Tennessee News

Governor Lee signs narrow abortion exemption bill

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Republican Gov. Bill Lee has signed off on including an extremely narrow exemption to Tennessee’s strict abortion ban, carving a narrow option for doctors to use their “reasonable medical” judgment in deciding whether providing the procedure…

What passed during the 2023 Tennessee lawmaking session?

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) — Tennessee’s Republican-dominant Statehouse quickly adjourned last week after the expulsion of two Democratic lawmakers, failure to act on gun control after a deadly school shooting and the resignation of a Republican lawmaker for a workplace harassment…

US sues Tennessee over ban on care for transgender youth

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit challenging Tennessee’s new law banning transgender youth from receiving gender-affirming care. According to the federal government, the statute should be blocked because it discriminates against people because of their…

Dolly Parton to rock out at Academy of Country Music Awards

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) — Country superstar Dolly Parton will fire up the Academy of Country Music Awards with a song from her upcoming rock album. Parton, who joined the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame last year, will close out…

United Way releases new ALICE data

JACKSON, Tenn. -- United Way of Tennessee released a groundbreaking study that reveals the size and scope of financial hardship across the state. UWTN has partnered with "United for ALICE," which developed…

More than $230 million going towards state's water systems

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- More than 100 grants are going towards the state's water systems. According to the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, there are 102 grants totaling more than $230,000,000 going to Tennessee's drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure. Grants…

Titans finalize last piece of NFL's next pricey stadium

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have the final financing piece for the NFL’s next stadium with the largest public investment yet that they hope to open for the 2027 season. The Metro Nashville City Council finally approved by…