Nashville day cares earn top marks despite safety violations
A Tennessean investigation reveals a disconnect between the perceived quality of care at child care centers and what state inspectors actually found.(Photo: Illustration by Nashville Design Studio)Despite multiple, serious violations at child care centers in Kentucky and Indiana stretching back for more than a decade, a for-profit child care operator expanded its business to Middle Tennessee, where the Department of Human Services licensed it to open a dozen more facilities.Never Grow Up Inc., which operates 12 child care centers here in Middle Tennessee underThe AcademyandHolly Treebrands, continued to violate health and safety rules.In one case, an unsupervised 5-year-old child suffered a ..>> view originalVIDEO: 156 Nashville students recite Preamble to US Constitution | WKRN News 2
VIDEO: 156 Nashville students recite Preamble to US ConstitutionWKRN web staffPublished:November 8, 2015, 5:00 amUpdated:November 8, 2015, 5:00 am(Courtesy: Karen McIntyre, Westmeade Elementary)NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Westmeade Elementary School in Nashville encourages their students to learn the introduction to the United States Constitution.To show patriotism and their recognition of the importance of the document, 156 Westmeade students recited the Preamble on camera.Students who memorized the piece were rewarded with “Pizza with the Principal.”VIDEOThe school also has fun with teaching the constitution withwebsites like this one.Without looking, how much of the Preamble can you recite?..>> view originalNashville Opera explores cultural landscape with 'Hydrogen Jukebox'
The cast of "Hydrogen Jukebox," back row, from left: Stefan Barner, Patrick McNally, Peter Johnson; middle row, from left: Caitlin McKechney, Rachele Schmiege, Hanna Brammer; seated: Henry Haggard.(Photo: Nashville Opera)Radical. Daring. Such words are not often associated with the world of opera.But that’s exactly how Nashville Opera’s CEO and Artistic Director John Hoomes describes “Hydrogen Jukebox.” Combining the rich, prophetic poetry of Allen Ginsberg and the haunting music of Philip Glass, this unusual piece promises a “kaleidoscopic voyage” through the cultural landscape of America from the 1950s through the 1980s.“ ‘Hydrogen Jukebox’ caused quite a stir when it premiered at the Spol..>> view originalObama to visit if Nashville wins health care challenge
Barack Obama12:03 a.m. CST November 8, 2015Buy PhotoPresident Barack Obama spoke in Madison on July 1 about the Affordable Care Act, days after the Supreme Court’s ruling in its favor.(Photo: Samuel M. Simpkins / The Tennessean)Buy PhotoStory HighlightsOpen enrollment season for plans on the health insurance marketplace just began.Healthy Communities Challenge wants 20 communities with best potential for impact to get covered.Today, more Americans have health insurance than ever before — under the Affordable Care Act, more than 17.6 million people have gained coverage, uninsured rates have plummeted, and millions more families have the security of knowing that they won’t go broke just becaus..>> view original5 takeaways from Predators' loss to Blues
Like this topic?You may also like these photo galleries:AutoplayShow ThumbnailsShow CaptionsLast SlideNext SlideBlues goalie Jake Allen (34) makes a save with pressure from Predators center Mike Fisher (12) during the first period at Bridgestone Arena.(Photo: Christopher Hanewinckel / USA TODA)Here are five takeaways from thePredators' 4-0 loss to the Blueson Saturday at Bridgestone Arena:Shots, shots, shots:The Predators took 45 shots Saturday, their second-highest total of the season, but failed to beat Blues goaltender Jake Allen. It was just the second time in franchise history that Nashville took at least 45 shots on goal and didn't score.Coincidentally, the other instance also came aga..>> view originalFisherman Shot At During Fundraiser At Percy Priest Lake
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - What was supposed to be a calm morning at the lake took a frightening turn for one kayak fisherman after shots were fired near him Saturday morning.Officials said the incident happened near the ramp at Smith Springs Public Use Area on Percy Priest Lake shortly after 8 a.m.That's when a copper Dodge with an unknown number of people inside started shooting at the lake. Shell casings were found at the scene.The fisherman, Robert Bogdal, was there to fish for a tournament and felt the timing of the shooting was ironic.The incident happened during a fundraiser to increase the reward for any information that can help solve the murder of Gregg Hawkins, the Rutherford County man ..>> view originalProduce discount program aims to curb senior hunger
Susan Zumback, a raw food coach, will teach you to eat healthier with more raw foods in your daily diet during a presentation at the Franklin library at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12.(Photo: Submitted)Seniors who rely on government assistance to buy groceries in some parts of Tennessee will have the chance to get discounts on fresh fruits and vegetables.AARP Foundation worked with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, UnitedHealthcare and Kroger to launch a pilot program, Fre$h Savings, which gives seniors on SNAP, the supplemental nutrition assistance program, up to $20 a month toward fresh produce.Several Kroger stores near Memphis in Tennessee and Mississippi are participating. When a senior..>> view originalChris Stapleton's 'Traveller': The album of a lifetime
Buy PhotoChris Stapleton performs at the Pilgrimage Music and Cultural Festival in Franklin on Sept. 27, 2015.(Photo: Shelley Mays / The Tennessean)Buy PhotoLast autumn a dying woman lay in bed and silently listened to an early copy of a favorite country song: “I couldn't tell you, honey, I don't know / Where I'm going but I've got to go / 'Cause every turn reveals some other road, and I'm a traveller."In the past few days, hundreds of thousands of people have heard those lyrics. They're from the title track ofChris Stapleton's "Traveller,"a critically acclaimed record that took home Album of the Year honors atWednesday's CMA Awards. The singer-songwriter also won New Artist of the Year and..>> view originalPredators Recall Bitetto from Conditioning Assignment
Nashville, Tenn. (November 7, 2015) – Nashville Predators President of Hockey Operations/General Manager David Poile announced Saturday that the club has recalled defensemanAnthony Bitettofrom his conditioning assignment with Milwaukee (AHL). Bitetto, 25 (7/15/90), posted four points (1g-3a) during his six-game stint with the Admirals, including the game-winning goal in last night’s 3-1 victory over the Lake Erie Monsters. The Island Park, N.Y., native has suited up for one game with the Predators this season – his eighth career NHL contest (all with Nashville). The Nashville Predators start a five-game home stand tonight by hosting the St. Louis Blues at 7 p.m. in the clu..>> view originalJustin Timberlake's CMA Guitar Goes Up For Auction
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Justin Timberlake made a splash at the CMA Awards, and Saturday night, the guitar he played at the show and signed went up for auction.Timberlake donated the guitar to the USO which held its "Big Band Bash" at Lane Motor Museum.Attendees enjoyed activities based around the World War II era, including a dance and a pretty exciting silent auction.Of course, the marquee item was that now famous Gibson guitar.“It’s a $5,000 guitar retail, but then the modifications they make to make it a Justin Timberlake guitar brings it to about $6,000, but then you add in the most amazing and epic of CMA performances,” said Kari Moore, the Center Director.The event went on most of the night..>> view original
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