Tennesseans to vote on 'right to work' amendment
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One of the items on the ballot for the upcoming November election is a right to work amendment to the state constitution. The proposed amendment would make it…
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SEC fines Tennessee 100k; Vols crowdsourcing new goalposts
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The Southeastern Conference has fined Tennessee $100,000 for a wild, field-storming celebration after a win over Alabama. Meanwhile, the school has turned to fans to help pay for new goalposts. Tennessee fans…
Dolly Parton donation strategy: 'I just give from my heart'
By Glenn Gamboa - AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Dolly Parton laughs at the idea that she is some sort of secret philanthropist. Sure, social media sleuths did piece together this week that the country superstar had been…
No. 6 Tennessee beats No. 3 Alabama 52-49 on late FG
By Al Lesar - Associated Press KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — After 15 years of being a rival to Alabama in name only, Tennessee snapped a humbling losing streak, stamped itself a championship contender and celebrated in spectacular fashion. Chase McGrath…
Judges: Tennessee public housing leases can't ban guns
By Jonathan Mattise - Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Public housing agencies in Tennessee can no longer include provisions in their leases that bar tenants from having guns in their homes, a state appeals panel has ruled. A three-judge…
Co-defendant in Tennessee senator's case plans guilty plea
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Nashville social club’s owner has reached a deal to plead guilty to a campaign finance scheme alleged against him and a Tennessee senator, who has deemed the charges a “political witch hunt.” Attorneys for Joshua…
'American Idol' finalist dies in vehicle crash in Tennessee
JASPER, Tenn. (AP) — A finalist on “American Idol” has died in a vehicle crash in Tennessee. Willie Spence, 23, died Tuesday after hitting the rear of a tractor-trailer that was stopped on the shoulder of Interstate 24 East near…
Governor Lee launches $100 million fund to support local law enforcement efforts
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Governor Bill Lee is launching the $100 million Violent Crime Intervention Fund for local law enforcement. Agencies are invited to apply for grants that aim to improve public safety throughout Tennessee communities. “As Americans face rising…
1 dead in Gatlinburg fire that affected travel to Smokies
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) — Firefighters have found a body in the remains of a building that burned in downtown Gatlinburg, officials said. The fire on Sunday caused extensive damage to a block of businesses and left some with only charred…
Small business loan deadline approaching in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Private nonprofit organizations in 13 Tennessee counties have a few more weeks to file for federal economic injury disaster loans for losses from storms and tornadoes last December. The eligible counties are Cheatham, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson,…
