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Schools, roads and East Bank infrastructure: Nashville’s new $532 million capital spending plan

The plan marks an increase of $5 million since last year’s plan.

Tennessee families are suing over state voucher program they claim is unconstitutional

Tennessee parents are suing the state over the universal voucher program, arguing that it violates the state constitution by diverting public funds to private schools.

Metro reaches deal with TPAC for performing arts center on East Bank

After a lengthy negotiation, Metro and TPAC have a deal for an East Bank location for the performing arts center.

Tennessee has 60 data centers. Nashville probably has more than you think.

Tennessee has 60 data centers, and more than a third of them are located in the greater Nashville area.

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Tennessee Republican Rep. Jeff Burkhart dies at 63

Vanderbilt community protests Trump administration’s higher education compact

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Tennessee has 60 data centers. Nashville probably has more than you think.

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

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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

Judge blocks Trump’s use of National Guard in Memphis but gives time for government appeal

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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

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