The man tasked with helping lead Tennessee through the COVID-19 pandemic is stepping away from public office. Stuart McWhorter will leave state government at the end of the month for a position at his alma mater, Clemson University. McWhorter is head of the state’s COVID-19 Unified Command. He previously led Tennessee’s Department of Finance and was CEO of the Nashville Entrepreneur Center. More: Tennessee Wants […]
WPLN News Coronavirus Live Blog: Patient Dies After 24 Evacuated From Gallatin Nursing Home
This blog will be updated regularly with the latest on the spread of coronavirus in Tennessee.
Tennessee Wants To Respond To Coronavirus Like It’s Going To War
The world is at war with the coronavirus. So, the state of Tennessee is organizing something like a military response with what they are dubbing as the COVID-19 Unified Command.
Gov. Lee Backs Off Biggest Plans For Spending Increases, Adds Recovery Money
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Bill Lee is walking backs some of his biggest new spending priorities for the year and diverting some of that money into fighting COVID-19 and helping with tornado recovery.
Tennessee Capitol Commission Could Add Civil Rights Statue Instead Of Removing Nathan Bedford Forrest
Rep. Sabi Kumar says this is meant to unite Tennesseans who are divided over the bust of the Confederate general.
Tennessee Lawmakers Question How Gov. Lee’s Proposed Fund For Student Mental Health Would Work
New details about one of Gov. Bill Lee’s education initiatives are raising some eyebrows in the legislature. Lee recently announced his plan to create a $250 million K-12 mental health trust fund.
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.
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