Tennessee News

New transportation plan aims to improve travel in Tennessee

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A plan was released recently allowing drivers and businesses the opportunity to learn about future expansions. "The Governor has just recently announced his Tennessee Modernization Transportation Act of 2023,"…

Man hospitalized after confrontation with Memphis cops dies

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A 29-year-old man who was hospitalized after being injured in a confrontation with Memphis police officers during a traffic stop has died. Tyre D. Nichols, of Memphis, “succumbed to his injuries” on Tuesday, the Tennessee Bureau…

Tennessee lawmakers reelect state comptroller, treasurer

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee lawmakers reelected the state’s comptroller and treasurer to new two-year terms on Wednesday. FILE - Rep. Jason Mumpower, R-Bristol, left, speaks at a conference sponsored by The Associated Press and the…

New tool gives Tennesseans transparency in legislative process

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton is announcing a new tool that aims to enhance public transparency. The TGA House Dashboard is a user-friendly application that gives every Tennessean the same access to the legislative process as their…

Tennessee program lets victims shield their addresses

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee secretary of state is encouraging victims of human trafficking, stalking, domestic abuse or any sexual offense to protect their addresses from public disclosure under a free state program. Secretary of State Tre Hargett’s office…

TVA chooses gas plant despite EPA concerns

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The nation’s largest public utility has decided to build a new natural gas plant despite concerns from the Environmental Protection Agency. Tennessee Valley Authority President and CEO Jeff Lyash on Tuesday signed a decision to move…

In-N-Out Burger expanding east of Texas, 1st stop Tennessee

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (AP) — In-N-Out Burger announced Tuesday that it plans to open a corporate office in Tennessee and restaurants in and around Nashville by 2026, marking the company’s first expansion east of Texas. Tennessee Gov.…

Legislators convene in Nashville for 113th General Assembly

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The next Tennessee General Assembly has arrived! The 113th assembly kicked off Tuesday in Nashville, and it came with the reelection of Lt. Governor Randy McNally as Speaker of the Senate. This is McNally's fourth term in…

5 Tennessee police officers fired amid sex scandal

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (AP) — Officials in a Tennessee city have fired five officers and suspended three others following a sex scandal at the police department. Jason Cole, the mayor of La Vergne, near Nashville, began investigating the department in…