Jason Spain
Coverage of Jason Spain in the Nexus archive.
- 17-year-old who died cliff jumping at Bellevue quarry described as ‘brother’ to friends: ‘No parent should ever bury a child’
17-year-old Evan Marsch died after cliff jumping at a Bellevue quarry, prompting community mourning and plans to secure the site to prevent future incidents. Family friends described him as a supportive and beloved figure, while officials are working with the property owner to install safety measures.
- Metro Council Budget Leaders Reiterate Support for Nashville Schools Audit After School Board Pushback
Metro Council leaders reaffirmed funding for a performance and operational audit of Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) despite pushback from the school board, which withdrew support for a pre-K center to offset the audit costs. The council's $1.437 billion budget includes $800,000 for the audit, with MNPS contributing $550,000, while the board criticized the decision as lacking transparency and argued it falls under their jurisdiction.