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US Census Bureau is charging a Tennessee town $880K for a recount, pushing towns to conduct DIY censuses

August 7, 2023

US Census Bureau is charging a Tennessee town $880K for a recount, pushing towns to conduct DIY censuses

Growing towns may have to conduct its own censuses without the help of a federal statistical agency after the U.S. Census Bureau gave a Tennessee town a high price tag for a recount.

Expelled Tennessee Democrat lawmakers win back seats after Covenant School shooting protests

August 3, 2023

Expelled Tennessee Democrat lawmakers win back seats after Covenant School shooting protests

Tennessee Democrats Justin Jones and Justin Pearson won back their state house state in a special election on Thursday after being expelled for participating in a gun control protest on the house floor.

Tennessee lawmakers expelled in wake of Nashville school shooting vie to reclaim seats

August 3, 2023

Tennessee lawmakers expelled in wake of Nashville school shooting vie to reclaim seats

Two Tennessee state lawmakers, expelled over gun control protests in the wake of the Nashville school shooting, are looking to reclaim their seats.

Tennessee judges allow state to take over Nashville airport amid ongoing legal challenge

August 1, 2023

Tennessee judges allow state to take over Nashville airport amid ongoing legal challenge

State judges ruled that Tennessee officials can proceed with taking control of Nashville's airport operations while a lawsuit challenging the recently enacted statute moves forward.

Memphis police shoot gunman who opened fire outside Jewish school, thwarting 'potential mass shooting'

July 31, 2023

Memphis police shoot gunman who opened fire outside Jewish school, thwarting 'potential mass shooting'

Memphis police prevented a possible school shooter from conducting a potential mass shooting after a suspect fired his weapon outside of Margolin Hebrew Academy on Monday.

Memphis police officer 'relieved of duty' amid investigation into DUI arrest

July 31, 2023

Memphis police officer 'relieved of duty' amid investigation into DUI arrest

Memphis Police Department officer Verlean Washington has been relieved of duty after being arrested for allegedly driving under the influence and disregarding a red light.

Tennessee school district staff trained on how White Christians are privileged, polyamorous are oppressed

July 31, 2023

Tennessee school district staff trained on how White Christians are privileged, polyamorous are oppressed

The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System gave a presentation that teaches about "triggering language" and that White Christians are privileged while people of color are oppressed.

Tennessee man who plotted with Texas lover to kill husband after she lied about abuse sentenced to 62 years

July 29, 2023

Tennessee man who plotted with Texas lover to kill husband after she lied about abuse sentenced to 62 years

Darrin Lopez was sentenced to 62 years in prison this week after he was found guilty of murdering his girlfriend's husband in his Dallas neighborhood in 2020.

DOJ launches investigation into Memphis law enforcement following death of Tyre Nichols

July 27, 2023

DOJ launches investigation into Memphis law enforcement following death of Tyre Nichols

The Department of Justice announced an investigation into the practices and protocols of the Memphis Police Department following the death of Tyre Nichols.

Tennessee teachers sue over state restrictions on CRT curriculum: 'Laws need to be clear'

July 26, 2023

Tennessee teachers sue over state restrictions on CRT curriculum: 'Laws need to be clear'

The Tennessee Education Association, the largest teachers union in Tennessee, is suing the state over the restrictions placed on curriculum.