Tennessee GOP Rep. Andy Ogles draws Republican and Democratic challengers
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Rep. Andy Ogles will have Republican opposition in the August primary as he seeks to retain a congressional seat passing through Nashville.
Political news from city Nashville, state Tennessee
Morgan Wallen Arrested, Charged With 3 Felonies Following Bar Incident
Musician Morgan Wallen was arrested and charged with three counts of reckless endangerment after an incident at a bar in Nashville, Tennessee, on Sunday night.
If You’re Going To Critique Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter,’ At Least Get It Right
Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” isn’t a reclamation album. Instead, it’s a declaration of the place Black folks have always had in country music — and a middle finger to the industry gatekeepers that have tried to keep us out.
Tennessee lawmakers pass bill to require anti-abortion group video, or comparable, in public schools
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee would become the latest state to require public school students to watch a video on fetal development produced by an anti-abortion group, or something comparable, under legislation that is headed to Republican Gov. Bill Lee’s desk.
Tennessee state senator hospitalized after medical emergency during floor session
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee state Sen. Steve Southerland experienced a medical emergency during a floor session Monday and was taken to the hospital.
Tennessee lawmakers split on how and why to give businesses major tax help under fear of lawsuit
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Republicans in the Tennessee House and Senate both plan to offer businesses new tax help worth upward of $1 billion.
Tennessee governor signs bill to undo Memphis traffic stop reforms after Tyre Nichols death
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee on Thursday signed off on the repeal of police traffic stop reforms made in Memphis after the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols by officers in January 2023, despite pleas from Nichols’ parents to GOP lawmakers and the governor to give them a chance to find compromise.
Tennessee politicians strip historically Black university of its board
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Trustees of Tennessee’s only publicly funded historically Black university were removed Thursday under legislation signed into law by Republican Gov. Bill Lee. Black lawmakers and community leaders said state leaders, a majority of whom are white, are unfairly targeting Tennessee State University.