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Tennessee Volkswagen employees overwhelmingly vote to join United Auto Workers union
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Quick Glance: UAW Secures Historic Victory as Volkswagen Workers in Tennessee Vote for Union Representation
- Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, made history by voting to join the United Auto Workers, marking the first auto factory in the South since the 1940s to unionize.
- Nearly three-quarters of 3,613 workers voted yes in a three-day election with high turnout, granting the union a significant first win in its efforts to organize factories of a dozen automakers in the South.
- The organizing effort concludes a strong year for the U.S. labor movement, obtaining record wage increases across various industries through strikes and tough negotiations.
- The UAW, led by President Shawn Fain, achieved notable successes in negotiations with Detroit automakers last fall, securing substantial raises and benefits through a contentious strike.
Tennessee Passes Bill to Allow Teachers to Carry Concealed Handguns: The move came about a year after the state’s deadliest school shooting and was opposed by ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/us/politics/tennessee-teachers-guns.html
Today is the last day Monell's at the Manor is serving breakfast and lunch : Today is the last day to eat at Monell's at the Manor by the Nashville ...
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The US Supreme Court stepped into the contentious unionization drive at Starbucks, hearing arguments in the chain's challenge to a judicial order requiring it ...
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Tennessee passes bill to let teachers carry guns, a year after mass shooting : A year after six people were killed at Nashville’s Covenant School ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/04/23/tennessee-bill-arming-teachers-guns-passes/
Mandisa, 'American Idol' alum, dies at 47: Contemporary Christian singer Mandisa, who appeared on “American Idol” and won a Grammy for her 2013 album “Overcomer ...
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Quick Glance: Mandisa, 'American Idol' Singer and Grammy Winner, Passes Away at 47
- Grammy-winning singer Mandisa, who rose to fame on season five of 'American Idol,' has passed away, her representative confirmed on Friday.
- Mandisa, whose full name is Mandisa Lynn Hundley, shot to stardom after placing ninth on 'American Idol.' She went on to win a Grammy for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album in 2014 for her album 'Overcomer.'
- In 2017, the singer told 'Good Morning America' that she fell into a deep depression in 2014 and almost took her own life following the death of her close friend, Lakisha Mitchell, who had breast cancer.
- Tributes poured in following news of Mandisa’s passing, with colleagues like Robin Roberts and Matthew West expressing their sorrow and reminiscing about their time spent with the late singer.
Beyoncé is bringing her fans of color to country music. Will they be welcomed in?
apnews.com/article/beyonce-country-music-cowboy-carter-4d18971de9d597ac1c7bb2f99f90daa9
Quick Glance: Beyoncé: Diversity in Country Music and Challenges Ahead
- Beyoncé's latest project is not only No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for the second consecutive week, but she became the first Black woman to top Billboard’s country album chart.
- Beyoncé's steamrolling into country music – and her motivation behind it — has reignited discussions about the genre’s origins and its diversity.
- Reyna Roberts is part of a new generation of artists, like Shaboozey, Tanner Adell and Willie Jones, who are fusing country with other genres like hip-hop.
- Fans and experts seem to agree that Beyoncé has created an education on Black country trailblazers like Linda Martell and Rhiannon Giddens, and is providing an immeasurable amount of attention toward existing artists.
Could the Union Victory at VW Set Off a Wave?: Some experts say the outcome at a plant in Chattanooga, Tenn., may be organized labor’s most significant advance ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/20/business/economy/uaw-union-future.html
Unions Take Aim at South After UAW Win: A successful drive at a VW plant in Tennessee has organizers eyeing gains in a fast-growing region that has historically ...
wsj.com/economy/jobs/unions-take-aim-at-south-after-uaw-win-d5842800
Morgan Wallen says he's 'not proud' of behavior after arrest: Country music star Morgan Wallen says he’s “not proud” of his behavior and accepts responsibility ...
