Black Farmers Fight To Get Fair Deal As State Takes Land For Road

They say the state wants to buy their land for a road to the new Ford plant in West Tennessee at a fraction of what it is worth.

Chaos Erupts At Tennessee Capitol Over Demand For Gun Safety Measures

Democratic lawmakers take to House floor with bullhorns, hundreds of protesters fill chambers.

TN Senate Won’t Take Up Gun Bills In Wake Of Covenant Massacre

Many Democrats believe firearms bills should be passed this session in an effort to stop mass shootings.

Some TN School Districts Could Avoid State Charter Appeals Under Bill

Appeals would not be allowed if the local school system has no priority or failing schools.

Former Mason, Tenn. Officials Indicted On Theft And Misconduct Charges

A report from the state comptroller unveils the latest in a history of troubled leadership in the West Tennessee town.

Measure To Protect Duck River Advances

The river is the source of drinking water for large swathes of southern Tennessee.

Proposal To Block TennCare Contracts Over Trans Health Stopped

Lt. Gov. McNally has no plans to run the bill in the Senate.

TN Senate Panel Clears Path To Lower Permitless Gun-Carry Age To 18

“Long guns” removed from legislation, setting up showdown with House.

Tennessee House Passes Abortion Decriminalization Bill

The bill gives physicians the opportunity to save women experiencing deadly pregnancies based on “reasonable judgment.”

Kids Taken From Black Family Remain In State Custody

The Tennessee Department of Children’s Services will retain custody of the five children taken from parents after a traffic stop.

Lieutenant Governor Captures Vote Of Confidence Amid Instagram Scandal

McNally prevails in Senate Republican Caucus with 19-7 vote.

Senate Republicans To Hold A Vote Of No Confidence In Lt. Gov. McNally

The lieutenant governor faces criticism from those within his party for frequent comments on suggestive Instagram photos by a young gay man.

Tennessee DCS Seeks Prosecution Of Black Parents, Lawyers

The parents had five young kids taken from them following a traffic stop; the family's attorney says the latest DCS move is "retaliatory."

TN Democrats Demand Release Of Children Removed From Black Family

The THP, meanwhile, rejected a public records request for body and dash cam footage of the traffic stop.

A Black Family Fights To Get Their Kids Back From Tennessee DCS

One month after the Tennessee Highway Patrol pulled the couple over, their five young children remain in state custody.

Bill To Allow Narrow Exceptions To Tennessee Abortion Law Advances

The legislation would allow the procedure in the case of an ectopic and molar pregnancies, or to save the life of the mother.

Bill To Allow Public Access To Lethal Injection Records On The Rocks

The Tennessee Department of Corrections is lobbying against the legislation.

Governor’s Office Pushes To Dissolve Commission On Children And Youth

Critics are blasting the plan, which is being made as foster care woes in Tennessee are leading to kids sleeping in offices.

Lt. Gov. Suspending Social Media Activity Amid Questions About Posts

News broke last week that McNally was putting heart and fire emojis on a young, scantily-clad gay man's posts.

Support Grows For TN Abortion Law Changes To Save Life Of The Mother

Tennessee Right to Life backs bill to make “affirmative defense” for physicians an exception.

Judge: Former Tennessee Vaccine Chief Suit Must Go To Trial

A jury will decide whether the reputation of Dr. Michelle Fiscus was deliberately smeared by state officials.

The Origins Of Tennessee’s Drag Show Restriction

A flyer, a lawsuit and a dramatic meeting at a city hall in Jackson seem to be partially responsible.

Lt. Gov. McNally Posted Regularly On Knoxville Man’s Racy Instagram

McNally said he has many friends and a family member who are gay even though he has voted for anti-LGBTQ legislation recently.

TN Black Caucus Wants More Than Sherrell Pulling Street Name Bill

The group considers dropping bill mollification for lynching remark.

Bill Would Let Local Governments Set Up Homeless Camps In Tennessee

The legislation would also order camp residents to receive mental health treatment

Ads To Target Gov. Bill Lee’s Anti-LGBTQ Legislation At SEC Tournament

A high school yearbook photo of Lee shows him dressed in drag.

Brownfield Bill Funnels Millions Into TN Polluted Properties

However, critics say it slights environmental justice needs.

TN Counties Struggle To Push Impact Fee Legislation To Cover Growth

The bill would enable counties to set up the new fee to cover the cost of development, everything ranging from roads to schools.

Buttigieg: Amtrak Rail In Tennessee Could ‘Unlock’ Economic Activity

Amtrak doesn’t run any rail line east to west through Tennessee, while state Democrats have long advocated for an expansion.

Trotline Safety Bill Stalls Out In Tennessee Legislature

Paddler groups are frustrated as the bill is abruptly pulled from committee.

TN Black Lawmakers Push Sherrell Sanctions For Lynching Statement

Also in this week's Stockard on the Stump column: Chip Saltsman wins new post.

Tennessee Abortion Physician “Affirmative Defense” Bill On Hold

The measure creating exceptions for rape and incest is done for the year.

Abortion Bill Amendments Don’t Stop Tennessee Right To Life Opposition

New language could increase legal exposure for doctors instead of easing it.

TN Bill Would Protect Sex Trafficking Victims From Arrest

The bill also seeks to hold sex buyers accountable.

TN House Subcommittee Advances Bill Lowering Gun Carry Age To 18

Rep. Chris Todd had strong words for Department of Safety reps who questioned the bill.

TN Lawmakers Find Themselves In Cross-Hairs Of Anti-Abortion Groups

Tennessee Right to Life and Tennessee Stands are targeting members of the Population Health Subcommittee, who are mainly Republicans.

Lieutenant Governor Leery Of Dropping Handgun-Carry Age To 18

McNally was “very much in favor” of the permit-less carry law as it was passed in March 2021 with the age set at 21.

Tennessee Republicans Speed Transgender Therapy Bill To Passage

The measure restricts transgender therapy and surgery for anyone under age 18.

Lines Drawn For Renewed Abortion Fight In Tennessee

Lawmakers are slated to hear legislation removing the “affirmative defense” for doctors who perform an abortion to save the mother's life.

Tennessee Bill To Ban Gender-Affirming Care For Minors Advances

If the measure becomes law, the ACLU plans to sue.