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April 15, 2023

Walgreens employee claims self defense after shooting pregnant alleged shoplifter, resulting in early birth

The police department in Nashville, Tennessee says it is investigating whether a Walgreens team leader who shot a pregnant woman acted in self defense.

April 13, 2023

Nashville flower shop refuses service to Republican event, blames GOP for Christian school shooting

A Nashville flower shop refused service to a Republican fundraiser in an attempt to call for stricter gun laws in the state.

April 12, 2023

Schumer, Warnock want DOJ investigation into Tennessee lawmakers' expulsion

Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer and Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock are demanding a Department of Justice investigation into the expulsion of Democratic lawmakers from the Tennessee state legislature.

April 12, 2023

'Tennessee Three' Democrat Justin Jones pictured standing on police car during 2020 BLM protest

Tennessee state Rep. Justin Jones took part in a 2020 Black Lives Matter protest, where he walked on top of a police car and was subsequently charged with a crime before her was let off.

April 12, 2023

Memphis panel to vote on reinstating Justin Pearson of 'Tennessee Three' Wednesday, rejoining Justin Jones

The Shelby County Board of Commissioners is to vote on reinstating Democratic Rep. Justin Pearson to the Republican-controlled state House in Nashville after his expulsion last week.

April 12, 2023

Vanderbilt Republicans attacked for hosting a debate on gender transition for minors: A 'space for bigotry'

Vanderbilt University College Republicans' debate on sex change procedures for minors received backlash from LGBTQ+ and Democratic campus organizations.

April 11, 2023

Tennessee Democrat's transformation from college to now goes viral on social media: 'This is like an SNL skit'

Former Tennessee state Democratic Rep. Justin Pearson is facing criticism from conservatives for altering his voice and mannerisms while speaking publicly.

April 11, 2023

Reinstated Nashville lawmaker Justin Jones calls on Tennessee House speaker to resign: 'Enemy of democracy'

Tennessee state Rep. Justin Jones, one of two Black Democratic lawmakers expelled from the GOP-controlled legislature, called for Republican House Speaker Cameron Sexton's resignation.

April 11, 2023

Country music star pulls Bud Light from Nashville bar amid Dylan Mulvaney partnership: 'They aren't ordering'

Singer and songwriter John Rich said consumers are struggling to maintain brand loyalty amidst woke partnerships like Bud Light's recent campaign with trans activist Dylan Mulvaney.

April 10, 2023

Expelled Tennessee Democrat blames 'White supremacist system' for being removed from House seat

Former Tennessee state Rep. Justin Jones blamed a "white supremacist system" for his removal after joining in an anti-gun protest at the state Capitol.