Stockard On The Stump: Survey Spurred Carr To Challenge Ketron

The former state representative is running against the Rutherford County Mayor in 2022.

Former TN Agriculture Commissioner L.H. “Cotton” Ivy Dies At 91

He is considered a legend in the Tennessee ag community and was a frequent speaker at political and corporate events across the U.S.

Carr Unveils Harassment Complaints After Hedging Response

The Rutherford County mayoral candidate was accused of harassment while he was an assistant commissioner in Gov. Bill Lee's administration.

State Of Tennessee To Retake Coal Mining Regulation

Critics say the move will force taxpayers to spend about $1 million annually to subsidize a "collapsing" industry.

Middle Tennessee Hurtles Toward A Trash Crisis

Battles are looming over landfills.

Casada Linked To Phoenix Solutions Ownership

The FBI is investigating whether the former Tennessee House Speaker was the owner of a shadowy vendor that did work for several Republicans.

Blackburn, Hagerty, Criticized For Stance On Immigrant Children

Immigrant rights advocates and faith-based coalitions are urging Tennessee conservatives to soften views on sheltering unaccompanied minors.

TN's South Asian Population Reacts To COVID-19 Crisis In India

Community members raise funds but describe a nearly hopeless situation where there’s only so much they can do.

Young Now Questions Whether TN Law Allowed Ketron Payment Plan

“I think that’s a very close question at the end of the day,” said Bill Young, director of the Bureau of Ethics and Campaign Finance.

TN's Anti-LGBTQ Bills Supported By National Conservative Groups

One group is labeled a hate group while others, like the Heritage Foundation, enjoy mainstream political success.

Price Tag For Cleaning Up Tennessee’s Abandoned Coal Mines: $126M

More than 75,000 people live within a mile of an abandoned mine, in an area that encompasses two dozen counties in the eastern Tennessee.

Tennessee Board Details Impact Of Christmas Bombing On 911 System

Sixty-six emergency communications districts experienced service interruptions, lasting more than 97 hours.

State Rep. Mike Carter Dies After Bout With Pancreatic Cancer

Carter, a Republican from Ooltewah, formerly served as a judge.

Stockard On The Stump: Registry Won’t Renew Ketron Investigation

However, it will accept new information about the former state senator’s campaign and PAC accounts.

Tennessee Lags In Tracking COVID-19 Variants

Only Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi and Iowa reported sequencing smaller percentages.

Pipeline Shutdown Leads To Panic Buying, Higher Gas Prices

One-third of gas stations in Tennessee were without gas on Thursday.

Tennessee Lawmakers Leave Door Open For Fed Funds Special Session

Some key lawmakers say legislators might need to be called back to Nashville late his summer to handle the overflow of money.

State Board Warns Foreign Consulates Against Ex-Funeral Director

Reid Van Ness lost license after bodies he promised to send to Mexico, Honduras and Guatemala were left to decay at Tennessee funeral homes.

Stress Follows Lee’s Decision To End Federal Jobless Benefits

The move takes $300 a week away from the unemployed, many of whom are still feeling the effects of the COVID-19 economic shutdown.

Legal Community Calls For Governor Veto Of Chancery Court Bill

Two former Tennessee Supreme Court justices are taking bipartisan shots at the General Assembly legislation.

Williamson County Judge Dismisses Public School Mask Mandate Suit

However, he said he is ‘unconvinced’ schools can require masks.

TN House, Senate Approve Opposing Plans For Statewide Court

Republicans say it’s necessary to move statewide legal decisions out of Davidson County, but Democrats call the proposal "court-packing."

Tennessee Hispanic Leaders Create PAC

They have their sights set on electoral wins.

State Could Withhold Funds From Schools Teaching Systemic Racism

The Tennessee Senate has sent the bill back to the House for re-consideration.

Housing May Be Key To High Infant Mortality Numbers In Tennessee

Medical professionals and affordable housing leaders point to overcrowding in homes.

Kelsey Bill Limiting Lawsuits Against State Still In Trouble

The Senate voted 14-14 last week to kill an amendment by the Germantown Republican.

Tyson Expansion Pits Longtime Farmers Against Meat Supply Giant

Aided by GOP legislation, the proliferation of factory farms is making parts of West Tennessee 'uninhabitable' for residents.

Tennessee Immigrant Groups, Union Organizers Push Back On Laws

They are seeking revocation of state laws that restricted local officials from addressing issues at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

House, Senate Put $2M In $42.6B Budget For Super-Chancery Court

Legislation establishing the three-judge panel to hear constitutional challenges to Tennessee laws is scheduled for Monday.

New PAC Targets Gov. Lee’s Re-Election Bid

“Beat Bill Lee” is led by former Tennessee Democratic Party communications director Emily Cupples.

Murfreesboro Attorney Wants Full Accounting From Mayor Ketron

He should be prohibited from seeking re-election if he doesn't explain illegal campaign contributions, says lawyer Brad Hornsby.

Former TN Chief Justice Says Judicial Bill Raises Questions

The proposed legislation would enable the state to bypass court injunctions for laws facing constitutional challenges.

Tennessee Faces Economic Backlash Over Discriminatory Legislation

Anti-LGBTQ+ bills could have devastating effects on the entire state.

Governor Sees End Of COVID-19 State Of Emergency Coming Soon

Gov. Bill Lee has removed the ability of mayors in 89 of Tennessee's 95 counties to mandate masks.

Legislative Control Over Governor’s Emergency Powers In Limbo

Legislation to keep the governor from issuing a state of emergency for more than 60 days is meeting different fates in the Senate and House.

TN Senate Defeats Prohibition On Local Challenges To State Law

Sen. Brian Kelsey, R-Germantown, is expected to bring the amendment back on Wednesday with a modification.

Justice Center, Families File Lawsuit Over TennCare Block Grant

The lawsuit claims the Trump Administration failed to give enough time for public comment, hurting people’s ability to object.

TIRRC Pushes Congress To Create Easier Path To Citizenship

Tennessee immigrant advocates have joined the nationwide effort.

Revamped Unemployment Bill Takes Senate Step

Tennessee still to have one of lowest state unemployment benefits in the nation.

Tennessee Governor Could Appoint Statewide Chancery Court

The court would hear all constitutional cases.