Category: Tennessee

Nashville School Shooter Identified by Officials as 28-Year-Old Woman

Three children and three adult staff members at a private elementary school in Nashville, Tennessee, were fatally shot on March 27 after a 28-year-old woman opened fire inside the building, officials said. The shooting occurred at The Covenant School, a Christian school for students in preschool through sixth grade. The suspect, who Metro Nashville Police Department (MPND)…


Nashville School Shooter Identified by Officials as 28-Year-Old Former Student

Three children and three adult staff members at a private elementary school in Nashville, Tennessee, were fatally shot on March 27 after a 28-year-old former student at the school opened fire inside the building, officials said. The assailant, who was killed by police, was Nashville resident Audrey Elizabeth Hale, officials said. However, Police Chief John Drake…


3 Children Dead, 3 Adults After a School Shooting in Tennessee: Officials

Nashville Police announced on Monday they responded to a shooting at a private elementary school and preschool as officials confirmed three children and three adults confirmed dead. The shooter, who has yet to be identified, was killed by responding Nashville Police officers, the department wrote on Twitter. Nashville Police officials said at news conference that the…


3 Children, 3 Adults Dead in Tennessee Christian School Shooting: Officials

Nashville Police announced on Monday they responded to a shooting at a private elementary school and preschool as officials confirmed three children and three adults died. The shooter, who has yet to be identified, was killed by responding Nashville Police officers, the department wrote on Twitter. “An active shooter event has taken place at Covenant…


At Least 3 Children Dead After a School Shooting in Tennessee: Officials

Nashville Police announced on Monday they responded to a shooting at a private elementary school and preschool as officials indicated several children were confirmed dead. The shooter, who has yet to be identified, was killed by responding Nashville Police officers, the department wrote on Twitter. “An active shooter event has taken place at Covenant School,…


Suspect Dead After Shooting at Nashville Private School

NASHVILLE, Tenn.—The suspect in a shooting at a private Christian school in Nashville on Monday is dead, officials said. The Nashville Fire Department said on Twitter there are “multiple patients” but their conditions were not immediately clear. The shooting occurred at The Covenant School, where students walked to safety holding hands to a nearby church…


Freeway Crash Kills 6 Youths Thrown From Car in Tennessee

A car crash killed six young people, including a 1-year-old infant, after they were ejected from their vehicle early Sunday on a freeway in middle Tennessee, authorities said. Two adults were injured, one of them critically. Emergency crews found a car upside down with extensive damage when they responded at about 2 a.m. to the…


‘Climate Action Plan’ in Southern City Draws Backlash Over Diversity, Smart City Language

A Climate Action Plan being debated in Chattanooga, Tennessee was the subject to a public hearing in front of the city’s council on Tuesday, March 21, drawing a wide range of support and adamant opposition. Tuesday’s meeting was of such interest that Chattanooga City Council Chairman Darrin Ledford said the building was over capacity per…


Tennessee Governor Signs Legislation Blocking Local Bans on Natural Gas Stoves

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, a Republican, has signed legislation prohibiting local governments from banning gas stoves. The move comes after federal agencies have been in discussion on their potential for emitting unsafe levels of air pollutants allegedly contributing to respiratory problems and climate change, allegations that have been criticized by Republicans and industry groups. State…


Consumer Privacy Bill in Tennessee Raises Concerns, Sponsor Says It Solves Current Lack of Regulation

A bill in Tennessee with the intention of protecting consumers was set to be discussed in committees last week but due to time in the Senate and the sponsor requesting that discussion of the bill be held a week in the House, the bill has so far not moved anywhere. It is expected to be…