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Rachel Wegner

Rachel Wegner

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Children's Reporter, The Tennessean

Nashville

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  • Behind the scenes with Nashville Zoo veterinarian Heather Schwartz: 'It takes a village'

    By Rachel Wegner Verified| The Tennessean Verified The Nashville Zoo at Grassmere houses an award-winning 25,000 foot animal hospital. Dr. Heather Schwartz leads a veterinary team that makes sure each animal receives the care they need. The Tennessean got a behind-the-scenes look for a morning as we tagged along with Schwartz and her team. A red river hog piglet named Chive tip-tapped his way around the room before Dr. Heather Schwartz scooped him up to feed him.

    By Rachel Wegner Verified · The Tennessean

    Apr. 16, 2025

  • Hundreds protest at Tennessee Capitol as undocumented students bill remains in limbo

    By Rachel Wegner Verified, Melissa Brown| The Tennessean Verified A controversial Tennessee bill would ultimately allow public schools to deny a free education to undocumented children. Protesters marched through downtown Nashville to the Capitol. The fate of the bill is in limbo in the state legislature. Hundreds marched across downtown Nashville to the Tennessee Capitol to protest a bill that would ultimately allow Tennessee public schools to deny undocumented children a free education.

    By Rachel Wegner Verified, Melissa Brown · The Tennessean

    Apr. 14, 2025

  • Behind the scenes with Nashville Zoo veterinarian Heather Schwartz: 'It takes a village'

    By Rachel Wegner Verified| The Tennessean Verified The Nashville Zoo at Grassmere houses an award-winning 25,000 foot animal hospital. Dr. Heather Schwartz leads a veterinary team that makes sure each animal receives the care they need. The Tennessean got a behind-the-scenes look for a morning as we tagged along with Schwartz and her team. A red river hog piglet named Chive tip-tapped his way around the room before Dr. Heather Schwartz scooped him up to feed him.

    By Rachel Wegner Verified · The Tennessean

    Apr. 16, 2025

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The Tennessean

The Tennessean is a prominent daily newspaper based in Nashville, Tennessee, with a rich history dating back to its founding in 1907. Originally launched by Colonel Luke Lea, it later merged with another publication to become the Nashville Tennessean. The newspaper has its roots in the Nashville Whig, established in 1812. The Tennessean offers both print and digital versions of its newspaper, including an e-Newspaper that replicates the print edition. Readers can access online content 24/7, featuring breaking news, videos, and photo galleries. The newspaper also provides mobile apps for iOS and Android, which include personalized news feeds and breaking news alerts. Additionally, readers can explore historical issues through the Tennessee Electronic Library. As part of the USA TODAY Network, The Tennessean delivers comprehensive coverage of local, state, and national news to its audience in Nashville and surrounding areas.

Nashville, United States

Founded: 1907