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The shutdown is over, but Tennesseans are still waiting for funds to help pay utility bills

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history impacted or cut off many federal programs that help Americans. And while the government is technically back up and running, some of those aid programs are not.

Full SNAP benefits should be available to Tennesseans by Thursday

After weeks of delays, about 700,000 Tennesseans are starting to get their full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance benefits.

NashVillager Podcast: Political pardons

What message do presidential pardons really send? Plus, the local news for November 17, 2025.

How a gap in Tennessee’s probation system leaves domestic violence victims in danger

Probation officers pause in-person visits and home searches for offenders facing an arrest warrant. That reduced supervision can last for months. Six mothers died during this gap, WPLN and ProPublica found.

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Politics

The shutdown is over, but Tennesseans are still waiting for funds to help pay utility bills

Tennessee Republican Rep. Jeff Burkhart dies at 63

Vanderbilt community protests Trump administration’s higher education compact

Losing SNAP? Or want to help? Here are some Tennessee resources

Environment

Tennessee sees 8 billion-dollar weather and climate disasters in first half of 2025

Tennessee protected 7,400 acres of ‘river swamp.’ The public will be able to visit.

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How Tennessee became home to North America’s only freshwater pearl farm

Tennessee’s largest landfill violated air and water rules this year, prompting new tensions

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Health Care

Full SNAP benefits should be available to Tennesseans by Thursday

Empty EBT card? Nashville Farmers Market will still match your spending

Tennessee gives food banks $5M, as SNAP recipients wait for benefits

Nashville finds first measles case since 2005 as vaccine exemptions gain popularity

Criminal Justice

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Martin mayor, his daughter and city’s economic development head indicted following Tennessee comptroller investigation

Tennessee schedules next lethal injection as questions linger about the last one

How a gap in Tennessee’s probation system leaves domestic violence victims in danger

Media coalition sues Tennessee prison officials to get more access to executions

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