Tennessee News

East Tennessee police shootout leaves 1 dead, police dog wounded

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A gunfight between police and a person inside a home in east Tennessee on left one person dead and wounded a K-9 police dog named Hank, who is recovering from surgery, authorities said Saturday. [caption id="attachment_1588096"…

Congressman Green discusses 'Secure the Border Act'

JACKSON, Tenn. -- New legislation has been brought up to help secure the border. Congressman Mark Green talked with us about the new Secure the Border Act. He claims it reverses the incentives for people to be able to "come…

Governor signs Tennessee Works Tax Act

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thursday, Gov. Bill Lee signed the Tennessee Works Tax Act, the single largest tax cut in the state's history. This will help provide more than $400 million…

Legislation aimed at making schools safer

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The governor is taking steps to make sure every student feels safe by signing strong school safety measures into law. Gov. Bill Lee has signed strong school safety…

Governor Lee schedules special session to address gun control

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has announced that he will call lawmakers back on August 21 for a special session after the Republican-led Legislature adjourned earlier this year without taking on gun control. The announcement comes weeks…