Tennessee is scheduled to resume executions this month, and some victims’ rights advocates are arguing there are better ways to spend state money — and asking Gov. Bill Lee for a reprieve.
Here’s how Nashville fared in the latest legislative session
The relationship between Metro and state lawmakers has been fraught, prompting multiple lawsuits. Has the tide begun to turn?
‘My mom isn’t a criminal’: Nashville families search for loved ones detained by ICE
Nashville families impacted by a series of ICE raids in the past few days still don’t have concrete answers on where their loved ones are.
Tennesseans have dim view of U.S. economy, poll finds
The majority of Tennesseans from across the political spectrum say the U.S. economy is in bad shape, according to a new poll from Vanderbilt University.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee uses first veto to strike down probation changes
Lee vetoed a measure that would give the state more power to reject parole requests.
State and local officials clash over Nashville ICE raid
Mayor Freddie O’Connell has decried the wide-scale arrests of South Nashville drivers Saturday night. But the office is limited in how it can respond.
Trump nominates Tennessee attorney to federal appeals court, marking first judicial pick of second term
Whitney Hermandorfer has the led the Tennessee AG’s Strategic Litigation Unit, where she defended the state’s near-total abortion ban.
ICE arrests drivers in South Nashville, sparking outrage from local officials
Several drivers in South Nashville were taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement Saturday night, sparking outrage from activists and politicians.
‘We’ll be a partner’ versus ‘we’ll see you in court’ — officials far apart on federal funding disruptions
Tennessee has suddenly lost hundreds of millions of dollars as the federal government cancels promised funding, and recent reactions from two prominent elected officials differ sharply.
Nashville’s in-depth affordable housing strategy is ready for public review
The mayor’s plan is meant to address Nashville’s rapidly rising housing prices and rents, which are burdensome for low- and even middle-income residents.
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