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Early voter turnout down almost 44% compared to 2020 so far, improves from 2016
"Tennessee is a state that just doesn't really believe in pro-voter legislation," one Organize Tennessee official said. "Whereas you have states across the country that are making it easier to vote, Tennessee doubles down — and triples down — on making it harder."
FM Translator Operators in Tennessee, Mississippi Face Fines for Late Renewals
The FCC has proposed fines to a pair of FM translator operators in Tennessee and Mississippi for untimely license renewals and continuing to operate the stations four years after their licenses expired. The two stations were proposed a forfeiture of $6,500. The first of the stations is in Tennessee. Carolina...
$50,000 winning lottery ticket unclaimed in Stewart County
CUMBERLAND CITY, Tenn. (WZTV) — A lucky Powerball player in Middle Tennessee has won $50,000. The ticket, which remains unclaimed, was sold at Sudden Service on Highway 149 East in Cumberland City. The Tennessee Lottery says the player matched four numbers plus the Powerball in Wednesday night's drawing. Get...
Tennessee lawmakers denounce racism after neo-Nazis harass child musicians downtown
Rep. Justin Jones, D-Nashville, and Rep. G.A. Hardaway, D-Memphis, are calling for stronger action from Tennessee officials to rebuke the rising neo-Nazi presence in Nashville after five young boys were harassed by a group of white supremacists while busking downtown over the weekend. “White nationalists verbally attacked and tried to intimidate these brilliant,...
Brad Paisley’s The Store Launches School Supply Drive for Middle Tennessee Families
The Store, located on 12th Ave S in Nashville, was founded to help combat food insecurity in Middle Tennessee with empathy, dignity, and respect. Founded by Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams-Paisley, The Store transcends traditional food aid, offering comprehensive solutions to hunger and poverty. To address a growing need, The Store is expanding beyond with The School Store, a new project aimed at providing school supplies for Middle Tennessee families.
Conservative activist targets Harley-Davidson after John Deere, Tractor Supply
(The Center Square) – A week after John Deere announced policy changes related to conservative activist Robby Starbuck publicizing their corporate policies related to diversity, equity and Inclusion and pride event sponsorship, Starbuck began publicizing the actions of another company: Harley-Davidson. Starbuck wrote that CEO Jochen Zeitz has led the company to go “totally woke” while supporting the equality act to allow transgender individuals access to female locker rooms and forcing 1,800 employees to do virtual LGBTQ+ training. ...
Code overhaul: Chattanooga approves new zoning to cut housing costs, diversify options
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The first comprehensive overhaul of zoning codes in the City of Chattanooga aims to diversify where and how residents will live, and to have them end up paying a little less for it. The city announced the changes in a release, with Mayor Tim Kelly saying...
Wacker plant commits to safety excellence with major investments
From News 12: Wacker plant announced significant investments aimed to enhancing plant safety. As a part of their “We Care Week,” proj. From News 12: Wacker plant announced significant investments aimed to enhancing plant safety. As a part of their “We Care Week,” project leader Stephiane Graff has...
Woman shoots ex-boyfriend during argument in Chattanooga Wednesday night, police say
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A 61-year-old Chattanooga woman faces charges after police say she shot her ex-boyfriend late Wednesday night. The shooting happened a little before midnight on the 400 block of North Hickory Street, in the Orchard Knob area. The victim, a 62-year-old man, showed up at a nearby...
Williamson County Schools Hiring for 2024-25 School Year
The 2024-25 school year starts in less than two weeks, and WCS is still looking to fill some vacant positions. The district is hiring special education teachers, special education teacher assistants, secondary math teachers, secondary science teachers, School Age Child Care (SACC) workers, food service employees, substitute teachers and bus drivers.
Save the Date: Christmas with the King
Nashville Elvis Festival proudly presents the 7th annual CHRISTMAS WITH THE KING: A HOLIDAY TRIBUTE TO ELVIS — A special 2-hour show starring Graceland’s 2023 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist World Champion COTE DEONATH. A Franklin tradition, this high-octane holiday event features costume changes, a visit by Santa Claus...
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