Tennessee News

Tennessee judges side with Nashville in fight over fairgrounds speedway

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A three-judge panel says a newly enacted Tennessee law designed to lower the threshold needed for Nashville leaders to approve improvements to its fairgrounds speedway violates the state’s constitution. The judges unanimously ruled Thursday that the…

Alzheimer's Tennessee holding statewide race

JACKSON, Tenn. – There is a race being held to raise Alzheimer's awareness. Six out of 10 individuals with dementia will wander. However, hundreds of missing Tennesseans have been found safe…

Governor Lee and First Lady hosts a special event for Tennessee kids

NASHVILLE, Tenn.---Governor Lee and First Lady Maria celebrate Tennessee Serve participants. Governor Bill Lee and First Lady Maria hosted a special event for kids from around the state who completed the Tennessee Kids Serve Summer Challenge. These kids were invited…

Gov. Lee joins leaders in Bolivar for brownfield bill signing

BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Friday morning, Governor Bill Lee made a stop in Bolivar as part of the kickoff to his Statewide Conservation Tour. A press release states the tour highlights Tennessee’s conservation strategy and celebrates recent investments in state parks,…