Megan Scarano
Coverage of Megan Scarano in the Nexus archive.
- Tenn. death row inmate petitions for clemency from Governor
Darrell Hines, a Tennessee death row inmate sentenced for a 1985 murder, is petitioning for clemency ahead of his August 13 execution. His request cites Tennessee Department of Correction's failed May execution attempt and his deteriorating health due to strokes.
- New early voting locations open in Tennessee, as state navigates new congressional lines drawn
Tennessee opens new early voting locations from July 17th to August 1st, with three additional sites in Davidson County. Voters in Davidson County received updated registration cards listing their congressional district and Election Day location, as Nashville is now divided into three districts. The county now has 15 early voting sites, and voters can cast ballots at any location during the early voting period.
- First steps to limit data centers up for a vote in Coffee Co.
The Coffee County Commission will vote on zoning changes to limit data centers to the M-2 Special Impact Industrial District, protecting agricultural land. A one-year ban on data centers was approved previously to allow time for drafting protections, with conditions for approval still under research by the planning commission.
- Despite strong opposition, plans for a data center moves forward in Lawrenceburg
Plans for a data center in Lawrenceburg are advancing after passing the city planning commission unanimously, despite a petition with over 7,000 signatures opposing the project. The proposed 4.9 megawatt facility by Lawrenceburg Utilities System will use a closed-loop water system and is now awaiting city council approval, while St. Joseph in Lawrence County seeks to ban data centers entirely.
- One Lawrence Co. city to vote on data center, another tries to ban facilities altogether
St. Joseph in Lawrence County is proposing an ordinance to ban data centers due to concerns over water, electricity, and infrastructure strain, while Lawrenceburg's Planning Commission will vote on permits for the Scalepoint TN data processing center. The efforts reflect conflicting approaches to data center development in the county.
- Did you know your four-legged best friend can donate blood?
Dogs and cats can donate blood to animals in need. Mars Veterinary Health and the American Red Cross are hosting a pet-human donation event on June 15th at BluePearl Pet Hospital in Brentwood to address increased demand for veterinary blood products.