Listen Lawmakers in the Tennessee House rejected a proposal Wednesday that would’ve required political affiliation to participate in statewide primaries. The legislation is the brainchild of the executive committee of the Tennessee Republican Party.
Lawmakers Reject Proposal To Close Tennessee Primaries
As Tennessee’s ‘Heartbeat Bill’ Advances, Sides Anticipate A Court Fight
Listen Supporters of the so-called “heartbeat bill” broke out in applause after a state House committee approved the measure, but already both sides are anticipating the court fight ahead if the measure succeeds in passing the Tennessee General Assembly.
Judge: Records To Be Sealed In Nashville Officer’s Murder Trial
Listen A Nashville judge has moved to seal police records and evidence related to the murder case against a city police officer.
Evacuees Return After Fleeing Floodwaters On Upper Cumberland Plateau
Listen School resumes in Clay County on Wednesday and residents of the Upper Cumberland Plateau who fled floodwaters have mostly returned home. But emergency responders are keeping a close eye on the rivers that are channeling away the weekend’s torrential rains.
Army Corps: Tennessee Waterways Will Take Weeks To Return To Normal
After record-setting rainfall, authorities say it will take several weeks to return Tennessee’s lakes and rivers to their normal levels.
I-24 Mudslide Is Still Treacherous As Crews Begin Clearing Debris
Crews have begun cleaning up the mudslide that’s closed a section of Interstate 24 on the north side of Nashville. But the Department of Transportation estimates that it could be a week or more before the road reopens.
Duck River, Swollen And Mighty, Draws Gawkers In Columbia
The swollen Duck River is still the sight to see in Columbia as flood waters slowly recede. The torrential weekend rain pushed the Duck into major flood stage, and waters released upstream have kept the river high.
Abortion Rights Advocates Say Tennessee’s ‘Heartbeat Bill’ Appears To Have Momentum
Listen A Tennessee House committee is expected to consider a bill Tuesday that would ban abortions once a heartbeat has been detected. Abortion rights advocates fear the measure has more momentum than similar legislation introduced two years ago. That bill didn’t move forward after it was deemed “constitutionally suspect” by the state’s attorney general.
TVA Calls For Pivoting To Solar, But Some Environmentalists Say Effort Lacks Urgency
Listen The Tennessee Valley Authority says in a new review of its facilities that it needs to invest in renewables, including solar energy, to stay competitive. But some environmentalists are questioning the utility’s commitment to the idea.
TVA Calls For Pivoting To Solar, But Some Environmentalists Say Effort Lacks Urgency
The Tennessee Valley Authority says in a new review of its facilities that it needs to invest in renewables, including solar energy, to stay competitive…
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