Tennessee became the first state in the country a hundred years ago to ban the teaching of evolution in public school classrooms. The rift over evolution and creationism has never fully been put to rest. And questions over how students should be taught life’s origins still linger today.
Tennessee Gov. Lee picks Mary Wagner to fill upcoming state Supreme Court vacancy
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced Thursday that he has selected Mary L. Wagner to fill an upcoming vacancy on the state Supreme Court.
Meet the candidates vying for a seat on the Tennessee Supreme Court
The new judge will replace Justice Sharon Lee, who is retiring in August.
Exploring the Tennessee State Supreme Court
In this episode, we take a look at the process for selecting a new justice. We also talk with legal experts about the history of the court, its influence and what makes Tennessee’s judiciary unique.
What’s different for Nashville’s performing arts scene this holiday season
In this episode, we’re joined by musicians, vocalists and a representative from the Tennessee Performing Arts Center to talk about some of our city’s beloved traditions — from Christmas carols to the ballet.
The Tennessee Supreme Court rules against mandatory life sentences for minors
Tennessee has an automatic life sentence of 51 to 60 years for homicides by juveniles, making it one of the strictest in the nation. No other state has a mandatory that high for a single offense.
To replace, or retain? Here’s how to navigate all those questions about judges on Nashville’s ballot
To retain, or replace: that is the question. Or, at least, it’s a question you’ll be greeted with more than 20 times when you go to vote.
From divorces to evictions, Tennessee’s new ‘Justice Bus’ will crisscross the state providing free legal help
The Tennessee Supreme Court launched a free legal clinic on wheels Monday. The court used federal pandemic aid to retrofit a blue sprinter van to make stops in mostly rural places across the state.
After a 3-year legal battle, the state Supreme Court says a school voucher program can launch in Nashville and Memphis
The ruling is a win for Republican Gov. Bill Lee, who has been pushing for school vouchers.
At the statehouse: Trans athlete bill heads to governor, abortion pill bill passes House, Supreme Court stops injunction on maps
Senate Democratic Leader Jeff Yarbro says legislators are trying to “get out of this General Assembly without doing too much damage.” But it’s not clear if members on the other side of the aisle are done trying to get controversial bills passed this session.
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