Commentary: Anti-Mask And Anti-Vax

The healthcare costs beyond COVID.

Feds Open Civil Rights Probe Of Lee Mask Order

The Department of Education is threatening to take action against Tennessee if it finds a violation of U.S. law.

Feds Launches Probe Of States Banning School Mask Mandates

The Biden administration has begun civil rights investigations in five Republican-led states, including Tennessee.

GoodRx Offers Free Online Medical Visits To Tennessee Residents

From now until Sept. 6, those affected by recent flooding in Tennessee can see an online provider through GoodRx Care at no cost.

TN Colleges And Universities Prepare For COVID Among Students

Policies range from designated dorms to ‘you’re on your own.’

“The Thought Of Having To Sit Up Was Like Climbing Mt. Everest”

Tennesseans have been sick for months on end with long haul COVID.

Commentary: Power Poll Members Say U.S. Is In Decline

It’s a decidedly pessimistic forecast for the nation.

School Administrators Squeezed By Tennessee’s Flip-Flops On COVID

Health officials last year: quarantines ‘not optional’ for exposed kids; This year: ‘it’s your choice.’

Federal Coronavirus Aid For Schools: See How Much TN Schools Got

Tennessee schools have received at least $3.5 billion in federal aid since the pandemic began.

Commentary: Tennesseans need to pull together to blunt COVID Toll

Vaccines will help prevent suffering and the tragic loss of lives.

Some TN Schools Are Leaving Contact Tracing To Health Officials

The transition has not gone smoothly.

Lee Urges Feds To Designate Disaster Area Due To Flooding

Deadly flash floods swept through Middle Tennessee, killing at least 22 people in Humphreys County and leaving others still missing.

Nashville Doctor Announces Democratic Gubernatorial Bid

Dr. Jason Martin has been outspoken about the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in Tennessee.

Stockard: Republican Lawmakers Could Look Outside Mask Mandates

Tennessee GOP legislators say they are likely to act on requirements the private sector is putting on employees and customers for vaccines.

Trade Groups Back TDEC’s Rollback Of Construction Regulations

More than 100 Tennessee residents have voiced their opposition in public meetings and written comments, citing environmental concerns.

Afghanistan Breakdown Brings Fresh Pain For Translators, Veterans

TN residents from Afghanistan who aided U.S. troops worry about family members left behind, while Vietnam vets watch history repeat itself.

Tennessee Lawmakers React To Biden Slap At Lee

In a tweet, Biden said, “We will not sit by as Governors try to block or intimidate educators protecting kids against COVID-19.”

Commentary: I Invited Lee To Visit My Hospital. He Didn’t Come.

Erosion of nursing workforce, lack of leadership, and another wave of COVID leaves doctors disheartened.

Vaccination Rates Of Tennessee Youth Among The Lowest In The U.S.

Only Wyoming, Idaho, Mississippi and Alabama rank lower.

Lt. Gov. Warns School Districts To Follow New Mask Opt-Out Order

McNally’s statement shows he could be leaning toward supporting a special session of the Legislature to target school districts.

Pediatrics Association Pushes Back On Lee, Requests Meeting

The Tennessee Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics objects to order allowing parents to have kids opt out mask mandates in schools.

Fiscus Disputes Report She Had Muzzle Sent To Her Office

Shortly after being fired, the former state immunologist said the muzzle was sent to her as a threat to keep her from talking to the media.

School Boards Across The State Take Heat From Parents On Masks

The difficult decisions local officials have made may soon be subjected to the formal scrutiny of lawmakers in Nashville.

Stockard on the Stump: Gov. Lee Defends No-Bid Contracts

Many of them didn’t have anything to do with the COVID-19 state of emergency.

Editor’s Column: COVID Comes Home

"I don’t want anyone to have to worry the way I did last week," says Holly McCall, whose vaccinated husband tested positive for the virus.

TN Lawmakers Look To Punish Those Aiding Undocumented Immigrants

While state officials can not defy federal regulations, they reserve the right to enforce state regulations.

TN House Speaker Requests Special Session On COVID-19 Mandates

Rep. Cameron Sexton says mandates are "misdirected."

TN Parents, Teachers Fearful For Students Returning To School

Parents find themselves with limited options.

TN Lawmakers Ask If Kids In State Custody Are Getting Vaccines

The Tennessee Department of Children's Services isn't saying.

U.S. Senate OKs $1.2 Trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

Among the 31 senators voting against the infrastructure package were Tennessee Senators Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty.

Crusade For Special Session Clashes With Physician Request

Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton is asking the governor to call a special session to clamp down on school systems with mask mandates.

Williamson County Pediatricians Push For School Mask Mandates

As of July 29, pediatric cases comprised 20% of COVID cases in Tennessee.

Vanderbilt To Host Virtual Event To Address Vaccine Hesitancy

The event begins at noon on Aug. 18.

Commentary: Children Will Bear Brunt of Mishandling Of COVID-19

The Delta variant is infecting kids at a much more rapid rate.

Questionable Contracts Could Spur Change In Emergency Powers

Lawmakers are probing billions of dollars in no-bid state contracts and spending since the COVID-19 pandemic hit Tennessee.

Editor’s Column: Welcome To Absurdistan!

Tennessee, where are the cows are vaccinated but our people aren’t.

Stockard On The Stump: Sen. Robinson Finds Support In Billboards

Plus: Tennessee cattle score vaccines – and that’s no baloney.

Workers Describe 'Unmanageable' Workloads, Low Morale At DCS

A survey of workers responsible for protecting Tennessee children from abuse and neglect also revealed high employee turnover rates.

TN Pediatricians Urge Masks, Vaccines As Kids’ COVID Cases Rise

If the virus follows its predictable pattern, new cases will lead to hospitalizations in the weeks to come.

Second Lawsuit Filed Against Unlicensed TN Funeral Director

Reid Van Ness is accused of failing to send bodies of deceased immigrants overseas for burial.