apnews.com/article/morgan-wallen-arrest-bar-message-12788b00384ed365ab75e12d5b166dee
Mandisa, former ‘American Idol’ contestant and Grammy winner, dies at 47, reports say
charlotteobserver.com/news/nation-world/national/article287834015.html
Tennessee GOP-led Senate spikes bill seeking to ban LGBTQ+ Pride flags in schools
newschannel5.com/news/tennessee-gop-led-senate-spikes-bill-seeking-to-ban-lgbtq-pride-flags-in-schools
Country star Morgan Wallen arrested on felony charges in downtown Nashville: Wallen is accused of throwing chair off 6th story of new Chief's bar
newschannel5.com/news/country-star-morgan-wallen-arrested-on-felony-charges-in-downtown-nashville
Fisk's Morgan Price becomes first HBCU athlete to win NCAA gymnastics championship
axios.com/local/nashville/2024/04/14/ncaa-gymnastics-champion-hbcu-fisk-morgan-price
Governors of six Southern states warn workers against joining UAW union: Governors of six Southern states — Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/04/16/republican-governors-uaw/
At least 2 killed, 6 others injured in shooting at Memphis block party, police say
cnn.com/2024/04/20/us/memphis-shooting-orange-mound-block-party/
Kellie Pickler Returns To Stage For First Time Since Her Husband's Death Last Year
huffpost.com/entry/kellie-pickler-nashville-concert-kyle-jacobs-death_n_6628263de4b00ea555a5594b
Riley Strain texted mom about strange-tasting drink on night he disappeared, she says
nypost.com/2024/04/16/us-news/riley-strain-texted-mom-about-strange-tasting-drink-on-night-he-disappeared-she-says/
It's strawberry season in Tennessee! Find a local farm to pick some: It's strawberry season in Tennessee! If you want fresh strawberries ...
newschannel5.com/news/its-strawberry-season-in-tennessee-find-a-local-farm-to-pick-some
Abortion: Progressive candidates share their stories after Roe's fall: They're doing so more frequently in states that banned abortion after the Supreme Court’s ...
apnews.com/article/abortion-personal-stories-progressive-candidates-1fc9f35dd526fa61c9252d4c88f215db
Quick Glance: Arizona GOP outlines alternative abortion strategy
- Republican state legislators in Arizona are considering alternative ballot measures in response to a court ruling upholding a strict abortion ban.
- The GOP's strategy document plans to provide voters with alternatives to the Arizona for Abortion Access ballot measure.
- Republicans aim to constitutionalize existing laws to discuss abortion policy.
- The document outlines various scenarios, including 'Phase 1' and 'Phase 2' options for lawmakers.
Friends remember motorcyclist killed in road rage incident in Murfreesboro: Murfreesboro Police say a road rage incident led to the death of a motorcyclist over ...
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Non-alcoholic bottle shop wants to open Nashville NA Bar: One small business in Nashville is looking to expand. Killjoy is a non-alcoholic bottle shop and is ...
newschannel5.com/news/non-alcoholic-bottle-shop-wants-to-open-nashville-na-bar
Beyoncé and the ‘Renaissance’ of Black Country Music Highlighted in ‘Call Me Country’ Doc
rollingstone.com/music/music-country/cnn-drops-call-me-country-trailer-beyonce-cowboy-carter-1235009122/
Nashville Predators host 9th annual Pride Night during Thursday's game: Fans have the opportunity to join the Nashville Predators and support the LGBTQ+ ...
newschannel5.com/news/nashville-predators-host-9th-annual-pride-night-during-thursdays-game
Start your week smart: Foreign aid package, surveillance bill, Memphis shooting, VW union vote, USC graduation drama
cnn.com/2024/04/21/us/5-things-april-21-trnd/
GOP senator calls for US retaliatory strikes on Iran: Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) called for retaliatory strikes against Iran after Tehran ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4592547-gop-senator-calls-for-us-retaliatory-strikes-on-iran/
Rapper Chris King fatally shot at 32, mourned by former housemate Justin Bieber: Rapper Chris King is being remembered by former housemate Justin Bieber ...
