Conservation Groups Seek Stronger Oversight Of TN Wastewater Plants

Recent state data shows that an estimated 59% of Tennessee waterways are considered too polluted to support basic functions.

Environmental Groups Press For Confirmation Of TVA Nominees

President Biden nominated six individuals to serve on the Tennessee Valley Authority 18 months ago.

TN Supreme Court: No Mandatory Life Sentences For Juveniles

The ruling comes in the case of Tyshon Booker, who was 16 when he fatally shot G’Metrick Caldwell, 26, inside a car in Knoxville.

Some TN Children In DCS Custody Sent To Hospitals For Up To 100 Days

The agency lacks appropriate places to care for children taken from their families as a result of abuse or neglect allegations.

Cannon Co. Posted Misleading Information About Anti-Slavery Referendum

The county had the highest percentage of ‘no’ votes on Amendment 3 in Tennessee.

Tennessee Faith Leaders Denounce White Supremacy Conference In Burns

Every year since 2017, the New Century Foundation has held its annual conference at Montgomery Bell State Park.

TN Lawmakers, Political Experts, Weigh In On Trump's Third WH Bid

In the wake of a mixed showing for the GOP in last week’s election, the former President has lost a bit of his luster with Republicans.

Report: Noncompetitive Races Partially To Blame For Low Turnout In TN

More than half of state's legislative races were not competitive this year.

Campaign Finance Watchdog Files Complaint Against Harwell

The former Tennessee Speaker of the House allegedly moved $47,000 in “soft money” into her failed congressional campaign this year.

All Four Amendments To Tennessee’s Constitution Pass Overwhelmingly

Slavery now prohibited; right-to-work law enshrined.

Town Of Mason Ousts Incumbent Mayor

Egyptian-born Eddie Naeman takes office in a time of tumult for the majority Black town.

TIRCC Votes Works To Reach Immigrants, POC, In TN Rural Areas

The new congressional maps have provided a challenge to the organization's canvassers and coordinators.

Complimentary Medicare Webinar Offered By Jackson Physician Groups

Seniors Can Learn About their Medicare Options from Home

Abortions Dropped Sharply In TN In Weeks Following Dobbs Ruling

Nationally, abortions declined 6% overall between April and August.

Youth Villages Offers In-Home Counseling To Children And Families

The non-profit organization has several locations throughout Tennessee to help kids with mental health issues.

AG: TN's New Abortion Law Only Applies To Living Unborn Children

The disposal of fertilized human embryos that haven’t been transferred to a woman’s uterus is still legal, according to opinion.

Lack Of Compelling Races Hurts Early Voting Turnout In Tennessee

This year’s ballot contains no U.S. Senate race, though it has three contested congressional races involving Davidson County.

Grainger County Settles Suit Over “Sex Shows” In Jail

The suit alleged a jailer ordered female detainees to strip naked for him or perform various sex acts on each other while he watched.

Stockard On The Stump: Lynn's “Psychotic Ramblings” On Yes On 3

Rep. Susan Lynn is telling constituents she can’t vote for the constitutional amendment because it might put the state in legal danger.

Kelsey To Plead Guilty To Federal Election Campaign Violation

The Germantown Republican is charged with funneling more than $90,000 from his state account to his failed 2016 congressional campaign.

The Conundrum Of Low Voter Turnout In Tennessee

There’s been no groundswell of new voters registering in 2022.

Governor Draws Rebuke With Comments On Amendment 1

Gov. Bill Lee says Tennessee's 75-year-old right-to-work law is “under attack,” a remark Democrats say is an exaggeration.

Tennessee DCS: Lack Of Staff Contributes To Juvenile Housing Shortage

Children are sleeping on office floors or languishing in juvenile detention centers because there are no other places to put them.

Analysis: Lee Indifferent To Martin’s Attacks In Gubernatorial Race

Lee is heavily favored to be re-elected.

Stockard On The Stump: GOP Congressman Questions TN Abortion Ban

Mark Green, an ER doctor, points out an ectopic pregnancy will kill the mother if it ruptures.

TN Voter Registration Numbers For Midterm Show Little To No Uptick

There's little sign the overturning of Roe v. Wade has spurred high numbers of women to register to vote in Tennessee.

Migrants To Tennessee Tell Their Stories

They faced harassment in Venezuela and now are being targeted politically in the United States.

Stockard on the Stump: Book Challenges Becoming The Rage In TN Schools

The Sumner County School Board is the latest to consider removing a book, mainly because one of the board members doesn't like it.

TN Court Upholds Second Amendment Rights For Public Housing Tenants

The ruling states public housing landlords cannot bar tenants from possessing guns in their residences.

Lee Ignores Gubernatorial Debate Challenge From Martin

“I’m most focused on being the governor right now,” Lee said.

TN Families To Receive State Assistance To Battle Opioid Addiction

The focus will be on Bedford, Coffee, Franklin, Giles, Hickman, Lawrence, Lincoln, Marshall and Maury counties.

TVA Sued In Worker Electrocution Death At Bull Run Plant

A report warned of safety concerns.

TN Healthcare Providers Ask Legislature To Reconsider Abortion Ban

Doctors say they fear they will be prosecuted for providing life-saving abortions.

COVID Relief Scams Land Tennessee Public Employees In Legal Trouble

A former Rhea County Executive is headed to federal prison; DOJ rounds up five Memphis IRS employees.

Stockard on the Stump: Rehabilitating Violent Prisoners Isn’t Easy

Some Tennessee lawmakers point out that catching problems at the juvenile level is critical.

8,000 Tennessee DACA Recipients In Limbo

A federal appeals court panel has ruled the immigrant program is illegal.

Tennessee Valley Authority Gets An 'F' Grade From Sierra Club

However, a TVA spokesman said the report failed to take into account many of the utility’s decarbonization efforts.

TN Officials Finally Begin Distributing Summer Food Funding For Kids

The delay is nothing new.

Tennessee Lookout Commentary: Know Your TN Constitutional Amendments

Four amendments are on the Nov. 8 ballot.

TN Lawmakers Say Fear Of Rejection Fueled Hillsdale Pullout

Public sentiment has turned against the Michigan-based private Christian college's establishing charter schools in the Volunteer State.