero may not be the Medal of Honor
To many, Alvin C. York is known not as a decorated soldier, but a fighter for education. → Read More
Mike Fisher, Darrell Waltrip join 'faith, community' council in Bill Lee campaign
The group is one of several created by the gubernatorial campaigns to advise them on issues for key demographics. → Read More
What you will hear at health, wellness forum with Tennessee's gubernatorial candidates
Opioids will come up, but there's more in health and wellness issues facing next governor. → Read More
NWS: EF-2 tornado with 120 mph winds hit Clarksville area, injuring at least three and destroying homes
A powerful storm system barreled across the central U.S. and into Tennessee on Saturday, leaving at least three people injured in the Clarksville area and dozens homes damaged or destroyed. → Read More
Middle Tennessee schools downplay 'SHS' social media threat
School officials across the region downplayed possible threats that were apparently part of a national hoax fueled by posts on social media channels targeted at schools with the initials "SHS." Cheatham, Rutherford and Williamson counties were among schools that notified parents Thursday that they were not among those associated with the fake threats, which originated in Ohio. Cheatham County… → Read More
Murfreesboro VA doctor says he is using club drug to treat opioid addiction
A doctor at the Murfreesboro veterans hospital is using a drug once associated with nightclub party scenes to treat opioid addiction. → Read More
Nashville temperatures could eclipse 1986 record on Monday
The record temperature of 75 was set in 1986. → Read More
Inmate escapes Bedford County jail, authorities say
This is the second reported escape attempt in a month. → Read More
Many schools still unprepared, in denial about safety threats, expert says
In wake of Parkland shooting, school safety expert says too many still unprepared, in denial about threats. → Read More
Fake Tennessee GOP Twitter account highlighted in indictment of 13 Russians
The account had long drawn criticism from the Tennessee Republican Party, which repeatedly told Twitter that the account as fake and not associated with the party. → Read More
Fake Tennessee GOP Twitter account highlighted in indictment of 13 Russians
A defunct Twitter account is highlighted in a new federal indictment of 13 Russian nationals on Friday for attempting to meddle in the U.S. elections. → Read More
50 years after Vietnam, the Predators to help welcome home 6 veterans
They've held quiet reunions for five decades, and this year will be one to remember. → Read More
Tennessee National Guard nearly complete with security upgrades after Chattanooga shooting
Millions have been spent to boost security after gunman killed 5 in 2015 → Read More
Memphis VA launching probe into 'serious allegations' against hospital official
Anonymous letter alleges falsified time records for VA employees → Read More
Vietnam veterans group seeking photos of 190 Tennesseans killed during war
A volunteer is collecting photos of all of the fallen or missing veterans from Vietnam to display online and in the Education Center planned to be built beside the famous memorial in Washington D.C. → Read More
Veterans back Murfreesboro VA, but system still 'jacked up'
Veterans say troubled veterans hospital helped, but system still "jacked up" → Read More
Army medic charged with rape/murder of infant daughter returns to post
Conway’s case has generated intense discussion within the Fort Campbell community, many critical that he was released from jail, and others who think the Army should take its own steps to remove Conway from service. → Read More
3 of Tennessee's VA hospitals part of 'aggressive' improvement plan
4-part plan aimed to show improvement in critical evaluation data → Read More
Memphis VA employee used to push VA accountability law still has same job
The new law aims to protect whistleblowers and allow the VA more freedom in removing problem employees. → Read More
Why some veterans suddenly die after leaving Murfreesboro VA hospital
Similar cases raise questions about advocacy, quality of care → Read More