nydailynews.com/2024/04/23/rapper-chris-king-killed-hayes-street-hotel-justin-bieber-machine-gun-kelly-tributes/
UAW clinches watershed union victory at Volkswagen Tennessee factory: Workers at Volkswagen's Tennessee plant have voted to join the United Auto Workers ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/uaw-clinches-watershed-union-victory-volkswagen-tennessee-factory-2024-04-20/
Nashville Predators clinch spot in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs nine times in past ten seasons
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Tennessee teacher arrested after bringing guns to preschool and threatening to shoot colleague
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/tennessee-teacher-arrested-bringing-guns-preschool-threatening-shoot-c-rcna148667
Plans in the Senate: US state of Tennessee wants to introduce death penalty for child abuse
spiegel.de/panorama/justiz/us-bundesstaat-tennessee-will-todesstrafe-fuer-kindesmissbrauch-einfuehren-a-19c193d1-83df-460e-8426-7c6c8c7d3473
What the union vote at Volkswagen means for Tesla: Friday's victory at Volkswagen in Tennessee represents a turning point for the United Auto Workers union as ...
businessinsider.com/uaw-union-vote-volkswagen-tesla-elon-musk-organizing-2024-4
Longtime Nashville lawyer Bart Durham dies at 89: He is the founder of the personal injury law firm Bart Durham Injury Law. He moved to the city in 1969 ...
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Six people hurt in shooting near South Nashville nightclub, convicted felon arrested
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Tinashe, Billy Porter among those performing at this years Nashville Pride Festival
newschannel5.com/news/tinashe-billy-porter-among-those-performing-at-this-years-nashville-pride-festival
Nashville's getting a new neighborhood. I got an exclusive interview with the people helping make it happen.
newschannel5.com/news/nashvilles-getting-a-new-neighborhood-i-got-an-exclusive-interview-with-the-people-helping-make-it-happen
The South has few unionized auto plants. Workers say this one could be next. : Volkswagen workers in Tennessee could choose to make their plant one of the first ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/04/15/vw-uaw-tennessee-union-vote/
Mandisa death investigation turning up no signs of foul play: Police are investigating the death of 'American Idol' veteran and Christian singer Mandisa ...
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2024-04-23/mandisa-death-investigation-cause-of-death-tennessee
Confusion as SNAP Benefits Paid Out Early: Several SNAP recipients in Tennessee reported receiving their May payment earlier and thinking it was an extra.
newsweek.com/confusion-snap-benefits-paid-out-early-1893149
Labor Organizer Jane McAlevey on UAW’s Astounding Victory in VW Tennessee & Her Fight Against Cancer
democracynow.org/2024/4/23/jane_mcalevey_uaw_volkswagen_us_labor
Digging deeper into the deal that will transform the East Bank: It's hard to keep up with all the changes in Nashville... it seems a new crane is added to ...
newschannel5.com/news/digging-deeper-into-the-deal-that-will-transform-the-east-bank
Will Governor Lee try to defeat lawmakers against school vouchers? We asked him about it.
newschannel5.com/news/will-governor-lee-try-to-defeat-lawmakers-against-school-vouchers-we-asked-him-about-it
Rep. Tim Burchett on UFOs: ‘Yeah, I think there’s a cover up’: Following a classified briefing on unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs), more commonly known as ...
thehill.com/homenews/4601770-rep-tim-burchett-on-ufos-yeah-i-think-theres-a-cover-up/
Co-working startup plans huge expansion of clubs in Atlanta, Nashville and other cities
ajc.com/news/business/switchyards-to-expand-co-working-clubs-in-atlanta-nashville-charlotte-and-other-cities/DDCXZWN5FZAF5EBIHPR6PT6EOQ/
Messi double keeps Miami on top in MLS: FORT LAUDERDALE, United States (AFP)— Lionel Messi scored twice and created another for Sergio Busquets as Inter Miami ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/21/messi-double-keeps-miami-top-mls/
Quick Glance: Messi Leads Inter Miami to 3-1 Win over Nashville
- Lionel Messi scores two goals to lead Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory over Nashville SC.
- Messi's brace puts him at seven goals in the MLS season, leading the league's goal scorers.
- A crucial moment was Messi's first goal, setting the stage for Inter Miami's win.
- Inter Miami maintains the lead in the MLS Eastern Conference, preparing for Messi's departure for Copa America in the summer.
