Vanderbilt University Hit by Cyberattack That Impacts Multiple Services
Vanderbilt University was hit with a cyber attack Monday. Faculty and staff were told to disconnect from networks and shut down university devices.
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Nov. 9: French President Sues Candace Owens; Nashville SC’s Record-Setting Season
French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron file a defamation lawsuit against Candace Owens, Nashville SC caps a record-setting MLS regular season, and the Nashville Fire Department breaks ground on its new headquarters.
Metro Nashville Government Plans to Offer Employee Buyouts
Mayor Freddie O'Connell has introduced legislation to create a retirement incentive program offering up to $1,000 per year of service to encourage eligible Metro employees to retire ahead of a challenging budget cycle.
Staking Our Claim Episode 4: Trailblazers
McKenzie Tuckson and Joyce George have each been trailblazers in their own ways. McKenzie was the first student with Rett Syndrome, a rare and severe form of autism that rendered her nonverbal, to attend Metro Nashville Public Schools. With the help of assistive devices, she found her voice, succeeded in school and…
Marsha Blackburn’s Final Four: Who’s In and Who’s Out of Contention for Senate Appointment
One of the most interesting races in Tennessee this year was never on the ballot, but is now in the hands of Governor-elect Marsha Blackburn, who will appoint her own replacement to the U.S. Senate. While a seat as a freshman Republican in the Senate likely lost some of its appeal this week as a
Nov. 6: A Confirmed Measles Case in Nashville; CoreCivic Making Bank From Deportations
The Metro Public Health Department confirmed a measles case in Nashville. CoreCivic reported earnings growth due to increased ICE detentions and deportations. Lyft announced plans to expand its Waymo robotaxi service, and Marsha Blackburn named her gubernatorial transition committee.
The 2026 Nashville Banner Impact Report
When the new Nashville Banner was launched in March 2024, we said it was a response to the decline of local public service journalism, and we’ve tried to live that pledge through our journalism this year. In February, our investigation into the 2025 ICE raids in Nashville uncovered a problematic relationship with the…
Nov. 5: Marsha Blackburn’s Transition Team; First Bills Filed for Next Legislative Sesssion
Governor-elect Marsha Blackburn announced her transition team led by Stuart McWhorter, legislators filed early bills for the 2027 session, the Nashville Zoo celebrated the birth of its first giant anteater pup in five years and more.