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'We will fight back': Metro Council announcements interrupted by hate group
After hate groups continue to circle Nashville, and an attempted assassination of former President Trump over the weekend, Metro Council passed a resolution condemning political violence.
Titans, Tee Higgins rumors aren't going away anytime soon
The Tennessee Titans spent the early portion of the offseason linked to a potential move for Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins. The reasons why were fairly straightforward. Higgins, a Oak Ridge native and former "Mr. Football" award winner in the state of Tennessee, was scheduled to reach free agency with a ton of built-in chemistry with new Titans head coach Brian Callahan.
Leadership Middle Tennessee Celebrates Class of 2024 Commencement
Leadership Middle Tennessee (LMT) celebrated the commencement of their Class of 2024 on Tuesday, June 18th at the Adventure Science Center. The celebration was the culmination of an 11-month program where class members attended a session each month in one of 10 Middle Tennessee counties to gain a greater understanding of critical issues in the region, learning through interactive presentations, facilitated dialogue, behind-the scenes visits, and experiential adventures.
When is Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee set to speak at the 2024 RNC Tuesday? Who else will speak?
Day 2 of the Republican National Convention is set to start Tuesday afternoon and there are a few people from Tennessee slated to speak. Monday got off to a big start with Republican delegates officially voting for former President Donald Trump to be the 2024 presidential candidate as well as the announcement that 39-year-old Ohio Senator JD Vance will be on the ticket as his running mate. A number of speakers took the stage declaring that America needs four more...
Northeast Tennessee faces drought, impacting local agriculture
As dry weather in the Southeast persists, drought conditions continue to worsen. In parts of Northeast Tennessee, this is the worst drought since 2016, and it's the driest summer since 1993. Agriculture and local farmers are directly affected when the weather is continually dry. The owner of Tony Slaughter Farms...
Meet the candidates: Read Q&As with the people running in Aug. 1 primary in Shelby County
Election Day is rapidly approaching and if you're still weighing who to vote for on Aug. 1 (or during early voting) The Commercial Appeal is here to help. The CA sent out questionnaires to all the candidates running in contested U.S. Congress, Tennessee Senate and Tennessee House primaries in Shelby County as...
‘Operation Southern Slow Down’ launches in Georgia and South Carolina
“Operation Southern Slow Down” began this week across several southern states including Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Florida, and Tennessee. This eighth annual campaign aims to educate drivers about the dangers of speeding. Law enforcement agencies from Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee gathered at the Georgia Visiting Center in Port...
Should Tennessee ban cell phones in schools? What to know as states restrict smartphones in the classroom
It's a tale as old as - not time - but the advent of social media and smartphones. How do the two impact mental health, especially of young children. New York Governor Kathy Hochul is considering banning smartphones in New York schools but could that happen in Tennessee?. An attempt...
Tennessee governor bets big on school vouchers with primary endorsements. Will it work?
(This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters) At the Halfway Market in Franklin, Tennessee, where locals come for a good hamburger and friendly conversation, Republican Brian Beathard works the crowd as a candidate for a high-profile legislative seat ahead of a pivotal session on the future of the […] The post Tennessee governor bets big on school vouchers with primary endorsements. Will it work? appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
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