Tennessee News

Abortion, roads, trans youth top Tennessee lawmaking session

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee lawmakers head into an annual legislative session with some fights already underway. Republicans will begin a months-long session Tuesday that will focus on whether the state’s strict abortion ban needs exceptions, if express toll lanes…

Most 'Instagrammable' Tennessee tourist attractions revealed

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Social media users looking to travel to their next photogenic destination may not need to leave the state. New research is revealing the most "Instagrammable" tourist attractions in Tennessee. Family Destinations Guide recently analyzed hashtag data to…

Congressman David Kustoff takes office

  WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman David Kustoff took the oath of office to represent Tennessee's Eighth Congressional District in the 118th Congress this week. Upon taking his post he had this to say to his constituents, “It is an honor…

Tenn. governor uses exemption to deny open records requests

By Angele Latham, The Tennessean undefined NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee's office has used a controversial public records exemption to deny over 60 requests from local journalists, residents, and state representatives since 2019, which experts say is…

Grammy winner accused of assault, kidnapping fatally shot

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Grammy-winning sound engineer accused of kidnapping and threatening his wife and stepdaughter at gunpoint in Tennessee was fatally shot by police, authorities said. A Metro Nashville Police officer killed Mark Capps, 54, during an encounter…

Lee: Tennessee high court likely won't set executions soon

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Gov. Bill Lee says Tennessee’s Supreme Court will likely wait until the state finalizes changes to its lethal injection process before it schedules any future executions. Lee's comments Thursday came after the release of a blistering…

West Tenn. communities to get boost for water improvements

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Communities throughout the state will be seeing improvements to their water infrastructure through new grants announced by The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. Coming from the state's American Rescue Plan fund, the grants total nearly $126,000,000…

Governor Lee announces details on 2023 Inauguration Ceremony

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Bill Lee is preparing to take on his second term as Governor of Tennessee. Friday, Governor Lee announced the theme and schedule of events for the 2023 inaugural celebration. Themed "Tennessee: Leading the Nation," the celebration will…

Eagle viewing excursions offered at Land Between the Lakes

GOLDEN POND, Ky. (AP) — Excursions to view bald eagles at Land Between the Lakes are being held in January and February. The Woodlands Nature Station will host viewing cruises and van tours that give visitors a chance to see the birds…