The Tennessee House has approved a measure that would let consumers buy a bottle of wine or liquor on Sundays.
In A Reversal, Tennessee Lawmakers Vote To Move Polk’s Tomb
Tennessee lawmakers have voted to begin the process of moving President James K. Polk’s body, after all. The state House approved a resolution Monday night authorizing the relocation of the tomb of the nation’s 11th president and his wife, Sarah, reversing a vote taken last month that appeared to decide that the Polks would stay […]
New UT Board To Include Three Former Athletes, Including A Basketball Star
If Gov. Bill Haslam gets his way, three former athletes will soon be part of the University of Tennessee’s new 12-person board. Acting just days after state legislators approved the governor’s proposal to reorganize UT’s Board of Trustees, Haslam released his slate of nominees Monday.
The Fights Remaining — Some Of Them Resurrected — In The Last Days Of Session
Listen Over the past week, there’s been a flurry of bills passing or failing or simply being shelved for review by the Tennessee General Assembly. Lawmakers are rushing toward the end of the legislative session as most are preparing for campaign season. It can be confusing to keep up with the fate of the would-be […]
Tennessee Lawmakers Hold Off On Overturning Nashville’s Pending Ban On Short-Term Rentals
Listen Nashville and other cities trying to curb the spread of short-term rentals owned by investors got a bit of a break Thursday. The state Senate approved a measure that would let them ban non-owner occupied units. But there are some catches.
Facing Headwind Of Opposition, Medical Cannabis Plan Dropped In The Tennessee Legislature
Listen A plan to legalize medical cannabis in Tennessee is dead for the year after stalling out Tuesday in the state Senate. Supporters of the measure had hoped to win over conservatives by stressing evidence that suggests using marijuana might cut opioid abuse. But the idea ran into a headwind of conservatives.
Citing Practicalities, Tennessee Lawmakers Reject Proposal To Let Teachers Carry Handguns
Listen State lawmakers voted down a measure Tuesday that would’ve allowed teachers in schools across Tennessee to go armed. The proposal had picked up steam after February’s mass shooting in Parkland, Florida. But even some pro-gun rights legislators seemed to doubt it made much practical sense.
What’s Left To Do Before Tennessee Lawmakers Adjourn
Listen Tennessee lawmakers are starting to wind up business for the year, but there are still several big debates left to resolve. School security. Medical marijuana. And marriage laws, to name a few. WPLN’s Emily Siner talked to our statehouse reporter Chas Sisk about what’s at stake in those debates.
Medical Cannabis Survives Another Vote, After Patients Tell Tennessee Lawmakers Their Stories
Listen A measure that would shield users of medical marijuana from criminal prosecution is advancing in the state legislature. The House Criminal Justice Committee set aside opposition from law enforcement, doctors and Governor Bill Haslam’s administration Wednesday and overwhelmingly approved a measure that both sides see as a step toward legalizing medical cannabis.
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