Bill Requires Local Emergency Centers To Accept Texts To 911

The bill, which has received nearly universal praise from state lawmakers, is on track to become law.

TN Officials Warn Funeral Businesses About Unlicensed Director

Reid Van Ness lost his embalming license after a series of scandals

Education Commissioner Runs Into Possible Conflict Of Interest

Penny Schwinn's husband works for the vendor hired as part of the state of Tennessee's reading initiative.

Commentary: March Madness In Legislatures

Tennessee Republicans do battle, not really with Democrats but more with objective reality, says Mark Harmon.

Cooper, Cohen Sign Resolution To Expel Marjorie Taylor Greene

The measure in the U.S. House of Representatives is unlikely to go any further because it needs a two-thirds majority to pass.

Akbari, Towns Would Stamp Out 'Fake History' Of Slavery

This edition of "Stockard on the Stump" also addresses for-profit charter school legislation and the transgender bill.

McCall: Kelsey’s Defense Of Slavery Exception Fails Four-Way Test

The Germantown Republican was one of four senators voting to keep the language permitting slavery in the Tennessee Constitution.

Permit-Less Handgun Carry Rolls Through Tennessee State Senate

Bill will cut revenue by $2.6 million in first year and increase state expenditures by $12.3 million.

Young Adults Face New Career Hurdles Due To COVID-19 Pandemic

For Tennesseans age 22 and younger, unemployment claims spiked by more than 19,600% in April 2020.

Tennessee State Parks Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Can Go Forward

A woman claims she was assaulted by a supervisor at a staff Halloween party in Paris Landing State Park.

For-Profit Charter Schools Could Take Hold In Tennessee

Some lawmakers have concerns these schools could benefit from state funds while keeping financial aspects secret.

‘Vaccine Passports’ That Show You’re Inoculated Are On The Way

Several GOP members of the Tennessee General Assembly are sponsoring anti-COVID-19 vaccine legislation.

Senate Committee Bucks Governor To Remake Historical Commission

Legislation would remove all members of the Tennessee Historical Commission over Nathan Bedford Forrest bust relocation.

Commentary: Why Permitless Carry Is Bad News For Tennessee

A gun violence prevention advocate says he heard "logical fallacies galore" during the debate over the proposed bill.

Lamar, Women's Groups, Work To Improve Black Maternal Health

The Tennessee House has approved a resolution recognizing the role of doulas in addressing maternal and infant health disparities.

GOP Bill: Officials Could Be Impeached For Removing Statues

The sponsors say the bill would not oust Gov. Bill Lee for removal of the bust of Nathan Bedford Forrest from the Capitol building.

Reports Of Child Abuse In Tennessee Plummeted Last Year

Officials fear this was because of kids not having contact with individuals outside the family during the pandemic who could intervene.

McCall: Slatery, Hargett Protest Too Much About Voting Rights Act

The Tennessee Lookout editor says their charges are "a real knee-slapper."

Teens Talk Political Polarization

Youth from Tennessee, Texas and Kentucky participated in a virtual forum Thursday sponsored by Millions of Conversations.

Stockard On The Stump: Top Legislators Seeking Mr. Phoenix

Plus, a hair tour of Memphis for Sexton and the need for Black history education.

Congress Clears Giant $1.9T Emergency Relief Package

Tennessee will receive $6.3 billion in direct aid.

Legislation Could Move State Cases Out Of Nashville Courts

A GOP State Senator has proposed moving these cases to more conservative parts of Tennessee.

COVID-19 Numbers Plummet Among Disabled With Vaccine Rollout

Tennessee was the first state to prioritize those with intellectual and developmental disabilities in its initial vaccine distribution.

Nathan Bedford Forrest On The Way Out Tennessee Capitol Door

The Historical Commission voted to remove the bust of the Confederate general to the State Museum.

Businesses Support Tennessee Anti-Transgender Legislators

Amazon, Southwest Airlines, among companies that participate in LGBTQ Pride events but finance legislators backing unfriendly legislation.

Cumberland County In Lawsuit With U.S. Department Of Justice

The director of the county's solid waste services is alleged to have subjected at least 10 women to unrelenting sexual harassment.

Tennessee GOP Measure To Oust Nashville Judge Fails

Chancellor Ellen Hobbs Lyle came under fire from Republicans over her ruling last year to expand absentee voting during the pandemic.

Analysis: How To Follow The Tennessee General Assembly

A step-by-step guide to understanding the progress of legislation.

Lawyers Across Tennessee Bash Push To Remove Chancellor Lyle

Members of the newly-formed Committee for an Independent Judiciary represent some of state's biggest law firms.

Slatery, Hargett, Oppose Federal Voting Rights Legislation

The Tennessee attorney general and secretary of state have signed letters written by their GOP colleagues criticizing the bill.

Hildreth: Lack Of Early COVID Response Caused Unnecessary Deaths

Dr. James Hildreth, a member of the new U.S. COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force, advised Nashville’s mayor on virus response.

Fired Rutherford Circuit Court Clerk Workers File Harassment Suit

One of the plaintiffs says he was discriminated against because of his cerebral palsy, while the other says he was sexually harassed.

Report: Tennessee Rural Jail Expenses Climbing

Expenditures fluctuated widely stateside, but it was local taxpayers who have had to pick up the largest slice of the incarceration tab.

Stockard On The Stump: Holt Sidesteps Moral Dilemma

Pushing a tickle of Dickel and ‘Jack black’ is part of the former representative’s new gig.

Tennessee Republicans Belittle Congress’ Voter Rights Resolution

State House Speaker Cameron Sexton accused “progressive liberals” in Washington of putting their agenda first.

Commentary: How 'Niceley' To Advocate Nonsense

The Tennessee state senator's latest crusade is joining the right-wing backlash against social media firms like Facebook and Twitter.

Sweeping Voting Rights Package Passes U.S. House

The Tennessee delegation split on party lines with all GOP congressmen voting against the bill.

Permitless Gun Carry Bills Steamroll Through State Legislature

The Senate Judiciary Committee passed an amended version of the governor’s bill on a 7-2 vote Tuesday.

Delta-8 Produces Similar Effects To Marijuana While Still Legal

Tennessee lags other Southern states in legalizing marijuana even for medical use while maintaining criminal penalties.

Clarksville Considers Becoming Second Amendment Sanctuary City

Montgomery County is already one of about 60 Tennessee counties that are Second Amendment sanctuaries.