New Tennessee laws to take effect in 2025
Tennesseans will see several new laws take effect in 2025 that are aimed at protecting minors, preventing sexual assaults and providing more access to birth control for TennCare recipients.
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Tennessee gas prices fall 4.5 cents since last week
Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 4.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.64/g today.
Statement from Tennessee Democratic Party Chair Hendrell Remus on the Death of Former President Jimmy Carter
Today, we join the nation and the world in mourning the loss of President Jimmy Carter, a leader defined by selflessness and compassion.
A missing Tennessee girl, 14, was left in the woods by a man she met online, sheriff says
A missing 14-year-old Tennessee girl has been found safe in the Louisiana woods, where authorities say she was left by a man who had picked her up from her home after the two met online.
Tennessee has a new execution method, 2.5 years after last scheduled execution abruptly halted
More than 2 years after Tennessee abruptly halted the execution of inmate Oscar Smith, the state has announced a new lethal injection method.
Flooding took away the love of his life after 35 years without a day spent apart
Helene caused catastrophic damage, the deadliest storm to hit the U.S. mainland since Katrina in 2005.
Gov. Lee champions Education Freedom Act in new TV ad
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee is featured in a new television ad launched today by the American Federation for Children championing the Education Freedom Act (SB0001/HB0001), legislation that will deliver universal school choice for Tennessee families and continue record investments in teachers and public schools.
Tennessee Dept. of Agriculture Division of Forestry announces new state forest
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) is proud to announce that 5,477 acres in Fayette County will become the state’s 16th state forest. The property, which will be named Wolf River State Forest, will open to visitors in 2025.
Governor Lee grants Executive Clemency to 43 individuals
Friday, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced executive clemency decisions for 43 individuals.
Tennessee’s electors cast Electoral College ballots
Tennessee’s presidential electors gathered at the State Capitol on Dec. 17 to cast their ballots for Donald J. Trump for President of the United States, and JD Vance for Vice President of the United States.
