In his last year, Lee is focused on expanding nuclear energy, rural health care and his signature school voucher program.
Tennessee families urge lawmakers to invest in early childhood education
More than one hundred families rallied outside the state capitol on Tuesday morning, urging Tennessee lawmakers to increase investment in early childhood education.
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.
Thousands of arrests by Trump’s crime-fighting task force in Memphis strain crowded jail and courts
A task force ordered by President Donald Trump to combat crime in Memphis, Tennessee, has made thousands of arrests. It’s compounded strains on the busy local court system and an already overcrowded jail in ways that concerned officials say will last months or even years as cases play out.
Judge blocks Trump’s use of National Guard in Memphis but gives time for government appeal
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.
What to know about Nashville ‘No Kings’ protest
Nashville and surrounding counties will be participating in a nationwide movement Saturday, protesting President Donald Trump’s agenda.
NashVillager Podcast: Speaking out by showing up
Which Nashvillians will show up for continued protests? Another round of No Kings demonstrations are scheduled for this weekend. Plus the local news for October 15, 2025 and this week’s edition of What Where Whens-day.
National Guard troops seen patrolling in Memphis alongside local police
National Guard troops have been seen patrolling in Memphis for the first time, as part of President Donald Trump’s federal task force. The deployment comes a day after a federal judge in Illinois blocked troop deployment in the Chicago area for at least two weeks.
Attorney General Bondi says 9 arrested on first day of federal crackdown in Memphis
Bondi added that she and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will be visiting Memphis this week.
Tennessee governor says more federal agents to join fight against crime in Memphis next week
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee says an influx of additional federal law enforcement agents will focus on crime in Memphis starting next week.
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