Tennessee's authoritarian bent discourages young people from voting

Tennessee lawmakers passed a bill criminalizing votes for "sanctuary city" policies, even though such policies are already illegal in the state. Critics argue that the bill sets a dangerous precedent by attempting to dictate how elected officials …

GM-LG battery plant workers in Tennessee approve first…

The UAW agreement includes a $3,000 signing bonus and wages that will reach $35 an hour by 2027. The UAW has made organizing EV battery plants a priority as Detroit automakers transition away from gasoline-powered vehicles. The UAW said Wednesday that …

How Ole Miss basketball's win vs Tennessee affects NCAA…

Where to watch Tennessee vs. Vanderbilt women’s basketball: Tv channel, time

The second round of the SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament begins with No. 9 seed Tennessee Lady Vols taking on the No. 8 Vanderbilt Commodores this morning. Last season’s National Champions, the No. 1 seed South Carolina Gamecocks, await the winner in …

UAW workers sign contract at GM-LG Tennessee battery plant

Almost 1,000 union workers at the Ultium battery plant in Tennessee have overwhelmingly approved a first contract with the company, the United Auto Workers (UAW) announced on 5 March 2025. Included in the deal with company is a one-time lump sum payment of …

Tennessee public schools could exclude immigrant children without legal status in GOP-backed bill

Tennessee lawmakers on Wednesday voted to advance a bill that would require public K-12 and charter schools to verify student immigration status and allow them to bar children who cannot prove they lawfully reside in the United States unless they pay …

Tennessee bill requiring verification of student citizenship status advances

A Tennessee bill that would require public schools to verify the citizenship status of students and give districts the option to charge unauthorized immigrants tuition has narrowly cleared its first legislative hurdle. The proposed legislation, which was …

West Tennessee Construction March 5-12, 2025

There will be possible DAYTIME or NIGHTTIME lane closures at various locations in Region 4 to make repairs or new installs on an as needed basis at various locations throughout the 21 counties. District 47 CARROLL COUNTY SR-76 (US-79): The grading, …

Stop performance act legislating: Tennessee lawmakers pursue spectacle rather than policy

Let’s face it — public policy is boring. It can be historic and morally uplifting, as in the 1964 Civil Rights Act. It can be consequential and helpful, as in the G. I. Bill of Rights. It can be liberating, as was giving voting rights to women. Most of the …

Shining new light on Tennessee predators

The first segment of the 2025 predator night-hunting season ends March 9, with the second segment running June 7-August 10. The dates are arranged to avoid conflicting with spring turkey season and the late-summer start of deer season. Until last year the …