How the UAW’s win may change the South: For five decades, the southern United States has been an attractive location for foreign automakers to open plants thanks ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/business/uaw-south-jobs/
Candace Owens Becomes Catholic: The conservative political commentator previously identified as a Reformed Evangelical Protestant.
newsweek.com/candace-owens-becomes-catholic-1893076
Trans care restrictions force some families to travel hours, spend hundreds for treatment
abcnews.go.com/US/trans-care-restrictions-force-families-travel-hours-spend/story
Parents of Covenant School shooting victims beg judge not to release shooter Audrey Hale's manifesto
nypost.com/2024/04/17/us-news/audrey-hale-hearing-parent-begs-judge-not-to-release-writings/
Arming Teachers bill will move forward in the Tennessee House, according to the House sponsor
newschannel5.com/news/arming-teachers-bill-will-move-forward-in-the-tennessee-house-according-to-the-house-sponsor
Musician T Bone Burnett is trading his dystopian sensibilities for some warm-hearted acoustic music
apnews.com/article/music-t-bone-burnett-nashville-e590083d9d0a7b965d8621ba78a8d41c
One year after the Nashville shooting: Tennessee Senate votes to arm teachers: A year ago, an attacker killed six people at a Nashville elementary school ...
spiegel.de/ausland/tennessee-senat-stimmt-fuer-bewaffnung-von-lehrern-ein-jahr-nach-schul-amoklauf-a-0f2ffde3-effb-42be-b980-19c3abbdcdf6
Country star Morgan Wallen arrested in Nashville at Eric Church's Chief's for throwing chair: Police
tennessean.com/story/news/2024/04/08/morgan-wallen-arrested-nashville-tn-bar-chiefs-reportedly-throwing-chair/73241085007/
Quick Glance: Morgan Wallen Arrested for Incident Involving Chair in Nashville
- Country music artist Morgan Wallen was taken into custody in Nashville on late Sunday evening for his alleged involvement in an incident related to a chair on a rooftop.
- Wallen is currently facing three charges of reckless endangerment after a chair landed in close proximity to two police officers.
- His legal representative verified the arrest, stating that Wallen is fully cooperating with the authorities.
- The bail amount for Wallen has been established at $15,250, and he has been assigned a court appearance scheduled for May 3.
Beyoncé, Lana, and the Country Music Boom Outside Nashville: Artists like Beyoncé, Lana Del Rey, and Zach Bryan are ignoring gatekeepers, writing better music ...
vulture.com/article/beyonce-lana-country-music-nashville.html
Should teachers be armed in Tennessee? The Senate says 'yes.' It's on hold in the House.
newschannel5.com/news/should-teachers-be-armed-in-tennessee-the-senate-says-yes-its-on-hold-in-the-house
'It's disheartening': Bill that would've help struggling families with high cost of childcare fails
newschannel5.com/news/its-disheartening-bill-that-wouldve-help-struggling-families-with-high-cost-of-childcare-fails
You can stay at the home of country music legend Hank Snow through Airbnb and Vrbo
newschannel5.com/news/you-can-stay-at-the-home-of-country-music-legend-hank-snow-through-airbnb-and-vrbo
Tennessee case challenges abortion ban: 3 takeaways from arguments: A three-judge panel in Tennessee heard arguments Thursday in a case seeking to have the ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4577547-tennessee-abortion-ban-hearing/
Morgan Wallen 'not proud' after tossing chair from 6th floor: Country star Morgan Wallen says he accepts responsibility after a chair-throwing incident at a bar ...
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2024-04-22/morgan-wallen-arrest-chair-toss-nashville-bar
VW Works Closely With Unions in Germany, but UAW May Be Less Cuddly: Organizers are raring for “the real fight” after their win in Chattanooga ...
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Tennessee Senate passes bill allowing teachers to carry guns amid vocal protests: According to the bill, Tennessee teachers would need to undergo special ...
