The two candidates running to be Nashville’s next mayor are on opposite ends of the political spectrum. But one thing they agree on is the need to increase enrollment in the city’s public school system.
Both candidates for Nashville mayor want more families to enroll in MNPS. They have vastly different strategies to do it.
Tennessee Senate committees likely shut down for the special session
After more than 100 bills were filed for Tennessee’s special session on public safety in both the House and Senate, it seems that only three will end up making it to the governor’s desk.
Tennessee’s senate is refusing to hear most of the bills filed for the special legislative session
The Tennessee State Senate is refusing to hear nearly all of the bills filed for this week’s special legislative session.
Nashville judge blocks new statehouse rules after a woman was removed for holding a gun safety sign
A judge has temporarily blocked a new Tennessee House rule that prohibited spectators from holding signs in the gallery.
Tennessee physicians voice concerns about a proposed ‘duty to report’ bill and call for gun reform instead
HB7008, a “duty to report” bill, would require mental health professionals to take “certain steps” to protect potential victims if they determine that one of their patients has an intention to commit bodily harm.
‘No longer the people’s house’: Tennessee Democrats voice disdain for special session rules
The Tennessee General Assembly adopted new rules Monday night for special session. Democrats in the chamber spoke up against several of the rules — most of which they feel target them and members of the public who want gun control policies.
Tensions ignite as Tennessee lawmakers set session restrictions
Special session, special restrictions. The Tennessee House adopted rules on Monday that limit what lawmakers can say and how they’ll file proposals this week.
Amid calls for gun reform, Tennessee Republicans say the state needs to crack down on juvenile crime. The numbers say otherwise.
Over the past decade, juvenile crime where a gun was involved has increased by 26%, according to data from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
In the Leagues Cup final, Nashville SC falls to Messi — or rather, Inter Miami CF
Nashville SC took the field in the Leagues Cup final this weekend, and the city was buzzing. Though a win would have brought the club their first-ever major trophy, much of the excitement may have had more to do with the team’s opponent.
Rep. Justin J. Pearson sworn back in on first day of Tennessee’s special legislative session
Memphis Rep. Justin J. Pearson was sworn in — again. Pearson was expelled earlier this year for leading a gun reform protest on the Tennessee House floor.
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