TN Labor Leader Eddie Bryan Dies At 88

In 1981, he was elected Secretary-Treasurer of the Tennessee AFL-CIO and held the position for more than 30 years.

How To Get An Affordable Flu Shot In Tennessee

GoodRx is working with leading pharmacy chains to get you lower prices for your flu shot.

Group Hosts Discussion On The First Amendment And Disinformation

Thursday's virtual event, hosted by a Nashville-based civic engagement group, is titled, "Protected Speech and Fear in America."

Tennessee scored an 84 out of 100 for financial transparency

New report released by Truth in Accounting

Biden Bill Gives Boost To Local Journalism

The tax break, if passed, would help not only small outlets but Tennessee's largest newspapers.

Some Federal Aid For TN Renters Could Be Given To Other States

Tennessee is among the states that didn’t move as swiftly to help those facing eviction, which could lead to funding redistribution.

Casada Resigns Without The Funky Chicken Hanging Around

Also in this week's Stockard on the Stump: Knox County Republican Party Chairman Daniel Herrera ran afoul of the GOP in Knoxville.

House Dems Ask Why Fed Judges Hired Allegedly Racist Law Clerk

Rep. Steve Cohen, (D-Tenn.) was among those who signed a letter to Chief Justice John Roberts and Judge Charles Wilson about the issue.

Battle Pits Utility District Against Owners Of Historic Farm

Milcrofton wants to blast a 40 feet cliff into a hilltop to build water tanks on property owned by a Williamson County family.

Governor To Sign COVID-19 Bill

However, he plans to push for tweaks in 2022.

Rep. Glenn Casada To Retire In 2022

The former Tennessee House speaker is under investigation by federal authorities.

Kelly Picks Up Endorsements From National Progressive Groups

Indivisible and the Working Families Party have endorsed the Democratic candidate for Tennessee's Fifth Congressional District.

Battle Lines Drawn Over Governor’s Education Funding Review

Critics say it is an effort to fast track and funnel state dollars to private schools.

Editor’s Column: TN's GOP Reps Blow Infrastructure Vote

All seven of the state’s Republican congressmen voted against the bill while our senators lobbed insults.

Bell Bowing Out From State Senate In 2022

Even Democrats say they enjoyed working with him even when they were on the opposite side of an issue.

Commentary: Regressive Discipline Policy Is Wrong Direction

A former teacher says effective discipline doesn’t come from punitive actions but from the context of relationship building.

Tennessee’s Municipalities Tackle Redistricting

City councils, county commissions and school boards could all look different.

U.S. House Sends $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Bill To Biden

Tennessee Democratic Congressmen Jim Cooper and Steve Cohen voted for the bill, while all of the state's GOP lawmakers voted against it.

Stockard on the Stump: 'Send Lawyers, Guns And Money'

When did Tennessee’s Republican leaders realize they needed dad to “get me out of this”?

Commentary: Red Tuesday

Nobody saw Tuesday’s blue disaster coming. Or maybe everybody did.

Lawmakers Delve Into No-Bid Contracts With Eye On McKinsey Deal

Tennessee signed a second contract with McKinsey despite an AG probe into the company's role in consulting with opioid manufacturers.

Wilson County Judicial Commissioner Sues County

The lawsuit alleges a county official trained cameras on judicial commissioners and bathroom doors in the office.

TN Business Groups Upset With COVID Special Session Outcome

They feel the legislation that was passed puts them at risk of being sued by employees.

Editor’s Column: Rudd's Rogue DA Concerns Should Start At Home

Holly McCall says a recently passed bill specifically targets Nashville DA Glenn Funk for being too progressive for the GOP's tastes.

Lawsuits Pile Up Against Former Funeral Director

Four funeral homes accused of abetting Reid Van Ness are also named in federal lawsuits.

"That Girl": TN Women Share Stories Of Making It In Politics

Tennessee ranks 47th among state legislatures for the proportion of women.

Report: Kelsey Surrenders To Feds Week After Indictment

The state senator turned himself in five days before he was supposed to report to authorities for a hearing before a judge in Nashville.

Experts Probe Zoning Rules Affect On Inequality In Tennessee

Zoning rules date back to the 19th century, and they’re intimately connected to the history of racist policies like redlining.

Commentary: Tennessee GOP Passes Away At 55

Underlying conditions fatal with COVID.

Legislature Passes Late Night COVID Omnibus Bill

The bill creates a carve out enabling Ford to require masks; other restrictions remain in place.

Legislature Takes Discretion From District Attorneys General

Sen. Jeff Yarbro, D-Nashville, protested that the measure would put unelected lawyers in place of duly elected DAs.

Michael Sullivan Named Hagerty's State Director

He was Hagerty’s campaign manager in the 2020 U.S. Senate race.

Ford Officials Weigh In On TN Plan To Limit Mask Mandates

"Wearing masks is what’s kept our facilities running through this," a company official stated in a text to state senators.

Stockard On The Stump: Subpoena Leaves Egg On Kelsey’s Face

Ex-state Rep. Jeremy Durham is being required to tell all under oath.

Republicans Ram Spate Of Bills Through COVID-19 Special Session

One proposal seeks to nullify President Joe Biden’s executive order on vaccinations.

Thursday's Special Session Bills Include Limits On Governor

Proposed legislation also calls for harsh new penalties for locally elected school board members who defy executive orders.

COVID Funds To Expand Home Services For Those With Disabilities

There are currently about 2,500 individuals enrolled in the Tennessee program, but twice that number are on a waiting list.

Under Indictment, State Sen. Kelsey Resigns Education Post

The Germantown Republican claims the government's lead witness in his campaign finance law violation case was given federal immunity.

Accidental, Overdose Deaths Jump During Prison Staffing Shortage

Correctional officers currently have a vacancy rate of 44 percent in Tennessee.

Republicans Take Aim At Rogue DAs During COVID Special Session

They are targeting Nashville District Attorney Glenn Funk for refusing to prosecute certain state laws, including the new"bathroom bill."