Nashville is no stranger to snarled-up traffic ahead of big concerts, but this weekend could take that to a whole new level. The city is preparing for a fan takeover, as three nights of Taylor Swift concerts are prompting a slew of road closures in East Nashville and downtown around the Nissan Stadium venue.
Tennessee’s new AG plans to pick up his predecessor’s fight against Biden administration’s LGBTQ protections
Title IX protects students from sex discrimination. The U.S. Department of Education wants to redefine ‘sex’ to include gender identity — which would add more protections for LGBTQ students.
Tennessee’s new attorney general says he’s a lawyer, not a politician. Here’s how he sees his role on issues like abortion.
Since taking office on Sept. 1, Skrmetti has already been more open to the media than his predecessor. Skrmetti says he wants to be more transparent so people understand what it is the AG does in Tennessee.
Legal advisor to Gov. Bill Lee tapped as next Tennessee attorney general
The Tennessee Supreme Court has chosen Gov. Bill Lee’s chief legal counsel as the state’s new attorney general. Jonathan Skrmetti will begin an eight-year term starting next month.
Top Tennessee officials react to news of reversal of abortion law
Tennessee Republicans are reiterating their opposition to abortion after a Supreme Court draft ruling was leaked, but officials focused more on the person who leaked the ruling, than the ruling itself.
Tennessee Encourages States And Cities To Drop Opioid Litigation And Join $26B Settlement
The attorneys general in Tennessee and North Carolina have reached a settlement with drug companies that could be one of the largest payouts for opioid litigation. Now, they have to convince 4,000 cities, counties and states to drop their pending litigation and sign on.
Tennessee Attorney General Supports Texas’ Lawsuit Against Election Results
Tennessee is joining the ongoing battle over the presidential election results. The state’s attorney general filed an amicus brief in the Supreme Court on Wednesday stating Tennessee’s support of Texas’ lawsuit that challenges results in four states.
Legislative Committees Announced, Pave Way for GOP Priorities
State lawmakers have now been assigned committees. And Republican leaders say the makeup of some panels was tailored around specific issues.
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