Amid Uncertainty And Anger, Tennessee’s Abortion Ban Takes Effect

The new law contains no exceptions for rape, incest or fatal fetal anomalies.

Glen Casada And Aide Indicted On Bribery, Kickback Charges

The former Tennessee House speaker and his chief of staff each face 20 years in prison if convicted.

State Asks Court To Find Cothren In Contempt

The Tennessee Registry of Election Finance also wants a Davidson County chancellor to order him to comply with subpoenas related to a PAC.

Community Corrections Shift Catches Tennessee Lawmaker Unaware

The State Legislature had cut funding for the program, leaving no option but to shift non-probatable people out, according to a judge.

Retiring State Sen. Mike Bell Leaving Early To Join TWRA

His appointment comes months after an internal agency shakeup led to the departures of three senior TWRA officials in May.

Cade Cothren Challenges Subpoena Order By State Registry

Overlapping cases against the former House speaker’s chief of staff should circumvent the state subpoena, according to his attorney.

Coalition Urges TVA To Take Advantage of Inflation Reduction Funds

The Clean Up TVA Coalition includes the Sierra Club, the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, and Appalachian Voices.

Analysis: Tennessee’s Low Turnout Primaries

Only 17% of registered voters cast a ballot in the state and federal primary elections and the county-level general elections.

Tennessee Democrats Caught Up In Voter Data Snafu

Gubernatorial candidate blames state party; chairman lays it on DNC.

Campaigns For And Against TN ‘Right-To-Work’ Amendment Heat Up

Supporters say the policy protects workers from being forced to join a union, but opponents say the term "right to work" is misleading.

Tennessee Supreme Court Taps Jonathan Skrmetti For Attorney General

He will replace current state Attorney General Herbert Slatery III, who has completed an eight-year term in office.

Corker Leads TN Group Urging ‘Yes’ Vote On Anti-Slavery Amendment

According to the state constitution, slavery is still allowed as punishment for a crime.

Stockard On The Stump: Tennessee Primary Election Results

Ogles won race for GOP nomination for 5th Congressional District, while Martin defeated Smiley in Democratic primary for governor's seat.

Threats To Poll Workers Nationwide Haven’t Dampened Enthusiasm In TN

“If you are always kind and nice to people, they’ll be nice back to you,” said poll worker David Kauffman.

Tennessee Poll Watchers See ‘Democracy At Work’

Interest in becoming a poll watcher in the Volunteer State seems to be on the upswing, anecdotal information indicates.

Late Again, Tennessee Finally Distributes Funds To Feed Hungry Kids

The delay was caused by technical difficulties in verifying data to know which children were eligible, according to DHS.

Stockard on the Stump: New K-12 Formula Could Change Voucher Costs

But lawmakers’ understanding of the relationship between the school funding plan and the voucher program varies widely.

A Month After Abortion Ruling, Closed Clinics And Uncertainty In TN

At least two clinics in the state have announced they will close.

Tennessee Department of Children's Services Chief Is Replaced

Jennifer Nichols is the latest among Gov. Bill Lee's cabinet to leave state government.

The Judge Who Illegally Jailed Children Is Retiring

The candidates to replace her have different approaches.

Early Voting Underway In Tennessee

Here’s what you need to know about how to cast your ballot.

Tennessee Federal Judge Blocks Biden Administration LGBTQ Protections

Injunction sought by 20 states, with Tennessee AG Herbert Slatery taking the lead, applies to schools and workplaces.

Stockard On The Stump: Panel Vacates Injunction Against ESA Program

Parents of up to 5,000 qualifying students could be pulling their children out of public schools and enrolling them into private ones.

Tennessee Democrats Introduce Strategy For Abortion Access

They plan to try to codify Roe v. Wade and pass other measures in 2023.

Abortion Ruling Adds Urgency To Need For Coverage For Uninsured In TN

Data from Tennessee Justice Center shows around 31,000 women in child-bearing years lack insurance.

Tennessee 6-Week Abortion Ban Can Take Effect Immediately

The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals vacated an injunction from a lower court Tuesday following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling.

Juvenile Detention Center Will Answer To An Oversight Board

Five-member board to oversee developments, replacing juvenile court judge.

Gov. Lee Allows Bill Outlawing Homeless Camping To Become Law

Although he didn't veto the legislation, he says he believes there's a better solution.

After Controversy, Shakeup At Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency

The agency drew the ire of of both Republican and Democrat lawmakers over plans to clearcut forests.

Gov. Lee To Sign Ethics Reform Bill Into Law Despite Call For Veto

The bill requires dark-money groups that pour cash into political campaigns to disclose their expenditures before elections.

Registry Declines To Investigate Rep. Sherrell’s Fire-Hall Checks

The Sparta Republican wrote checks to buy breakfasts for firefighters and asked for cash back.

6th Circuit Shoots Down Immunity For TVA Coal Ash Spill Contractor

The decision puts sickened workers one step closer to trials at which damages could be awarded.

Battle Over Ethics Reform Bill Rages As Group Calls For Veto

Lawmakers continue warding off the efforts of advocacy groups to kill increased reporting requirements for “dark money” campaign spending.

Finance Registry Delves Into Check-Cashing Complaint Against Sherrell

The Tennessee state representative allegedly wrote checks from his campaign account to local fire halls and asked for cash back.

Delays In Processing Disability Applications Impose Hardships

In Tennessee, the number of people waiting to see if their disability benefits have been approved has increased by 40%.

Tennessee Attorney General Slatery Won’t Seek A Second Term

His term has been marked by his involvement in political issues, such as a challenge to the 2020 presidential election results.

Report: TN Could Run For More Than A Month On Rainy Day Balance

Tennessee has long maintained a higher-than-average rainy day cushion, a result of fiscally conservative spending.

Tennessee Lookout Editor’s Column: Normalize Abortion Conversations

Holly McCall says women seemingly bear the brunt of unwanted pregnancies alone, so it's time to include men in the discussion.

Sponsors Respond To Lee's Refusal To Sign Truth-In-Sentencing Bill

Sexton: “You can protect criminals, or you can protect victims.”

Stockard On The Stump: Vendor Protests Prison Communications Contract

The company is claiming the state is awarding the deal to a competitor that will charge inmates and families about $7 million more.