White supremacists have made several appearances in Nashville over the past few weeks: marching with swastika flags, interrupting a Metro Council meeting and, last Saturday, screaming racial slurs at a group of young, Black boys who were playing drums downtown.
Building codes affect health and climate. A Tennessee bill would block cities from updating them.
Buildings are the fourth-largest source of climate pollution in the U.S. Many cities are tackling emissions with better energy codes, but a new bill in Tennessee would effectively block this policy tool — preventing cities from requiring developers to construct healthier and more efficient homes and buildings.
Tennesseans fired for not getting vaccinated can receive unemployment, though some are left in limbo
Tennessee Republicans fighting against COVID vaccine mandates are trying to make sure all workers who are fired can receive unemployment. The push may resume in the legislature’s special session this week — though for the most part, the fight is symbolic.
The Fate Of Nathan Bedford Forrest’s Capitol Bust Will Return To State Commission
There’s going to be a new debate next year about the future of the bust of Nathan Bedford Forrest in the Tennessee Capitol. The announcement came on Wednesday afternoon after pleas from activists — and some Republican lawmakers.
Tennessee Black Caucus Takes Issue With Casada’s Diversity Training Proposal
Listen Members of Tennessee House of Representatives’ Black Caucus said Friday they have not agreed to work with Speaker Glen Casada on diversity training. That’s despite a claim by Rep. Casada earlier this week, which was part of a response to the release of racist and sexist text messages between him and a top aide.
The Tri-Star State: How The Battle Over Nathan Bedford Forrest’s Bust At The Capitol Is Evolving
Listen Last week the conflict over Confederate monuments came back to a boil at the Tennessee State Capitol. Protestors demanding removal of a bust honoring Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest clashed in the halls with Republican leadership.
A Bible Passage Inspires An Ethics Rule Change In The Tennessee House
Listen A biblical concept is the inspiration behind a rule change in the Tennessee House of Representatives. The new policy, proposed by state Rep. Mathew Hill, R-Jonesborough, requires lawmakers to get a second signature when filing an ethical complaint.
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