Rachel Wegner
Children's Reporter at The Tennessean
Children's reporter for the @Tennessean | Part of the @USAToday network | Former breaking news reporter | Forever weather nerd | Same handle on 🧵 and bsky
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5 days ago |
tennessean.com | Rachel Wegner
The Savannah Bananas face off against The Party Animals before a sold-out crowd at Nissan Stadium in Nashville this weekend. Party Animals player Bronson Balholm spent time teaching Nashville elementary students about the science of baseball a day before the game. Ever thought of the ideal angle to pitch a baseball? The aerodynamics of a curveball? The dizzying amount of math and science that goes into designing a bat? The mechanics of a perfect hit?
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6 days ago |
yahoo.com | Rachel Wegner |Duane Gang
For the first time in history, the pope is an American. Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected May 8 as Pope Leo XIV. In Nashville, area Catholics celebrated the news. "Let us give thanks to God for this moment of renewal and unity in the life of the Church," Nashville Bishop J. Mark Spalding said in a statement.
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6 days ago |
tennessean.com | Rachel Wegner |Duane Gang
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was born in Chicago. On May 8, he was elected the new pope, the first American to serve in the role. He took the name Pope Leo XIV. For the first time in history, the pope is an American. Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected May 8 as Pope Leo XIV. In Nashville, area Catholics celebrated the news. "Let us give thanks to God for this moment of renewal and unity in the life of the Church," Nashville Bishop J. Mark Spalding said in a statement.
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1 week ago |
yahoo.com | Rachel Wegner
As the school year winds down, graduation season is at hand in Nashville. Believe it or not, the first graduation ceremonies kick off May 14 for Metro Nashville Public Schools. Thousands of students will receive diplomas as families, friends and loved ones look on. Here's the rundown of when and where each MNPS high school graduation will be as the 2025 graduates get ready to turn their tassels and celebrate.
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1 week ago |
tennessean.com | Rachel Wegner
Metro Nashville Public Schools will host high school graduations from May 14-21. Thousands of graduates will receive diplomas as families, friends and loved ones look on and celebrate. As the school year winds down, graduation season is at hand in Nashville. Believe it or not, the first graduation ceremonies kick off May 14 for Metro Nashville Public Schools. Thousands of students will receive diplomas as families, friends and loved ones look on.
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