Carruthers’ sister joins plea to halt Tennessee execution
Governor declines to intervene
In Tennessee, people facing execution are neither seen nor heard
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Was a Tennessee inmate sentenced to death based on a false narrative?
On April 26, 1996, after securing the convictions of James Montgomery and Tony Carruthers for a triple murder, Shelby County prosecutors asked jurors to sentence the men to death.
Exonerees and advocates call for DNA testing before Tennessee executes Tony Carruthers
Death row exonerees and innocence advocates are calling on Gov. Bill Lee to halt the May 21 execution of Tony Carruthers to allow for DNA testing on evidence his attorneys said could prove his innocence.
Waymo self-driving cars bring viral incidents and policy predicaments to Nashville
On April 7, the Google-born self-driving car company Waymo began offering its ride-hailing service in Nashville.
Report: Utility was not prepared for winter storm that left Nashville in the dark
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Nashville TSA employee sounds alarm as agents enter second month without pay
Earlier this month, a team from the Second Harvest Food Bank set up at the Nashville International Airport to distribute more than 300 food boxes containing around two weeks worth of food.
Nashville advocates call removal of 15-20 benches ‘a disappointing betrayal’
Tensions have flared again between the Nashville Department of Transportation and community advocates after the removal of wooden benches that had been built, painted and placed at bus stops around town. The bench confiscation came to light Thursday by way of a widely circulated photo showing more than a dozen of them in a heap at a downtown facility.
As winter storm response inquiry begins, Nashville utility promises increased preparation for spring
Nashville Electric Service officials said they are increasing mitigation efforts ahead of the spring storm season, including more aggressive tree trimming and aerial mapping. At the same time, an independent review of the utility's response to January's historic winter storm is underway.
Tennessee prison officials say they need drone detection tech to combat contraband airdrops
The Tennessee Department of Correction is seeking funding for "drone detection technology" that officials say is necessary to stop people from airdropping drugs, weapons and other contraband into the state's prisons.
