NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee’s Republican-controlled House has advanced legislation allowing students and staffers to sue public colleges and universities if they feel they’ve been unfairly punished for not accepting “divisive concepts.” The bill would prohibit public colleges and universities…
LA VERGNE, Tenn. (AP) — You have surely heard of Dolly Parton, the world famous singer. And you may well have read a novel by James Patterson, one of the world's most popular writers. He is no singer, and she…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee State Parks' effects on the economy continue to see a steady climb throughout the pandemic. Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner David Salyers says the parks saw an increase in visitors when COVID-19 hit, and…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local college celebrates a special occasion today. Lane College is celebrating its Founder's Day, all while helping students. "It marks a day of celebration, to celebrate the…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — GOP legislative leaders continue to push that parents need more transparency on what students are being exposed to inside Tennessee’s public schools, but a handful conceded the arguments recently used to condemn teachers and libraries had…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee has set three new execution dates for inmates in 2022, driving the total number of executions planned this year to five. The state temporarily halted executions during the pandemic but is currently planning one execution…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Two Nashville couples have been charged with murder in separate drug-related deaths of children. Nashville police said Thursday that two grandparents were arrested in connection with the death of their 20-month-old grandson, while a woman and…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee senator who has been indicted on charges that he violated federal campaign finance laws has announced that he won’t seek reelection. In his Friday announcement on Twitter, Republican Sen. Brian Kelsey said his decision…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee state representative has been appointed to temporarily replace a Democratic lawmaker who was ousted from her position by the Republican-led state Senate because of a federal wire fraud conviction. Pictured:…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee State University history professor is working with Apple Inc. and a national technology center at the university to create an app highlighting some of the lesser known participants in the civil rights movement in…
