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Tennessee Pioneers Inclusive Tourism with Colorblind Viewfinders and All-Terrain Wheelchairs for Enhanced Accessibility
In Tennessee, the push to make adventure accessible is gaining traction, with the state rolling out inclusive features for travelers of all abilities. As reported by the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, these initiatives include a variety of outdoor and indoor accommodations designed to ensure that everyone, including those living with disabilities, experiences the natural and man-made wonders the state has to offer.
Tennessee School Expels 10-Year-Old for Making a Finger Gun
A Tennessee 10-year-old was expelled from school for a full year after he pointed his finger in the shape of a gun and made mock "machine gun" noises, according to a ProPublica investigation. The boy was expelled as part of a "zero tolerance" law in Tennessee that mandates any student...
Justice Department sues software company for helping landlords raise rents across the country
The Department of Justice has announced it is suing a Texas software company for designing a program that helps landlords keep rent prices allegedly higher than they otherwise would. RealPage Inc., which sells and collects real estate data, used private information from landlords to train the company’s algorithm to set...
BlueCross BlueShield holding drive-thru flu shot clinic
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is partnering with city Church for a drive-thru flu shot clinic on September 7. According to the CDC, flu viruses and other respiratory viruses like COVID-19 will likely be spreading in the fall and winter, making it important for people to get a flu vaccine.
Tennessee Aquarium rescues endangered fish species from disappearing stream
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WSMV) - Wildlife preservationists successfully removed an endangered fish from streams reaching dangerously low levels in Tennessee last month. The Tennessee Aquarium said the emergency rescue operation was launched after seeing reports of streams drying up along Walden Ridge, where Laurel Dace is known to live. The rescue...
East Tennessee mourns death of Judge Duane Slone, remembered for his work fighting the drug crisis
East Tennessee is mourning the untimely death of a judge who took a special interest in helping drug-addicted defendants and fought for more resources to slow the epidemic. "The passing of Judge Slone is a tragic loss for the Judiciary and the State of Tennessee," wrote 4th Judicial District Circuit Court Judge...
State officials introduce ‘Every Child TN’ initiative to increase the number of foster families
On Monday, the Department of Children's Services (DCS) and the Governor's Faith-Based and Community Initiative (GFBCI) held a celebration at Belmont University's Fisher Center to kick off a new statewide initiative called 'Every Child TN.'
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