Listen A plan to let university employees carry guns on campus is on its way to Gov. Bill Haslam’s desk after winning approval from the Tennessee House of Representatives Wednesday night.
Plan To Let Employees Carry Guns On Tennessee Campuses Headed To The Governor
Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage Takes $20 Snub In Stride
The keepers of President Andrew Jackson’s home were — understandably — disappointed to hear that he will be replaced on the front of the $20 bill. Executives at the Hermitage had been lobbying the U.S. Treasury Department.
Siding With Governor, Tennessee Lawmakers Decide Not To Make Bible The State Book
Listen The Bible isn’t going to become Tennessee’s official book. That’s the decision from state lawmakers. The Tennessee House of Representatives voted 50-43 not to override Gov. Bill Haslam’s veto of a measure that would have added the Holy Bible to the list of state symbols, reversing course from a year ago.
Panel Recommends Changing Name Of MTSU’s Forrest Hall, But To What?
An MTSU task force has called on the university to change the name of Forrest Hall. The panel voted Wednesday night, though two members wanted to keep the name of the ROTC building, which was meant to honor Confederate general Nathan Bedford Forrest.
15 Of Nashville’s Most Dangerous Intersections To Get New Crosswalks, Signals, Turn Lanes
There’s a busy two-lane road in Madison where several drivers have died in crashes and pedestrians have long struggled to make safe crossings to two…
Murfreesboro Parent Wants Clean Slate, Peaceful Resolution For Arrested Elementary Students
Listen Murfreesboro police still have not said why as many as 10 children were arrested at Hobgood Elementary School on Friday, citing state law that prohibits the release of juvenile records. Parents say they have been told the charges came because the students did not intervene in a fight that happened off campus.
After ‘Bathroom Bill’ Defeat, Tennessee Lawmakers Lash Out At Businesses That Opposed It
Listen One day after the so-called “bathroom bill” was withdrawn, Tennessee Republicans took aim at business leaders for getting involved in the issue. Lawmakers warned corporate incentives could be taken away if businesses continue to intervene in legislative matters.
Haslam Tries To Convince Tennessee Legislature To Drop Bible Bill
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam is trying to make sure his veto stands and the Bible doesn’t become the state’s official book. The governor dispatched aides to speak with any lawmaker who will listen ahead of an override vote scheduled for Wednesday morning.
Tennessee Lawmakers Green-Light Online Voter Registration
A measure that lets Tennesseans register to vote online is headed to Gov. Bill Haslam’s desk for signature. The plan, Senate Bill 1626, would go into effect next year. It would also let people who are already registered to vote update their information over the Internet. Supporters say online registration will help voter turnout. They […]
Old Hickory Quarry Fight Shifts To Water Quality Permit
Listen The fight over a quarry in Old Hickory has now zeroed in on a single state permit. The prospective mine operators, Industrial Land Developers LLC, have presented a plan to keep nearby waterways clean while they dig for rock. But opponents used a public hearing Monday to lob questions at the inspectors who get […]
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