Cole Johnson
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Nashville, TN, United States
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MACC wavies adoptions fees this week in effort to clear the kennels
This comes just days after the group announced they were full, with only one large dog kennel available in their adoption room. → Read More
Bill that reduces Metro Council by half its members passes Senate, now heads to Gov. Lee's desk
The bill, which passed the Tennessee House earlier this week and the state Senate on Thursday, would cap Metro Council at 20 members. → Read More
Term limits in Congress? Some Tennessee lawmakers want to make that happen
A resolution is making its way through the legislature, calling for a convention to propose term limits for both chambers at the federal level. → Read More
Belcourt Theatre set to show 'Best Picture' nominations marathon
It all leads up to the theatre screening the Oscars, which is their big annual fundraiser. They usually raise between $70,000 to $100,000 for their annual operating budget. → Read More
'We are poised on the edge of a new era' Vanderbilt University Medical Center pushes for cure for Alzheimer's
Dr. Paul Newhouse, Director of the Vanderbilt Center for Cognitive Medicine said where we are when it comes to treating Alzheimer's is by thinking of where we were 25 years ago with AIDS. → Read More
Living museum at Ezell-Harding Christian School brings Black history figures to life
Students dressed up as iconic figures from history, bringing their stories to life at the fourth-annual "living museum." → Read More
Intensive program begins for skilled trade training
Starting February 27, an intensive program will help people learn new skills to get them ready to join that workforce. → Read More
Bills on public drag performances, gender-affirming care slated for House vote
The bills deal with drag performances and gender-affirming care. Both have passed in the Tennessee Senate. → Read More
New bill would allow some college students to bring guns on campus
A Tennessee lawmaker wants to allow some university students to be armed on campus. The bill's sponsor, Sen. Joey Hensley, said students need to be able to defend themselves. → Read More
Tennessee's Move Over Law could see higher fines with new bill
It more than doubles the fines. For instance, on the third offense instead of $1,000, you are looking at $2,500. → Read More
New US military policy grants service members up to 3 weeks leave to travel for an abortion
The military will grant up to three weeks of administrative absence for service members to get an abortion. → Read More
'What the hell is wrong with you' Man arrested after driving the wrong way on I-65
"Give me your hands. Give me your hands. What the hell is wrong with you. You almost killed somebody," the officer said in the video. → Read More
P.K. Subban set to be honored at Predators game
If you are one of the first 7,600 fans that attend the game Monday, you will get a P.K. Subban poster. → Read More
New response team aiming to help in mental health crises launches in Nashville
They group is called REACH and aims to respond if you are having a mental health crisis rather than sending law enforcement. They will go to crisis situations that don't require police. → Read More
State bill placing limits on number of city council members heads to committee vote
The bill that would cut Metro Council in half will be up for a vote at 1:30 p.m. in the House Local Government Committee. The press conference will follow. → Read More
As more people skip out on alcohol, local businesses work to meet the moment
More people are becoming "sober curious" and evaluating their relationship with alcohol. Now more places are offering nonalcoholic alternatives. → Read More
Gov. Bill Lee set to deliver fifth State of the State Address on Monday night
The governor's annual speech will be held at 6 p.m. in the House Chamber of the Tennessee State Capitol. → Read More
Trial studying drug to fight Alzheimer's seeks more diverse participant pool
Black adults are twice as likely to get the disease compared to white adults. Only about 10% of people in the nationwide trial are Black. → Read More
Southwest Airlines President and CEO: 'We are deeply sorry'
Southwest Airlines' President and CEO is explaining to customers how they are moving forward following the Christmas holiday chaos. → Read More
Metro Council works to combat violent crime with potential grant money
When it comes to violent crime, Nashville has seen an % increase from 2019 to 2021. At the central precinct, there was a 21% increase in 2022. → Read More