Gov. Bill Lee is proposing a nearly $53 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year. This includes major changes to how the state funds education as well as earmarking money for law enforcement and infrastructure.
Gov. Lee pitches $1B more for education in his State of the State
Court ruling creates the possibility of parole for Pervis Payne
A man who — up until a few months ago — was facing state execution, could now seek parole within the decade after a Shelby County judge delivered a crucial ruling in his favor. Pervis Payne, 54, originally received the death penalty for the 1987 double homicide of a Millington woman and her toddler daughter. […]
Attorney in Waffle House shooting case pursues an insanity defense as trial begins in Nashville
In Tennessee, it’s difficult to prove somebody is not guilty by reason of insanity, because the burden of proof is on the defense.
Nashville’s health care companies were pushed to confront racism. Now they’re investing in Black startups.
Marcus Whitney stands out in Nashville’s huge health care sector as an investor in startups. In addition to his venture capital firm, he’s organized an annual health tech conference and co-founded the city’s pro soccer club.
City historians are on a mission to track down every cemetery in Davidson County
The Metro Historical Commission is trying to track down every historic cemetery in Davidson County, with the goal of protecting past generations from the rapid development of our current one.
Denied federal aid for Tennessee disasters? FEMA says Tennesseans should appeal.
Residents have 60 days from the date of their FEMA determination letter to submit an appeal. The letter should contain information on what’s needed from residents for FEMA to continue processing their application.
‘He was crying out for help’: Landon Eastep’s widow questions law enforcement after 9 officers shot her husband on the side of a Nashville interstate
Once again, investigations are underway, body camera footage is circulating, loved ones are grieving and a city is left to wonder: Why have so many recent encounters with police turned violent?
Gov. Bill Lee to lay out new education funding formula, while legislature remains wary change will come this year
During his State of the State address Monday, the governor is expected to detail what he hopes will become the new education funding formula.
Governor touts public funding for controversial pregnancy centers
While visiting a crisis pregnancy center in Murfreesboro this week, Gov. Bill Lee said he wants to continue using taxpayer dollars to fund centers like Portico, which counsel people against abortions.
Tennessee to protect songbirds, elk and other wildlife habitat in state’s largest-ever conservation deal
The Nature Conservancy recently struck a deal with the state of Tennessee to permanently protect an area in the central Appalachian Mountains that contains hardwood forests housing migratory songbirds, a small population of reintroduced elk and about 180 miles of streams.
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