SUMMARY: A settlement of $102.5 million was reached with Suboxone maker Indivior Inc. over anti-competitive practices. In Tennessee, opioid overdose deaths surged in 2022, with over 3,000 fatalities. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT), including Suboxone and methadone, is seen as an effective solution to combat addiction but faces stigma and opposition. Locals criticized a proposed methadone clinic, fearing it would increase crime, despite studies showing otherwise. Concerns about MAT are heightened by poor operators in the field. An investigation revealed that a Tennessee-based chain, Acadia Healthcare, compromised patient care by prioritizing profit over effective treatment, offering methadone inappropriately and neglecting therapy.

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SUMMARY: Woodland Studios in East Nashville, owned by musicians Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, is a unique recording space steeped in history. Originally a theater, it became a studio in 1968 and faced multiple challenges, including tornado damage. Welch and Rawlings transformed the space into their own DIY studio, outfitting it to suit their artistic needs while preserving its acoustic charm. Their commitment to restoration allowed them to return it to its original glory, enabling intimate recording sessions. Although they don’t offer tours, they have welcomed visitors, including children of gospel singers who once recorded there, celebrating the studio’s rich legacy.

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SUMMARY: In the 2024 Tennessee Electoral College, President-elect Donald Trump received the state’s 11 electoral votes, marking the first vote under the new Uniform Faithful Presidential Electors Act, which mandates electors to vote for their party’s nominee. Trump won Tennessee’s popular vote with 1,966,865 votes, while Vice President Kamala Harris garnered 1,056,265. Over 3 million Tennesseans voted, setting a new record. On December 17, electoral colleges nationwide met to certify votes, with Trump securing 312 out of 538 electoral votes. Governor Bill Lee expressed commitment to collaborating with the Trump administration to lead the country.

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