List of new laws will take effect in Tennessee July 1
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A number of new laws passed by the Tennessee General Assembly will take effect starting Saturday, July 1st. One of many new laws, but highly relative to this season,…
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Federal judges in Kentucky and Tennessee block portions of transgender youth care bans
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Federal judges in Kentucky and Tennessee on Wednesday blocked portions of bans on gender-affirming care for transgender youth, handing down the rulings shortly before the statutes were set to go into effect. The ruling is similar…
10-year-old injured in Tennessee accidental shooting; police say 14-year-old detained
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A 14-year-old boy is facing charges in Tennessee after a gun in his backpack accidentally fired in the gym of a youth community center on Wednesday, striking a 10-year-old peer and sending him to the hospital,…
Tennessee State will become the first HBCU to add ice hockey
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee State University announced it will become the first historically Black college and university to introduce ice hockey. The school plans to have a men's team playing at the club level in 2024, with a goal…
Embattled Tennessee bishop resigns after priest complaints, abuse-related lawsuits
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The bishop of Knoxville, Tennessee, has resigned under pressure. Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Bishop Richard Stika on Tuesday following allegations he mishandled sex abuse allegations and several of his priests complained about his leadership…
Gov. Lee announces fewest distressed counties in Tennessee history
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announces the number of distressed counties in the state has reduced to eight, the fewest in Tennessee history. A press release from the Governor's Office states this marks a signification milestone in the…
Nashville, Bristol working to give NASCAR a historic racing option in Music City
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Music City on the NASCAR schedule means texts fly to see who’s spending an extra day or two to enjoy all the town has to offer. Nashville and Bristol Motor Speedway are busy working to land…
Tennessee sheriff's deputy fatally shoots driver while being dragged by vehicle, authorities say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee sheriff's deputy trying to stop a man from driving away was dragged by the vehicle and fatally shot the driver, officials said. A Shelby County sheriff's deputy approached a parked car Saturday as part…
TDOT to halt construction lane closures on interstates, state routes for July 4 holiday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation says Tennessee motorists won't be slowed by road construction over the July 4 holiday. TDOT says all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes will be suspended from midnight on Saturday,…
Tennessee 100-year-old veteran getting help seeking Purple Heart for WW2 injury
By SAM STILL, Times Free Press undefined CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Raymond Chambers never received a Purple Heart despite being wounded while serving during World War II, but now, at 100 years old, he may have a chance to receive…
