Tennessee News

TBI releases 2021 "Crime in Tennessee" report

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has released data on the state's crime in 2021. The bureau's most recent "Crime in Tennessee" publication showed that serious crime reports had decreased, that juveniles made up over 7% of arrests,…

US agencies temporarily barred from enforcing LGBTQ guidance

A judge in Tennessee has temporarily barred two federal agencies from enforcing directives issued by President Joe Biden's administration that extended protections for LGBTQ people in schools and workplaces. FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2019, photo, supporters…

Tennessee Human Rights Commission selects new director

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Human Rights Board of Commissioners has named a new executive director to oversee the agency. Muriel Malone Nolen was named executive director effective Monday after working with the agency since 2021, according to a…

Remains of World War II Marine to be buried in Nashville

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Remains of a U.S. Marine who was wounded on the Pacific Ocean island of Saipan during World War II have been identified and they will be buried in his hometown of Nashville, Tennessee, officials said. Marine…

Tennessee author puts nighttime writings into book

By Allen Mincey, Cleveland Daily Banner undefined CLEVELAND, Tenn. (AP) — Every night, Leslie Bennett takes her cellphone and writes down her thoughts — about the day, about life in general, about her relationship with God, and about her family.…

US agencies temporarily barred from enforcing LGBTQ guidance

By Mark Gillispie - Associated Press A judge in Tennessee has temporarily barred two federal agencies from enforcing directives issued by President Joe Biden's administration that extended protections for LGBTQ people in schools and workplaces. FILE…

Tennessee gov: School voucher program to start immediately

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced Wednesday that his administration will immediately begin rolling out his long-blocked school voucher program after a judge lifted an injunction that had prevented it from being implemented. “Starting today, we will…

After 1st term, Gov. Lee unopposed in GOP primary election

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nearly four years ago, Bill Lee startled political insiders when the first-time political candidate survived a bruising and crowded $45 million GOP primary for Tennessee governor. He cruised to win the top elected state seat a…

Tennessee Supreme Court accepting AG applications

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Supreme Court says it will soon begin accepting applications for the state's open attorney general position. Earlier this year, current Attorney General Herbert Slatery announced he would not seek another eight-year term as the…