There is more to say, but for now let me tell you how proud I am of our Columbia Journalism students, whom I've watched report non-stop for days, sleep on floors, support one another & give their all to bearing witness under dire conditions: pulitzer.org/news/statement… The Pulitzer Prizes

I caught up with three experts and asked them what they think about a new law that allows armed teachers and staff in Tennessee schools.

The consensus was clear: It's a high-risk, complicated concept that should be handled with extreme caution. tennessean.com/story/news/edu…

Today, Vanderbilt University announced it's offering full-ride scholarships to Metro Schools students who qualify for a Pell Grant or have parental income under $100,000 a year.

It starts with those applying for fall 2025. tennessean.com/story/news/edu…

I caught up with three experts and asked them what they think about a new law that allows armed teachers and staff in Tennessee schools.

The consensus was clear: It's a high-risk, complicated concept that should be handled with extreme caution. tennessean.com/story/news/edu…

First Amendment rights on private university grounds is a tricky beast to understand, but in short: you essentially only have what the university grants you and nothing more (within reason). They do not have to adhere to the 1A.

By all accounts, Joey Fecci was a talented chef, skilled beyond his 26 years.

The Nashville food scene no doubt will feel this loss heavily

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Y'all go check out this teaser of my colleague and buddy
Keith Sharon's long-awaited podcast.

Murder on Music Row, an 8-part true crime podcast brought to you by the Tennessean, cross-examines a 1989 murder on one of Nashville's most famous streets. tennessean.com/story/news/cri…

Started the day cheering for Diana Leyva at the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series 10K and ended it cheering for Nashville SC.

All in all a very Nashville day.

THIRTEEN YEARS AGO TODAY: I still don't have the words to describe the generational tornado outbreak of April 27, 2011.

In Alabama, 62 tornadoes touched down. A total of 252 were killed, over one thousand more injured. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Rick Bragg is a gifted…

I’m usually on top of my emails but this Tennessee legislative session has made that a tall order. If you tried to reach me in the last month or two and I didn’t reply, I’m truly sorry.

I finally have it all organized into my folder system again. We’ll see how long it lasts. 😅

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signs arming teachers bill into law tennessean.com/story/news/pol… via @tennessean

The first meeting of the newly-appointed Tennessee State University board is starting at 2 p.m. The old board was ousted by state lawmakers last month in a controversial move.

More on the ouster here: tennessean.com/story/news/edu…
Watch the meeting live here: tnstate.edu/board/livestre…

It’s not an exhaustive list, but here’s a sampling of what Tennessee lawmakers did and didn’t accomplish this year.

Some bills you’ve probably heard of, others, you might not.

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After months of discussion and a last-minute deal, Tennessee lawmakers put the decision on holding back fourth graders into the hands of schools and parents.

Up to 6,000 kids may have been held back under the state's reading law if the bill didn't pass.
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Tennessee legislative session ends with failed voucher push, tax overhaul and party feuds. Melissa Brown | @itsmelissabrown on Bluesky has more on how it all unfolded this year. tennessean.com/story/news/pol… via @tennessean

Some Middle Tennessee school districts have already said they won't allow teachers to carry guns, despite a newly-passed bill. Most deferred answering the question because the measure is not yet law, pending action by Gov. Bill Lee.

Here's what I found out.
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Dog in the Capitol alert 🚨