U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles is facing backlash from Muslim voters in his district after posting on social media that they “don’t belong in American society.”
ICE agent identities would be confidential under Tennessee proposal
As immigration enforcement in Tennessee faces increased scrutiny, state lawmakers want to further limit what records of ICE operations are open to the public.
Tennessee bill to delegitimize gay marriage passes the House
Private banks, hospitals and insurance companies in Tennessee could soon refuse to recognize same-sex marriages.
Tennessee’s newest anti-LGBTQ bills go against U.S. Supreme Court rulings
Tennessee lawmakers have advanced a host of anti-LGBTQ bills that would run counter to U.S. Supreme Court precedent.
As Nashville thaws, fears over immigration enforcement remain
As a historic winter storm devastated Tennessee, the fight over immigration continued to play out at the statehouse and in Nashville’s streets.
Tennessee Gov. Lee silent on immigration, pledges to double school vouchers at final State of the State address
In his last year, Lee is focused on expanding nuclear energy, rural health care and his signature school voucher program.
Tennessee to pilot White House immigration agenda at state level
Tennessee will be the first state to pilot the White House’s immigration agenda, which focuses on increasing verification for legal residents and requiring local law enforcement to work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Immigration, school choice and Charlie Kirk: Tennessee’s legislative priorities for 2026
As Tennessee lawmakers continue the 114th General Assembly in Nashville this week, immigration and the governor’s school voucher program will still be priorities after dominating last year’s regular and special sessions.
Tennesseans’ economic worries transcend political party, Vanderbilt poll finds
Anxiety over the cost of living has risen in Tennessee since President Donald Trump took office, according to a Vanderbilt University poll released Thursday.
What Van Epps’ congressional win tells us about Trump’s role in future campaigns
The GOP victory comes after a campaign that was selective about Van Epps’ association with President Donald Trump.









