The Tennessee Titans’ new venue will continue to be called Nissan Stadium. The team and the automaker entered a 20-year agreement that was announced Friday by Titans President and CEO Burke Nihill.
Tennessee House Speaker blames Senate inaction during special session for death of Belmont student. The Senate disagrees.
Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton says the Senate’s refusal to pass mental health legislation during special session played a factor in the fatal shooting of Belmont University student Jillian Ludwig. Senators on both sides of the aisle refute the claim and look to pass laws to prevent future tragedies.
Native American, Republican, Anesthesiologist: Meet Murfreesboro Rep. Bryan Terry
State Rep. Bryan Terry is a proud politician but, even more so, a proud doctor. And unlike most elected officials, Terry didn’t grow up in Tennessee.
Will Tennessee lawmakers reject $1B+ in annual federal education funds? Deliberations begin Monday.
Lawmakers will meet at the capitol Monday to examine the impact that federal education funding has on the state and what restrictions are attached to it. The move comes as some are pushing for the state to reject the funding.
National Police Association argue Covenant school parents shouldn’t have say in release of assailant’s writing
The legal dispute over police records from the Covenant School investigation took another step forward Monday.
A new TPAC is closer to reality, but Metro still must decide how it fits into Nashville’s East Bank development
A new Tennessee Performing Arts Center is one step closer to reality. The State Building Commission approved $200 million for the project. Metro officials and TPAC are in talks to see if it can be constructed in East Bank, the same area that will house the new Titans Stadium.
Justin Jones sues House speaker over rule barring floor speech
Nashville Rep. Justin Jones is suing the Tennessee House Speaker for silencing him during the special session. Jones was the only member silenced due to the new House rules enacted in August.
Tennessee Judge Richard Dinkins, who paved the way for desegregating Nashville schools, has died
The first Black member of the Tennessee Court of Appeals, Judge Richard Dinkins, has died. He began his career as a law clerk, before later winning a Nashville school desegregation case.
Tennessee breaks ground on $415M training facility for state law enforcement
The state of Tennessee is building a $415 million consolidated law enforcement campus in Nashville. The facility is expected to be complete by 2025. It’ll be the administrative headquarters for Tennessee’s Department of Correction and the Department of Safety & Homeland Security.
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