Sunday, February 17 2013 6:30 PM EST2013-02-17 23:30:06 GMT
One of the biggest issues expected to come up next year in the state capitol is one that could impact your child's education. State lawmakers are going to consider a school voucher program, which wouldMore >>
One of the biggest issues expected to come up next year in the state capitol is one that could impact your child's education. More >>
Sunday, February 17 2013 6:29 PM EST2013-02-17 23:29:20 GMT
A task force appointed by Gov. Bill Haslam to study how to start a school voucher program has finalized its recommendations but couldn't reach consensus on many key aspects, such as the amount of the vouchers or...More >>
A task force appointed by Gov. Bill Haslam to study how to start a school voucher program has finalized its recommendations but couldn't reach consensus on many key aspects, such as the amount of the vouchers or the scale of the program.More >>
NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) -
Gov. Bill Haslam says he wants to start small with a school voucher system and go from there.
The governor proposed the plan during his State of the State address Monday. His plan stipulates that only 5,000 students would be eligible for vouchers next year. Over the following three years, the eligibility would grow to 20,000 students.
Haslam said the goal is to do what's best for students first, school systems next.
"Ultimately, we're most concerned about students, not systems. We took that into play, and that's why we said let's grow into this and see what happens. And if it works, and students get a better experience, and districts overall improve then I think we can grow it from there," Haslam said.
Saturday, May 25 2013 5:04 PM EDT2013-05-25 21:04:59 GMT
Officials with Metro Police, the Office of Emergency Management and Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency responded to Hole In The Wall Island around 11 a.m.More >>
Officials with Metro Police, the Office of Emergency Management and Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency responded to Hole In The Wall Island around 11 a.m.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 7:04 PM EDT2013-05-25 23:04:10 GMT
Deputies with the Sumner Co. Sheriff's office have shut down Highway 109 near Portland after a collision between a semi-truck and another vehicle. The wreck happened just after 8 a.m. Officials tellMore >>
Sumner County Sheriff Sonny Weatherford said that Stephanie Law, 43, lost control of her silver Chevy Impala as she traveled north on Highway 109.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 10:16 PM EDT2013-05-26 02:16:56 GMT
Metro police are investigating a shooting in north Nashville. Officials say it happened shortly before 8 p.m. Saturday night on 17th Avenue South. Two people were injured. Their condition is unknown atMore >>
Two people were injured in a shooting in north Nashville on Saturday night.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 10:43 PM EDT2013-05-26 02:43:11 GMT
Frank Green
A violent robbery has shaken a 77-year-old Lebanon man after he was attacked in his store by someone pretending to be a customer. Owner of Green's Appliance Frank Green said he was knocked out cold andMore >>
A robbery has shaken a 77-year-old Lebanon man after he was attacked in his store by someone pretending to be a customer.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 10:45 AM EDT2013-05-25 14:45:56 GMT
A driver might face charges after a violent wreck on I-65 Friday night. A car ran into a bridge pillar at the Rosa Parks Boulevard exit around 11:30 p.m., according to police. A woman was rushed to theMore >>
Metro police arrested a driver after a violent wreck on I-65 Friday night.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:33 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:33:26 GMT
Remember the Kmart's "Ship My Pants" ad? Well Kmart isn't finished with their controversial ads. The company launched their latest video about Big Gas Savings on Thursday. It even features the sameMore >>
The company launched their latest video about "big gas savings" on Thursday.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 6:35 PM EDT2013-05-25 22:35:17 GMT
A one car rollover accident is delaying traffic on interstate 40 eastbound. The accident happened near mile marker 223 just before 3:30 PM. Two of the four lanes are blocked. There are no reported injuries.StayMore >>
A single car rollover accident delayed traffic on I-40 E Monday afternoon. More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 7:21 PM EDT2013-05-25 23:21:03 GMT
Emergency crews are responding to a barn fire just off Lee Victory Parkway in Smyrna. Officials say they were called to the scene around 5 p.m. and that they're still trying to determine who owns the barn. NoMore >>
Emergency crews are responding to a barn fire just off Lee Victory Parkway in Smyrna.More >>
Sunday, May 26 2013 1:30 AM EDT2013-05-26 05:30:07 GMT
Emergency crews are responding to a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 96 in Williamson County. Officials say the crash happened shortly before 6:00 p.m. and passengers are reported to be injured.Life flightMore >>
Thirteen people were injured in a three-car crash on Highway 96 in Williamson County Saturday night. Slideshow | Video More >>
Gov. Bill Haslam
