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…
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…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The largest school district in Tennessee has placed its superintendent on paid leave while an outside attorney investigates allegations that he abused his power and violated policies, officials said. The Memphis-Shelby County School Board voted 7-2…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Three Democrats are running in the upcoming August primary to replace Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee in hopes that the national political landscape could open some inroads for voters to consider a switch. It won’t be an…
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) — The nation’s largest public utility is seeking proposals for for a huge addition of carbon-free electricity. The Tennessee Valley Authority’s request for carbon-free proposals seeks up to 5,000 megawatts of carbon-free energy before 2029. It’s the…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The State of Tennessee says it is taking steps to make raising a child cheaper. The Tennessee Department of Human Services said in a news release that on July 1, it upped child care payment assistance reimbursement…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Three probable cases of monkeypox have been announced in Tennessee. The first case was reported last week in a Nashville resident and two more cases in Davidson County have been identified since then, the Metro Nashville…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A police officer in Tennessee was shot and wounded Saturday while he was responding to a domestic incident, officials said. The Memphis officer was taken to a hospital in critical condition after he was shot by…
By Emily Crisman - Chattanooga Times Free Press undefined CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Now is a time of year when many species of wildlife are having babies, and it's also a time when humans often encounter orphaned, sick or injured…
By Jane Roberts, The Daily Memphian-undefined MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Natalie Boyatt looks at the pile of prototypes in her garage and sees the last seven years of her life. Her quest to design a drink carrier with a lock-in-place…
