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They won’t be at the polls next Tuesday but federal prosecutors will be watching Election Day closely for voter fraud and irregularities.

Tennessee may be a reliable Republican stronghold for the Presidential race, but local state Senate candidates can’t count on party loyalty. In fact, a bitter partisan divide over the chamber’s Speaker post two years ago strained political partnerships and now, two races show the traditional party ties unraveling.

State officials are in Germany this week trying to woo Volkswagen suppliers. Governor Phil Bredesen, along with city and county leaders from across the state want the suppliers to follow the automaker to Tennessee.

Tennessee workers have seen their health insurance costs rise five times faster than their paychecks.

Federal Judge Robert Echols will hear State Senator Rosalind Kurita’s challenge to the state’s election law next week.

Today marks the one year anniversary of the state’s smoking ban in most public places, including restaurants.

Hospice care organizations are bracing for their first major reductions in reimbursement rates in 25 years.

Tennessee officials are investigating reports of price gouging by gas retailers.

Brentwood Republican Marsha Blackburn is rushing to Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin’s defense.