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/10/tennessee-bill-teachers-carrying-guns-school-shootings/73284143007/
Hipgnosis agrees sale to Concord in $1.4 bln music rights deal: Nashville-based independent music company Concord has agreed to buy Britain's Hipgnosis Songs ...
reuters.com/business/media-telecom/concord-chorus-buy-music-investor-hipgnosis-songs-fund-14-bln-2024-04-18/
The Rock 'n' Roll marathon returns on Saturday! Stay prepared with this traffic guide.
newschannel5.com/news/the-rock-n-roll-marathon-returns-on-saturday-stay-prepared-with-this-traffic-guide
For 30 years, he's helped feed children. Now, he's being honored: A lot of Nashville's best long-running traditions has someone with a big heart keeping it ...
newschannel5.com/news/for-30-years-hes-helped-feed-children-now-hes-being-honored
Tennessee lawmakers pass bill allowing armed teachers, angering protesters - National | Globalnews.ca
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An Overlooked Championship Team’s Final Stop: The White House: The all-Black Tennessee A&I basketball team won three back-to-back national championships at the ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/05/us/dick-barnett-tennessee-state-basketball-white-house.html
TN bill aims to extend withholding gun purchasing rights for juveniles who commit violent crime
newschannel5.com/news/tn-bill-aims-to-extend-withholding-gun-purchasing-rights-for-juveniles-who-commit-violent-crime
Today in History: Billie Holiday was born: On April 7, 1915, jazz singer-songwriter Billie Holiday, also known as “Lady Day,” was born in Philadelphia.
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/07/billie-holiday/
Granderson: Biden tries to forgive student loans as costs surge: Why the resistance to canceling loans? The American mind's shift from society to self has ...
latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-04-08/biden-student-loan-forgiveness-college-costs-100-000-a-year
Quick Glance: Biden Seeks Student Debt Relief
- The Biden administration unveils plans to erase student debt for millions of Americans to fulfill a 2020 presidential promise.
- The proposed new program aims to provide targeted relief to specific groups of borrowers, including long-term debt holders and those in financial distress.
- Over 25 million borrowers are set to benefit from up to $20,000 in interest cancellation, with automatic relief planned for eligible borrowers.
- In addition to these reliefs, long-term borrowers and those experiencing financial hardships will also receive assistance, with the debt relief process expected to take some time.
Willie Nelson Thinks Queer Message in Orville Peck Video Is ‘More Important Than Ever’
rollingstone.com/music/music-country/orville-peck-willie-nelson-dropcowboys-are-frequently-secretly-fond-each-other-1234999336/
Biden Congratulates Tennessee Auto Plant on Historic Unionization Drive: A Volkswagen factory in Tennessee voted to unionize, it's the first auto ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/tennessee-auto-plant-historic-union-vote-volkswagen-1235008027/
Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' shines light on Black artists in country music | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/20/beyonces-cowboy-carter-shines-light-on-black-artists-in-country-music/
Nashville Jr. Predators Ride Efficient Scoring to Girls Tier II 16U 1A Championship
nationals.usahockey.com/news_article/show/1306312
Beyoncé wears Louis Vuitton Men's on second W Magazine cover: Beyoncé wears Louis Vuitton Men's on second W Magazine digital cover to promote 'Cowboy Carter'
houstonchronicle.com/entertainment/music/article/beyonce-w-magazine-second-digital-cover-19387913.php
Giarrantana lands funding to build TN's tallest tower in Nashville: Nashville's skyline has changed a lot over the years, and now there's a plan in the ...
newschannel5.com/news/giarrantana-lands-funding-to-build-tns-tallest-tower-in-nashville
70 years of Dennis Quaid, a journey from cocaine in Hollywood to Christian rock in Nashville
english.elpais.com/people/2024-04-09/70-years-of-dennis-quaid-a-journey-from-cocaine-in-hollywood-to-christian-rock-in-nashville.html
Sports Illustrated model Kristen Louelle Gaffney fleeing California over homeless crisis, taxes: 'You've taken enough from us'
nypost.com/2024/04/20/us-news/si-model-kristen-louelle-gaffney-blasts-california-homeless-crisis-for-move-to-nashville/
Volkswagen workers are voting on whether to join the UAW. The results could be felt nationwide
cnn.com/2024/04/19/business/uaw-volkswagen-vote/
UAW's Fain braces for fight against politicians to win next union election at Mercedes
freep.com/story/money/cars/2024/04/22/uaw-fain-vw-chattanooga-mercedes-plants/73409616007/
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