NAEP results: TN students buck grim national trends, but Memphis opts out of assessment
Tennessee bet big on tutoring and summer learning programs after the pandemic. However, MSCS has opted out of a separate NAEP assessment.
Tennessee GOP passes immigration law to criminalize elected officials' votes
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Immigration bill passes both Tennessee House, Senate in special session
The Tennessee Republican supermajority passed in both chambers an immigration bill that would create a border czar, an enforcement division and new state IDs for non-citizens.
Tennessee Lawmakers, Mirroring Trump Agenda, Pass Bills on Immigration and School Vouchers
Tennessee Flood Watch Issued in Several Counties Due to Heavy Rain
The heavy rainfall, estimated between 2 to 4 inches, could lead to excessive runoff, causing flooding of rivers, creeks, and low-lying areas.
Tennessee Senate passes universal school voucher proposal; now heads to governor's desk
The bill would effectively allow public money to be used by families across the state to pay for private education costs. It will now head to Gov. Bill Lee's desk.
Tennessee legislature puts hundreds of millions toward private-school vouchers
In one of the most hotly-contested questions in modern Tennessee political history, the legislature narrowly approved a $430 million private-school voucher program that critics say will grow quickly to $1 billion and endanger the state’s budget.
Vinyl record pressing industry gets boost in Middle Tennessee with $10M facility expansion
A Tennessee company supplying materials to Nashville and Memphis-based vinyl pressing companies is getting a $10M investment from its parent company.
President Donald Trump's FBI director nominee vows to re-establish Memphis field office
Should he be confirmed, Kash Patel said he would work to re-establish Memphis' FBI field office when asked by Sen. Marsha Blackburn.
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Immigration bill heading to desk of Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
A bill seeking to strengthen immigration policies in Tennessee could soon be signed into law by Tennessee Governor Bill Lee.
Tennessee House sends immigration bill to Gov. Bill Lee's desk, ACLU preparing to challenge it
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A controversial immigration bill passed the Tennessee House Wednesday, sending it to Governor Bill Lee's desk. However, the same day it passed the legislature the American Civil Liberties Union said it was preparing to challenge the proposal.
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Pastor's sermon on immigration prompts social media backlash, walkout by Tennessee senator
Tennessee Sen. Brent Taylor (R-Memphis) walked out of a church service Sunday after a Cordova pastor made remarks related to concerns over immigration. That pastor, Dr. Matt Crawford of Trinity Baptist Church,
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Tennessee governor’s school voucher bill barrels toward final votes in special legislative session
The Senate sponsor defended the voucher proposal against critics who said it favors affluent families: “It shouldn’t be based on income. It should be universal.”
Tennessee pharmacy student settles for $250K after near-expulsion over social media posts
Kimberly Diei has earned her pharmacy doctorate from the UT Health Science Center in Memphis and is pocketing $250K from a suit over social media posts.