Tennessee taxpayers could foot bill for some SNAP costs if state’s error rate doesn’t improve
Tennessee could be on the hook for tens of millions of dollars in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding next year.
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Judge: Plaintiffs lack standing in case challenging law making illegal immigration state crime
A federal judge in Tennessee dismissed a challenge to a new law that makes it a crime for immigrants without legal status to enter the state.
Advocates for critically ill kids urge Lee to intervene before deadline to report immigration status
Advocates for immigrant sick and disabled kids on a last resort public health care program Tuesday urged Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee to intervene.
Former congressman squares off with state House member in 6th District GOP primary
Former U.S. Rep. Van Hilleary and state Rep. Johnny Garrett face off in the Republican primary for Tennessee's 6th Congressional District.
Judge issues restraining order in doctors’ challenge to TN plan to report disabled immigrant kids
A Nashville judge on Wednesday swiftly issued a temporary restraining order preventing the Tennessee Department of Health from turning over the names of about 400 disabled and critically ill kids to a state...
Trump administration to appeal dismissal of criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
The Trump administration filed notice it intends to appeal the dismissal of its Tennessee criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
Shelby County government sues Tennessee lawmakers over school board takeover law
The Shelby County government sued Tennessee lawmakers in federal court last week, hoping to regain local control over the board that oversees the Memphis school system. State lawmakers passed a bill earlie...
Rewriting Tennessee’s national park signs insults our ability to reckon with our history
As Tennesseans prepare to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday on July 4, many will head to the Volunteer State’s federally-managed parks to recreate, view monuments, commemorate historical events, hike...
Stockard on the Stump: Senators say no state House, Senate redistricting on their radar
Tennessee state Sens. Ferrell Haile and Ken Yager say the legislature won’t redistrict state House and Senate districts next year.
After One Big Beautiful Bill Act, 100,000 Tennesseans’ lose SNAP food aid
Nearly 100,000 people in Tennessee lost SNAP food benefits since the Trump administration passed the One Big Beautiful Bill in July 2026.
Trousdale Turner guards to wear body cameras at privately-run prison
Tennessee private-prison operator Core Civic is paying the cost of equipping officers with body cams at Trousdale Turner Correctional Center.
Shelby County Clerk Tami Sawyer indicted by U.S. DOJ for using $44k in public funds for personal use
Shelby County General Sessions Court Clerk Tami Sawyer was indicted Monday in a public corruption case brought by the U.S. Attorney.
Tennessee soybean farmers get morale boost from better prices, but future remains ‘daunting’
Crops are in the ground, the weather is cooperating, soybean prices are up slightly from 2025, and China — the biggest buyer of U.S. soybean exports — is once again placing orders after a trade agreement...
Tennessee’s “Nuclear Family Month” is a slap in the face of dads fighting for their children
Tennessee's "Nuclear Family Month" denigrates single dads who fight to see and care for their kids. The state should support dads instead.
John Cole’s Tennessee: Try THAT in a small town.
Communities across Tenessee are pushing back on proliferating data centers, issuing moratoriums to halt construction.
Will Tennessee Republicans’ next move be to purge Democrats entirely?
Tennessee Republicans could redistrict state House and Senate seats as early as the next legislative session.
Congressman urges Gov. Bill Lee to revoke directive to report immigration status of sick kids
Tennessee U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen urged Gov. Bill Lee to revoke an order requiring reporting of children enrolled in public health to immigration enforcement.
Report: Tennessee sees decline in most measures of child well-being
Tennessee experienced a decline in measures of child well-being in recent years, according to data analyzed by the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
Feds seek dismissal of xAI lawsuit in Memphis and Mississippi
The U.S. Department of Justice is asking a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the NAACP against Elon Musk’s xAI plants in Memphis and Mississippi, claiming they are critical to the country’s def...
Stockard on the Stump: Don’t bet your life savings on a gubernatorial debate
Early voting starts in less than a month for Tennessee’s primaries and top Republican gubernatorial candidates won't agree to a forum.
Three Johns and a Will for justice: When Tennessee’s white leaders spoke out
Tennessee's white leaders should be speaking out against injustices in the state, like Rev. Will Campbell and John Seigenthaler before them.
USDA Secretary Rollins blames Biden border policies for screwworm threat
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins blamed the Biden administration for the six confirmed cases of the New World screwworm in the U.S.
Tennessee health department warns parents their children will be reported to immigration officials
Pediatricians warned of dire consequences for kids with critical illnesses who rely on a specialized Tennessee public health care program.
‘The Dumocrats are at it again’: Trump attack on California election offers midterm preview
President Donald Trump has spent more than a week baselessly alleging malfeasance in California’s June 2 primary election.