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April 25, 2024

Tennessee nears law banning adults from helping minors find, receive sex reassignment care

Tennessee lawmakers in the Statehouse passed legislation making adults who help minors obtain sex reassignment care, criminals who could be charged with a felony.

April 25, 2024

Tennessee House tables bill that would have banned consideration of reparations

The TN House tabled until next year legislation that would have banned local governments from paying to study or distribute money for reparations for slavery.

April 25, 2024

School choice proponent warns Tennessee Republicans after school choice bill fails: 'They will lose the war'

Experts reacted to Tennessee failing to pass a school choice bill in the state after momentum was building up after several years of struggle to fulfill the effort.

April 24, 2024

More people exposed to Manhattan Project chemicals deserve compensation, advocates say

Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley is pushing to expand payments to those exposed to Manhattan Project chemicals in states, including Alaska, Kentucky and Tennessee.

April 23, 2024

Tennessee teachers step closer to carrying firearms in classroom after state lawmakers pass GOP-backed bill

House lawmakers in Tennessee overwhelmingly passed a bill to arm teachers in schools, nearly a year after a shooting at a private school left three children and three adults dead.

April 23, 2024

Missing Tennessee teen Sebastian Rogers' dad hires PI as search enters 2nd month: 'Could be anywhere'

Tennessee teenager Sebastian Rogers has been missing for nearly two months since he disappeared from Hendersonville on Feb. 26. His father has hired a private investigator.

April 22, 2024

Proposal to let parents be fined for kids' crimes heads to Tennessee governor's desk

A proposal that would allow judges to levy up to $1,000 in fines against parents for their child's criminal offenses is headed to Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee's desk for approval.

April 22, 2024

Tennessee school voucher program plans come to an end after Gov. Lee admits defeat

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee's plans to expand school vouchers and allow families to access public funds for private schooling has come to an end as legislative leaders do not reach an agreement.

April 21, 2024

Tennessee preschool teacher charged with bringing gun to school, threatening colleague

A preschool teacher in Nashville, Tennessee is charged with bringing a gun to school and threatening one of her colleagues, police said.

April 21, 2024

Mass shooting at Memphis block party leaves 2 dead, others wounded: police

A mass shooting Saturday night during a block party in Memphis, Tennessee, left two people killed and six others wounded, according to police.