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Nashville Mayor John Cooper announces he won’t seek re-election

Mayor Cooper announced he won't seek a second term at a press conference on Tuesday.

Republicans advance bills targeting transgender care and drag shows at contentious first hearings

Two bills opposed by LGBTQ advocates are already advancing in the state legislature in the early days of session. One prevents minors from being at drag shows, and the other would stop some medical care for transgender minors. 

Democrats announce legislation to repeal Tennessee’s total abortion ban — with no Republican support

Democrats in the Tennessee General Assembly are fighting back against the state’s total abortion ban that went into effect last year. Members of the party presented a new bill Tuesday called the Fundamental Right to Reproductive Health Care Act. But any legislation will be impossible to pass without Republican support.

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Curious Nashville: Stay back 100 feet? Here’s the truth about dump truck liability on Tennessee roads.

You're driving behind a dump truck — gripping the steering wheel tight and trying to keep back. What happens if a pesky piece of gravel damages your windshield?

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School districts across Tennessee could decide whether employees can carry guns under new bill

Nashville’s mayor proposes two new school buildings and a major renovation in capital spending plan

Nashville families can now apply to schools they aren’t zoned for. Here’s what to know.

Teens’ mental health took a dive during the pandemic. Here’s how Rutherford County Schools is trying to help.

Politics

Democrats announce legislation to repeal Tennessee’s total abortion ban — with no Republican support

State panel recommends upgrades, new facility for troubled Wilder Youth Development Center

Criminalizing drag shows would target LGBTQ Tennesseans on and off the stage, advocates warn

Gov. Bill Lee sworn in for his second term as 50th governor of Tennessee

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Tennessee hospitals continue to see high caseloads as the Omicron variant sweeps through the state.

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Tyre Nichols case puts spotlight on Tennessee’s policing priorities

Metro Nashville Police officers shoot and kill man in North Nashville

The city of Memphis releases videos of Tyre Nichols’ arrest and beating

Videos like the Tyre Nichols footage can be traumatic. An expert shares ways to cope.

Health Care

TennCare is trying to simplify annual income reviews for post-pandemic restart

Tennessee ACA enrollment spikes 27% as non-Medicaid expansion states lead record growth

Tennessee’s new health chief dodges grilling over dropped HIV funding

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