Tennessee victim-serving agencies warn cuts will be ‘catastrophic’ if Gov. Bill Lee fails to act
As federal funding for crime victims dwindled in recent years, 35 states across the nation took action to keep domestic ...
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Here are the charter operators applying to open or run schools in Tennessee in 2026-27
Charter school operators have applied to open or run 13 schools in five Tennessee school systems beginning in the fall of 2026 amid the state's rapidly changing school-choice landscape.
National teacher of the year urges TN teachers to ‘find their voice’ as experts on schools
Missy Testerman said teachers, not legislators, are experts on what schools need. She urged more Tennessee teachers to "stand ...
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Mike Johnson Lives in a Home Owned by Secretive and Influential Far-Right Pastor
Pastor Steve Berger runs a little-known political influence project that has reached several powerful GOP politicians.
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State announces $1M loan for Watts Bar Utility District
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers today ...
Bill would help create ‘tens of thousands’ of new childcare facilities, Gov. Lee says
The proposed legislation, sponsored by the House and Senate majority leaders, would expand childcare licensing exemptions for places like gyms, churches, camps, Boys & Girls Clubs, and ...
'He is our last chance' | Supporters of death row inmate Gary Sutton call on Gov. Lee to meet with them as executions set to resume
Sutton's supporters said Governor Bill Lee told a reporter months ago he would not review the case or meet with them until an ...
Gov. Lee appoints new Court of Appeals Judge for Tennessee's Western Division
Judge Valerie Smith currently works in Shelby County, serving as the Circuit Court Judge for the 30th Judicial District.
Tennessee governor reiterates call for housing plan to make American Dream possible
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee took to social media on Friday to state the need for a housing plan to make the "American Dream" possible.Gov. Lee ...
122,000 Tennesseans not working due to child care cost, lack of options
Fox 17 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for Nashville and nearby towns and communities in Middle Tennessee, including Forest Hills, Brentwood, Franklin, Fairview, ...
The week in politics: Will Gov. Lee find $25 million to save victim services from crisis?
Plus, House Republicans vote against a ceremonial resolution honoring the life of a beloved Nashville gay bar owner.