Tennessee will be the first state to pilot the White House’s immigration agenda, which focuses on increasing verification for legal residents and requiring local law enforcement to partner with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Marianna Bacallao, Power & Equity Reporter
Marianna Bacallao (mare-ee-AW-nuh bah-kuh-YOW) covers systems of power from the statehouse to the pulpit with a focus on those most impacted by policy. Previously, she served as the afternoon host for WPLN News, where she won a regional Edward R. Murrow for hosting during a deadly tornado outbreak, served as a guide on election night and gave live updates in the wake of the Covenant School shooting. A Georgia native, she was a contributor to Georgia Public Broadcasting during her undergrad years and served as editor-in-chief for Mercer University’s student newspaper.
Tennessee gets free parking program out of $8.8M Metropolis settlement
Parking giant Metropolis Technologies has been overcharging customers and misleading them about its rates, according to a yearslong investigation by the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office.
Immigration, school choice and Charlie Kirk: Tennessee’s legislative priorities for 2026
As Tennessee lawmakers continue the 114th General Assembly in Nashville this week, immigration and the governor’s school voucher program will still be priorities after dominating last year’s regular and special sessions.
These Nashville restaurants will say goodbye on their own terms as real estate prices edge out small businesses
As higher rents and skyrocketing food prices push out small businesses, these Nashville staples are giving customers plenty of time to say goodbye.
For new Nashvillians, Hanukkah can be lonely. How a new celebration helps
The holidays can be a lonely time for Nashville’s young professionals. That’s why, for the past eight nights, the Jewish Federation of Nashville has put on events to bring their community together.
Tennesseans’ economic worries transcend political party, Vanderbilt poll finds
Anxiety over the cost of living has risen in Tennessee since President Donald Trump took office, according to a Vanderbilt University poll released Thursday.
‘We’re at war’: Nashville court increases security after U.S. Rep. Ogles’ comments
Nashville’s courthouse is heightening security following comments made by U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles, which the court said could incite violence.
What Van Epps’ congressional win tells us about Trump’s role in future campaigns
The GOP victory comes after a campaign that was selective about Van Epps’ association with President Donald Trump.
Republicans keep Tennessee congressional seat in unexpectedly close race
Republican Matt Van Epps fended off Democratic state Rep. Aftyn Behn with nearly 53% of the vote, a much narrower margin than previous years.
Tennessee’s special congressional race could be tight. Here’s who’s running
Tuesday’s special congressional election could be a much tighter race than anticipated.
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