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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…

Memphis museum plans events to celebrate MLK Day

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A new photography exhibit, a blood drive and food donations are among the planned highlights of the National Civil Rights Museum's celebration of the holiday honoring the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in Tennessee. Each year,…

113th Tennessee General Assembly to begin Tuesday

JACKSON, Tenn. – The 113th Tennessee General Assembly begins Tuesday, and representatives are continuing to propose new legislation. Monday, Rep. Jay Reedy proposed several bills, including one to hold an alcoholic beverage referendum. Reedy’s House Bill 0044 would allow cities…

Titans turn from losing AFC South title to hiring new GM

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans enter the offseason at their earliest point since the 2018 season with more questions than wins, and they must hire a general manager before they can start figuring out their future. The Titans ended a streak of…

TWRA says public invited to comment on next hunting season

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- You can now share your comments on next season's hunting regulations. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says you can share ideas and concerns with their staff through February 1. Comments may end up being shared as proposals…