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Metro officials say they will continue to push for transgender-affirming health coverage under Metro insurance after a benefits board vote denied it.

This includes mental health care, hormone therapy, hair removal, gender affirmation surgery and other forms of gender-affirming care, according to a report from the Metro Human Relations Commission in support of adding the health coverage. Metro Council member and LGBTQ Caucus Chair Nancy VanReece said efforts to add this type of coverage have been ongoing...

The last Power Poll of the year finds respondents bullish on the economy and unsure about the future of U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper.

Longtime local nonprofit leader Hal Cato is stepping down from his position as CEO of Thistle Farms — and considering a run for mayor.

‘No decision’ yet on potential 2023 mayoral run

‘No decision’ yet on potential 2023 mayoral run

By Michele Silva May 14, 2021 | 7:49 AM NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced a new series of partnerships to fight human trafficking in the Volunteer State. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, human trafficking is a demand-driven crime that involves exploiting a person for labor, services or commercial sex and particularly impacts women and children. It is one of the fastest-growing criminal enterprises in the country, and cases have been reported i...

Gov. Bill Lee launches anti-human trafficking partnership with Tim Tebow, other partners The Tennessee FY21-22 budget included over $5 million in funding for key groups fighting human trafficking and supporting victims. Author: WBIR Staff Updated: 10:50 PM CDT May 13, 2021 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — On Thursday, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced a new series of partnerships to fight human trafficking in the Volunteer State. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Inve...

Anti-Human Trafficking Partnership Launched By Governor Bill Lee Thursday, May 13, 2021 Governor Bill Lee announced on Thursday a new series of partnerships to fight human trafficking in Tennessee.   According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, human trafficking is a demand-driven crime that involves exploiting a person for labor, services or commercial sex and particularly impacts women and children. It is one of the fastest growing criminal enterprises in the coun...