Listen Tennessee’s health and law enforcement agencies are starting to crack down on a product that is being promoted by farm officials — industrial hemp. Now, early investors in this expanding industry are realizing they might be violating the law, even though they thought they were in the clear.
Tennessee’s Law And Health Agencies Cracking Down On Hemp, While State Industry Expands
After Latest Statewide Losses, Can Democrats Be Competitive Again In Tennessee?
Listen Democrats across the country were hoping this fall for a “blue wave” — substantial gains in the midterm elections, including winning the race for Senate in Tennessee. But the decisive loss of former Gov. Phil Bredesen suggests it may be a long time before they can be competitive statewide.
Nashville Ballet’s New Work Celebrates ‘72 Steps’ To Women’s Suffrage
Nashville’s role in the women’s suffrage movement has been turned into a ballet. The new piece 72 Steps highlights a specific moment that was pivotal to women getting the right to vote.
Tennessee’s Next Governor: Bill Lee Says He’s Figuring Out His Agenda
Listen Gov.-elect Bill Lee says he’s got a lot of work to do. In his first press conference Wednesday, the businessman — who’s never before held public office — said he’s now figuring out his agenda.
Voters Approved Police Oversight, Now Nashville Leaders Have A Tight Timeline To Deliver It
Listen Now that Nashville has voted in favor of more police oversight, city officials are required to quickly create an 11-member citizen board and to hire a full-time staff of nine.
Neighbors: Back Home On Short Mountain
This is a story about a way of life put on trial. Jeffory Young was a beloved farmer and major landowner in scenic Short Mountain, Tennessee, a place about 90 minutes southeast of Nashville that’s long been a magnet for interesting people. But when police charged Young in a major marijuana distribution operation in 2006, […]
Nashville Votes To Create Citizen Board To Oversee Police Misconduct
Nashville voted resoundingly on Tuesday to create a citizen board to review allegations of police misconduct, capping a grassroots campaign that first used a petition drive to get the proposal on the ballot and then won 59 percent of the vote.
Blackburn Wins Decisively To Become Tennessee’s First Female Senator
Listen The polls were showing the U.S. Senate race in Tennessee as almost a toss-up, but Republican Marsha Blackburn was able to win decisively against Democrat Phil Bredesen.
Tennessee Republicans Net Clean Sweep In Three Open U.S. House Seats
Republicans went undefeated in races for the three open Congressional seats in Tennessee Tuesday night.
Governor-Elect Lee Celebrates Win To Shouts Of ‘Amen’
Listen Tennessee’s next governor celebrated Tuesday night to shouts of “amen” and by pledging to follow the “Golden Rule.” Republican Bill Lee won in a lopsided victory with nearly 60 percent of the vote but struck a tone of humility.
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