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New Tennessee law requires schools establish visitor code of conduct
A new bipartisan law, sponsored by Rep. Antonio Parkinson (D-Memphis), mandates school boards adopt a code of conduct for parents and other guests who visit campus. The proposal passed last legislative session and went into effect for the 2024-2025 school year.
Gibbs graduate to compete in Special Olympics World Winter Games in Italy
CORRYTON, Tenn. (WVLT) - Out of 101 athletes in the United States competing in the upcoming Special Olympics World Winter Games, only three are from East Tennessee. Among those three Tennesseans competing in Italy, Johnny Kelly is the only one from East Tennessee who will be representing his country. “It’s...
Judges dismiss suit alleging Tennessee’s political maps discriminate against communities of color
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A federal judicial panel has dismissed a lawsuit alleging that Tennessee’s U.S. House maps and those for the state Senate amount to unconstitutional racial gerrymandering. “In sum, the complaint alleges facts that are consistent with a racial gerrymander,” stated the ruling, which was issued...
Charges anticipated after 1 woman killed, two juveniles injured in crash, police say
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Metro Nashville Police Department said charges are anticipated following a fatal crash on Ewing Drive at Gwynwood Drive. Police said a 46-year-old woman was killed after the crash at 6:40 p.m. on Friday. The 46-year-old woman was driving east on Ewing Drive when another car...
See Photos from ACM Takeover of Downtown Nashville
Honorees, performers, presenters, and special guests took over downtown Nashville’s Lower Broadway on Wednesday as they arrived at the historic honky tonk, Robert’s Western World, for the ACM Honors Red Carpet ahead of the 17th ACM Honors show at the Ryman Auditorium. Performers and presenters took the stage to tribute this year’s Honorees Walt Aldridge, […] The post See Photos from ACM Takeover of Downtown Nashville appeared first on Sumner County Source.
Tennessee volleyball earns exhibition victory against Lipscomb
Tennessee defeated in-state foe Lipscomb, 3-0, in a preseason exhibition match on Friday night. The Lady Vols welcomed an opponent onto their home floor for the first time in 2024 as one final tune-up match before the regular season kicks off next week. The exhibition acted as a warm-up for...
Dolly Parton Abandons Dollywood Following Theme Park Shut Down, Opens New Business Instead
It looks like Dolly Parton is once again veering away from her duty as Dreamer-in-Chief at Dollywood, and setting her sights on yet another new business venture. While many celebrities stay busy creating their own brands with various products, it is hard to imagine another star who has stayed as busy as Dolly Parton after the country star confirmed her retirement (well, from touring).
Paralyzed stroke survivor back to styling hair in Middle Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — The first blowout of the day at Salon J and Day Spa in downtown Nashville is performed by Amber Garrett, a new stylist. You have no idea what this woman overcame to get to this chair. “Rock bottom for me was just knowing that I’ll...
La Vergne Issues Voluntary Water Conservation Notice for August 26-27
The City of La Vergne is issuing a voluntary citywide water conservation notice for August 26 and 27. The water conservation notice will allow workers to install a new meter at the water treatment plant as part of the final stages of the 24″ water main project. The notice will be effective from 10:00 p.m. on August 26 to Noon on August 27.
Vanderbilt Peabody initiative aims to strengthen global research efforts
The Vanderbilt University Peabody College of education and human development is planning to expand its global research efforts this fall, a recent university announcement said. According to Ellen Goldring, a professor of education and vice dean of Peabody College, the Vanderbilt Peabody Research Office’s new Peabody Global Initiatives program will...
Nashville mayor introduces legislation aimed at safety and ‘protecting First Amendment rights’
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell has announced the introduction of four new pieces of legislation that he says are aimed at boosting public safety and protecting First Amendment rights. O’Connell said that this legislation comes during high political tensions and that it will help discourage behavior...
Country legends to headline celebration at the Ryman: FHU’s 60th Anniversary of the Benefit Dinner
HENDERSON, Tennessee — In honor of the landmark 60th anniversary of the FHU Benefit Dinner, supporters of Freed-Hardeman University are invited to join a very special celebration at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee, Thursday, January 16, 2025. This year’s event will feature a performance by award-winning country group Shenandoah and a conversation with another legendary country star.
Recently Published Book Spotlight: Inquiry Under Bounds
David Thorstad is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Vanderbilt University, Senior Research Affiliate at the Global Priorities Institute, Oxford, and Research Affiliate at the MINT Lab, ANU. His research focuses on bounded rationality, inquiry, and the ethics of emerging technologies. In this Recently Published Book Spotlight, David discusses his most recent book, Inquiry Under Bounds, in which he develops a novel and comprehensive theory of rational inquiry influenced by the work of Herbert Simon as well as recent work in cognitive science. Inquiry Under Bounds is an open-access title, which can be read through Oxford Scholarship Online.
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