Listen African-American pastors in Murfreesboro say the arrests of school children last Friday were an “injustice” and an “act of tyranny.” But they’re also trying to defuse some of the racial tension.
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.
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.
What’s Left For Tennessee’s Legislature In 2016? Some Big Controversies, Actually
Listen The budget has passed, and Tennessee state lawmakers are eager to end the session this week so they can hit the campaign trail. After all, most of them are up for reelection this year. But there are still some loose ends to tie up. And some of the most complicated debates have — as […]
Tennessee’s Bible Bill Vetoed On Constitutional Grounds
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam is saying no to a bill that would make the Bible the official state book in what is the first veto of the year.
How Tennessee’s Religious Protections For Therapists Fit Into The Gay Marriage Debate
Listen One of the bills Tennessee’s governor is feeling pressured to veto would let therapists deny service to clients if they feel they would be violating their own religious beliefs. State capitol correspondent Chas Sisk joins WPLN’s Blake Farmer to explain why the debate is an important one.
Fantasy Sports Push Back On ‘Illegal Gambling’ Label In Tennessee
Listen Most nights and weekends, you can find Taylor Ezell of Nashville looking over spreadsheets of player stats, and placing his money on a fantasy lineup he’s picked. “The same way that I would go out before buying a stock and research all these stocks that I think are going to perform well over a […]
Fantasy Sports Are On Shaky Turf In Tennessee After Attorney General’s Opinion
Tennessee’s attorney general says betting on fantasy sports constitutes illegal gambling, plain and simple. The two-page legal opinion was issue was published Wednesday.
The Nine Magic Words Meant To Give Tennessee’s Legislature Final Say On Education Funding
Listen “In such manner as the General Assembly may determine.” Get to know that phrase. It could turn into a multi-year debate over who has the last word on education funding in Tennessee. As school systems around the country file lawsuits against state officials to argue for more money, Tennessee is considering the unique step […]
101st Airborne Soldiers Getting Hot Meals In Iraq And Staying Off Front Lines
Soldiers with the 101st Airborne Division are getting hot meals and showers on this deployment. They also have decent Internet access so they can Facetime with their families, according to a report from the front lines back to Fort Campbell this week.
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