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Students on Tennessee vouchers are underperforming, state audit finds

By Camellia Burris

January 9, 2026

A report shows students enrolled in Tennessee’s voucher program are underperforming compared to their peers in public schools, giving fuel to concerns among critics.

Filed Under: Education, WPLN News Tagged With: Bill Lee, education savings account, Richard Briggs, school vouchers, Tennessee Comptroller, vouchers

‘We’re at war’: Nashville court increases security after U.S. Rep. Ogles’ comments

By Marianna Bacallao

December 9, 2025

Nashville’s courthouse is heightening security following comments made by U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles, which the court said could incite violence.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Andy Ogles, Bill Lee, Davidson County, Nashville courthouse

Judge blocks Trump’s use of National Guard in Memphis but gives time for government appeal

By Adrian Sainz, APandJonathan Mattise, AP

November 18, 2025

A Tennessee judge has blocked the use of the National Guard in Memphis under a crime-fighting operation by President Donald Trump. The order was put on hold, giving the government five days to appeal.

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, WPLN News Tagged With: Bill Lee, memphis, National Guard

Tennessee Republican Rep. Jeff Burkhart dies at 63

By Marianna Bacallao

November 14, 2025

Rep. Jeff Burkhart was found dead in his home Friday morning, and the cause of death is not yet known.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Bill Lee, clarksville, Jeff Burkhart, John Ray Clemmons, Tennessee General Assembly, Tennessee Republicans, tnleg, tnpol

Tennessee gives food banks $5M, as SNAP recipients wait for benefits

By Catherine Sweeney

November 10, 2025

Tennessee pulled some money from its savings to give food banks, in an effort to reduce the strain they’re seeing. Gov. Bill Lee authorized a $5M withdrawal, which averages out to about $7 per SNAP member.

Filed Under: Health Care, WPLN News Tagged With: Bill Lee, rainy day fund, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, TennCare

Losing SNAP? Or want to help? Here are some Tennessee resources

By Catherine Sweeney

November 4, 2025

A federal court ordered the Trump Administration to tap a contingency fund as the shutdown continues. But, the administration said Monday that it would only fund benefits halfway, and they’ll likely come late.

Filed Under: Health Care, Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Bill Lee, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Federal, state leaders unlikely to prevent SNAP delays, leaving 700,000 Tennesseans in limbo

By Catherine Sweeney

October 30, 2025

There are several levers federal and state officials could pull to keep 700,000 Tennesseans from losing food aid. But as of now, it seems no one is touching them.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Bill Lee, social services, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, William Lamberth

Stuart McWhorter on business, divisive politics, and carrying on his father’s legacy

By Blake Farmer

October 13, 2025

Stuart McWhorter and Bill Lee
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When an emcee introduces Stuart McWhorter on stage, at some point he feels the need to cut them off. From his resume, it starts to sound like he either can’t hold a job or he’s always looking for the next thing — a joke that he makes about his own varied career. Before government service, […]

Filed Under: Profiles Tagged With: Bill Lee, Clayton McWhorter, Stuart McWhorter

More Tennessee school voucher data arrives after ongoing requests for transparency

By Camellia Burris

September 26, 2025

The Tennessee Department of Education recently released data about the new statewide voucher program after months of pushback from lawmakers seeking more transparency.

Filed Under: Education, WPLN News Tagged With: Bill Lee, Davidson County, Education Freedom Scholarship Act, Education Freedom Scholarships, Gov. Bill Lee, hamilton county, school voucher, shelby county, TDOE, tennessee department of education, vouchers

Tennessee governor says more federal agents to join fight against crime in Memphis next week

By Jonathan Mattise, AP

September 26, 2025

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee says an influx of additional federal law enforcement agents will focus on crime in Memphis starting next week.

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, WPLN News Tagged With: Bill Lee, memphis, National Guard

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