Column: Fact-Checking Tennessee Congressmen

Mark Harmon says Tennessee Democrats overall fare far better than GOP incumbents in non-partisan fact checks.

COVID-19 In Daycare: Little Oversight Provided By State

At least 47 Tennessee daycares have reported positive cases of COVID-19 among staff or children.

Attorney Asks State Parole Board For Leniency With Non-Violent Offenders And Cites COVID-19

David Raybin is requesting re-evaluation of parole conditions for female inmates.

From The 901: Beale Street Blues

In both Memphis and Nashville, bar owners have resorted to legal action after city officials closed them or limited crowd size.

Commentary: Forrest Debate Has Wasted Time, Marred Tennessee’s Reputation

The bust of the Civil War general was finally removed from Capitol on Thursday, but that should have happened in 2017, McCall says.

Foster Care Organization For LGBTQ Youth Launches

True You TN will build a group home to help the nearly 40 percent of homeless youth who identify as queer.

Commentary: Home Invasion

Bruce Barry compares Trump to a burglar welcomed by the GOP to stay for a long weekend.

Murder Of Soldier In Texas Leads To Ft. Campbell Demonstrations

The demonstrators' goal was to raise awareness of sexual harassment in the military.

COVID-19 Continues To Increase At DCS

In total, 185 youth and 106 staff have tested positive.

Childhood Experts Work To Minimize Trauma To Tennessee Kids

Recent studies have shown that the pandemic could have negative effects on children’s physical and mental health.

How To Track Campaign Cash

Finance information data for local and state candidates is on the Tennessee Online Campaign Finance page.

Commentary: It’s Time To Reallocate Law Enforcement Resources

Davidson County Sheriff says the United States uses the criminal justice system for far too many social service-type issues.

Austin Peay Names Interim President

Dannelle Whiteside will lead the university until a successor to Alisa White is found.

Clarksville Cops Pursue Culture Change

The new leader of the department is frustrated with the culture that defines all cops as bad, looks to build support in his own community.

What To Know About Requesting An Absentee Ballot For Upcoming Elections

Tennessee became one of the last states to expand mail-in voting earlier this month.

Tennessee: Los Rostras De DACA

Los recipientes del programa todavía enfrentan muchas barreras en Tennessee.

Beacon Center Releases Study Of City Freedoms

The state's 30 most populated communities were ranked on factors such as free enterprise and personal liberty.

Five Disabled Individuals In State Care Die Of COVID

70 people living in facilities under the oversight of the Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities have tested positive.

Clarksville Leaders Defend Police Funding, Cut Confederate Monuments

The proposed budget for the city's police department in 2019 was nearly $29.5 million.

Commentary: Tennessee’s Sweeping Abortion Ban Will Kill Black Women And Girls

Cherisse Scott, founder of SisterReach, says white male lawmakers cut her mike during her testimony on a nearly identical ban last year.

As Pandemic Recovery Trudges On, Questions Of Transparency Emerge

Members of Congress are pressing the Department of Treasury and the SBA to disclose statistics for how many paycheck protection loans.

House Democrats Tout Infrastructure Benefits, But Republicans Wary

U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper said one big change residents in his Nashville-area district would see quickly is fewer trains causing traffic jams.

COVID-19 Cases Spike In Department Of Children’s Services Facilities

At least 164 kids have tested positive, making it the biggest outbreak in the nation linked to a single child welfare agency.

Commentary: Green And Van Huss Unmasked As Disinformation Purveyors

Harmon says the two Congressmen from Tennessee have been spreading false information on the need for COVID-19 precautions.

Equity Alliances Staffs Up

The statewide non-profit focused on the civic and economic empowerment of the Black community is expanding its operations.

Commentary: Maybe It’s Time To Let The Old Ways Die

Writer says it's time that the Confederate flag image be removed from the Williamson County seal.

Commentary: Islamaphobia In Tennessee Is Nothing New

According to the SPLC, Tennessee ranks second in the USA for largest number of hate groups, four of which are dedicated anti-Muslim groups.

Latino-Serving Organizations To TN Governor: We Need A Robust Plan

In an open letter to Gov. Lee, 18 groups called growing COVID-19 infection rates a “state of emergency in Latino communities.”

Tennessee: The Faces Of DACA

The Supreme Court ruled against the Trump administration and upheld Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, but many face barriers in TN.

Ruling On ‘Heartbeat Bill’ Will Come After Lee Signs

Tennessee’s abortion providers have asked for a temporary halt on the measure.

Murfreesboro EMT Who Helped With NYC Pandemic Response Sues For Lost Wages

According to the lawsuit, EMTs were scheduled for 12-hour shifts, but required to be on-call at all times.

Abortion Clinics File For Restraining Order In Federal Court

Eight Tennessee clinics challenging a heartbeat abortion ban outlined the consequences for patients.

Commentary: State Legislature Fails Us

Columnist Mark Harmon criticizes response to COVID-19 and other issues.

Soul Food: From The Trauma Of Slavery Came Beautiful Cuisine

It’s 9:30 a.m. and the collard greens, crowder peas and butter beans are ready; the oxtails are roasting in the oven; and the pigs feet ...

Commentary: Legislature Lacks Basic Human Decency

McCall says Tennesseans who are sick of attacks on their fellow citizens.

Tennessee Organization Weighs In On DACA Decision

"Immigrant youth in Tennessee have shown that when we organize we can win,” said Stephanie Teatro.

House Approves Measure Allowing Nurses To Prescribe Opioid Care

The state’s Senate has previously voted in favor of the measure.

Austin Peay President Steps Down For Texas Position

Rex Gandy, APSU’s former provost, also recently stepped down from the university.

Commentary: When Cult Meets Crisis

The durability of Trump’s support is being tested by COVID-19 and racial justice issues.

Trump Signs Modest Police Reform Order; Defends ‘Brave Men And Women In Blue’

Police credentialing agencies will confirm that departments bar chokeholds except when use of deadly force is permitted by law.