News from the South - Tennessee News Feed
Sevierville nonprofit helps provide displaced families with shelter for holidays
SUMMARY: A nonprofit in Sevierville, Mountain Strong Sanctuary, is assisting families displaced by Hurricane Helen by providing them with shelter for the holidays. Reporter Emily Crabtree highlighted the organization’s ongoing efforts to distribute campers to those in need across East Tennessee and Western North Carolina. They recently acquired five additional campers and are working with various partners to deliver them. The initiative aims to provide temporary housing until families secure more permanent solutions. Campers will be returned to the organization if families find long-term housing, or they will be fully donated, offering critical support during this challenging time.
The group has been working for months to get people into campers.
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TN Right to Life decries physician-assisted suicide
SUMMARY: Brewer argues against the legality of physician-assisted suicide (PAS) in the U.S., asserting it contradicts medical ethics defined by the Hippocratic Oath, which mandates doctors to do no harm. Despite a Gallup poll indicating that a majority of Americans support doctor-assisted death under specific terminology, Brewer emphasizes that labeling it as suicide decreases support. Organizations like Tennessee Right to Life, among others, view PAS as morally and ethically concerning, fearing it may lead to coercion, financial incentives, and erosion of trust in the doctor-patient relationship. Brewer insists that all forms of suicide should be opposed, advocating for a consistent pro-life stance.
TN Right to Life decries physician-assisted suicide
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Even total newbies are welcome at this grassroots hip-hop songwriting camp in Nashville
SUMMARY: Top Track Studios in South Nashville recently hosted ca.mp3, a dynamic weekend music-making meetup organized by independent musician Jack Vinoy. Designed to foster creativity among R&B and hip-hop artists lacking industry connections, the event allowed participants to collaborate freely, diverging from Nashville’s typical recording culture. Vinoy, inspired by personal experiences, aims to build a supportive community where everyone’s creative input is valued. Attendees, including seasoned producers and newcomers, produced around 40 songs during the event. The weekend culminated in a beat battle and song contest, highlighting the importance of collaboration over commercial outcomes and encouraging ongoing partnerships among participants.
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TN bill would strengthen penalties for nonconsensual camera recordings
SUMMARY: A Nashville man, Matthew Vollmer, allegedly recorded numerous women without their consent using a hidden camera inside an alarm clock. Due to the expired statute of limitations, many victims were unable to pursue charges. In response, the Tennessee legislature introduced the Voyeurism Victim’s Act, which could allow victims to file charges based on when the recordings were discovered, extending the statute of limitations. This bill, supported by State Senator Jeff Yarbro, also seeks to elevate unlawful photography from a misdemeanor to a felony in severe cases. Activist Erika Thomas hopes the legislation will aid future victims in seeking justice.
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