Stockard on the Stump: The Casada Chronicles

The former House speaker appeared contrite following indictment, but his ex-chief of staff Cade Cothren said, "the truth will come out."

Amid Uncertainty And Anger, Tennessee’s Abortion Ban Takes Effect

The new law contains no exceptions for rape, incest or fatal fetal anomalies.

Video Confirms Federal Agents Abused Latino Immigrants In 2018 TN Raid

An agent stepped on the neck of a Grainger County slaughterhouse worker who was facedown on the floor with another agent on his back.

TN Public School Systems Look For Solutions To Teacher Shortage

Solutions include paying higher salaries and recruitment programs.

Tennessee Officers Killed In Helicopter Crash Identified: Police

Tennessee Highway Patrol Sergeant Lee Russell and Marion County deputy Matt Blansett were killed in the crash, according to authorities.

Glen Casada And Aide Indicted On Bribery, Kickback Charges

The former Tennessee House speaker and his chief of staff each face 20 years in prison if convicted.

Flu shots now available at CVS Pharmacy® and MinuteClinic® nationwide

43 percent of Americans say they’ll visit a retail pharmacy to get the flu vaccine this season

State Asks Court To Find Cothren In Contempt

The Tennessee Registry of Election Finance also wants a Davidson County chancellor to order him to comply with subpoenas related to a PAC.

Community Corrections Shift Catches Tennessee Lawmaker Unaware

The State Legislature had cut funding for the program, leaving no option but to shift non-probatable people out, according to a judge.

Retiring State Sen. Mike Bell Leaving Early To Join TWRA

His appointment comes months after an internal agency shakeup led to the departures of three senior TWRA officials in May.

Cade Cothren Challenges Subpoena Order By State Registry

Overlapping cases against the former House speaker’s chief of staff should circumvent the state subpoena, according to his attorney.

Coalition Urges TVA To Take Advantage of Inflation Reduction Funds

The Clean Up TVA Coalition includes the Sierra Club, the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, and Appalachian Voices.

How To Confront Tennessee’s Teacher Shortage

The executive director & CEO of Professional Educators of Tennessee say burnout, lack of respect, and low pay is driving educators away.

Analysis: Tennessee’s Low Turnout Primaries

Only 17% of registered voters cast a ballot in the state and federal primary elections and the county-level general elections.

Study Shows Tennessee Ranks 36th For Overall Child Well-Being

The state was 41st in child health, but improved to 25th in education.

Tennessee Democrats Caught Up In Voter Data Snafu

Gubernatorial candidate blames state party; chairman lays it on DNC.

Campaigns For And Against TN ‘Right-To-Work’ Amendment Heat Up

Supporters say the policy protects workers from being forced to join a union, but opponents say the term "right to work" is misleading.

Tennessee Supreme Court Taps Jonathan Skrmetti For Attorney General

He will replace current state Attorney General Herbert Slatery III, who has completed an eight-year term in office.

Corker Leads TN Group Urging ‘Yes’ Vote On Anti-Slavery Amendment

According to the state constitution, slavery is still allowed as punishment for a crime.

Stockard On The Stump: Tennessee Primary Election Results

Ogles won race for GOP nomination for 5th Congressional District, while Martin defeated Smiley in Democratic primary for governor's seat.

Threats To Poll Workers Nationwide Haven’t Dampened Enthusiasm In TN

“If you are always kind and nice to people, they’ll be nice back to you,” said poll worker David Kauffman.

Tennessee Attorney General Sues Walgreens Over Opioid Exploitation

One of the allegations: The company dispensed massive doses of the dangerous drugs to children as young as two-years-old.

Tennessee Poll Watchers See ‘Democracy At Work’

Interest in becoming a poll watcher in the Volunteer State seems to be on the upswing, anecdotal information indicates.

TN Man Pleads Guilty To Charges In 2021 U.S. Capitol Insurrection

Ronnie Presley, 43, of Bethpage in Sumner County, faces up to two years in prison for storming the capitol and fighting with police.

Late Again, Tennessee Finally Distributes Funds To Feed Hungry Kids

The delay was caused by technical difficulties in verifying data to know which children were eligible, according to DHS.

Stockard on the Stump: New K-12 Formula Could Change Voucher Costs

But lawmakers’ understanding of the relationship between the school funding plan and the voucher program varies widely.

Woman Found Dead Under Chairlift At Tennessee Theme Park: Report

The woman was found Thursday night at Anakeesta in Gatlinburg, according to WBIR 10 News.

Girl Killed By Falling Tree At Great Smoky Mountains National Park

A 7-year-old girl from Georgia was killed early Wednesday when a maple tree fell on her family's tent, park officials say.

A Month After Abortion Ruling, Closed Clinics And Uncertainty In TN

At least two clinics in the state have announced they will close.

Tennessee Department of Children's Services Chief Is Replaced

Jennifer Nichols is the latest among Gov. Bill Lee's cabinet to leave state government.

The Judge Who Illegally Jailed Children Is Retiring

The candidates to replace her have different approaches.

24 Tennessee Counties Newly At “High Risk” For COVID

Infections are rising across the state.

Early Voting Underway In Tennessee

Here’s what you need to know about how to cast your ballot.

Tennessee Federal Judge Blocks Biden Administration LGBTQ Protections

Injunction sought by 20 states, with Tennessee AG Herbert Slatery taking the lead, applies to schools and workplaces.

Stockard On The Stump: Panel Vacates Injunction Against ESA Program

Parents of up to 5,000 qualifying students could be pulling their children out of public schools and enrolling them into private ones.

Feds Order Changes To TennCare Block Grant Program

TennCare is being required to end a closed formulary that enabled the state to cut coverage for expensive drugs and therapies.

Tennessee Democrats Introduce Strategy For Abortion Access

They plan to try to codify Roe v. Wade and pass other measures in 2023.

Education Chair: Hillsdale College’s Charter Hopes In TN 'Shattered'

The college's president said teachers are educated in the “dumbest parts of the dumbest colleges in the country.”

Abortion Ruling Adds Urgency To Need For Coverage For Uninsured In TN

Data from Tennessee Justice Center shows around 31,000 women in child-bearing years lack insurance.

Gov. Lee Refuses To Disavow Hillsdale President’s Anti-Teacher Remarks

Both Democrats and Republicans have criticized the statements Larry Arnn made at a recent reception in Williamson County.