Franchise tax and school voucher legislation still hang in the balance

Petitioners push judge on public records exemption in first day of hearings

Volkswagen employees in Chattanooga set to vote to join UAW this week

UPDATE (April 16, 2024, 6:45 p.m.): The Interstate 840 eastbound bridge at mile marker 28 in Williamson County will be reduced to a single lane for an estimated three months after the bridge was damaged on Tuesday.

Local students and Covenant parents on watch as conceal carry bill for teachers nears a vote in the House

Franchise tax changes still up for debate as members continue budget discussion

Recently passed legislation requires law enforcement agencies to report undocumented individuals to federal authorities

As the bill makes its way through the legislature, Democrat Aftyn Behn calls it ‘a harbinger of even worse things to come’

Williamson County Commission Chair Brian Beathard officially launched his campaign for Tennessee's House of Representatives District 65 seat on Saturday, April 5, where he touted the support of the many local leaders, including an endorsement from retiring state Rep. Sam Whitson (R-Franklin).

A bill that would allow school staff to carry concealed firearms passed in the Senate Tuesday

Legendary local personal injury attorney started eponymous firm in 1975

The education commissioner is facing another wave of criticism following acceptance of tuition assistance

UPDATE: At 6:21 p.m. on Monday, the Williamson County Sheriff's Office announced that the missing teen, Akyla Jazlyn Walton, has been found safe.

Development districts, concealed carry, health care updates in the state

The stage has been set for state races in the 2024 election with Thursday's qualifying deadline having passed. Candidates have until noon on April 11 to withdraw from the election, which has an August 1 primary date. The general election is set for Nov. 5.

Courtney Johnston gets in GOP primary against Andy Ogles

A Nashville man has been charged with burglarizing a Brentwood home on April 1.

Open Table Nashville calls for housing options instead of laws that punish unhoused people for sleeping outdoors

Local activist will run against Republican Andy Ogles in District 5

More Tennesseans started the second month of 2024 on the job as employment improved across the state in February, with every county recording lower unemployment rates for the month.

State Rep. Gino Bulso (R-Brentwood) will host a town hall on Friday in Franklin. 

Brentwood City Manager Kirk Bednar will retire in 2025 after more than two decades with the city.

Nolensville Police Department Lt. Stephen Hale graduated from the 289th session of the FBI's National Academy on March 15, becoming the first officer from the department to complete the prestigious program.

Lee submits budget amendment; day care bill sees bipartisan support

Anti-abortion group produced clip that lawmakers are moving to implement in schools

People are still grieving the deaths of three students and three staff members — and still asking for gun safety legislation

Christ Presbyterian Academy canceled classes on Monday due to what school officials said was a "message from an individual who used disconcerting language towards the safety of our campus."

East Bank Authority legislation kicked back to committees

The Tennessee Opioid Abatement Council has announced its first round of community grant recipients with $81 million set to be distributed throughout the state. 

Tennessee becomes first state to codify voice, image and likeness protections against AI

Franklin Pride will return to the Park at Harlinsdale Farm on June 1.

Tennessee celebrated Ag Day on the Hill on Tuesday, which saw dozens of Tennessee farmers, farming students and their animals take to the Hill to celebrate and advocate for the state's agriculture industry.

District 61 state Rep. Gino Bulso sparred with constituents during his Friday evening town hall in Brentwood, highlighting the ongoing frustration among some voters in this election year that has seen a continued focus on the American culture war.

Potential Republican candidates cite Covenant shooting and the incumbent’s behavior in weighing 5th Congressional District bids

Senate Republicans pass bill against wishes of Tyre Nichols family, cut off Sen. Oliver in debate

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued a silver alert for a missing Williamson County woman.

Williamson County Commissioner Brian Beathard is running for Tennessee's District 65 House seat. The seat is currently held by Rep. Sam Whitson, who is not seeking reelection.

Brentwood Police are investigating a residential burglary after a safe was stolen from a home on the morning of March 8.

Law under court review would require social media app to separate from China-based parent to operate 

Tenn. District 61 Rep. Gino Bulso will host a town hall on Friday in Brentwood. 

Bills focused on ‘vaccine freedom’ are a continuing theme at the state legislature

Nashville Sen. Jeff Yarbro questions state revenue commissioner over governor's proposal

Bill to allow abortion exceptions in fatal fetal anomalies quietly tabled  

TennCare for Working Individuals with Disabilities Act passes in Tuesday committee

Franklin lawyer David Veile has been elected as Williamson County's newest circuit court judge, unseating current Judge Erin Nations, who was appointed to the circuit court bench last year following the retirement of former Judge Michael Binkley.

Williamson County will soon have a new sheriff after voters elected former Brentwood Police Department Chief of Police Jeff Hughes to take over the county's top law enforcement position.

Jeff Hughes, David Veile win Williamson Republican primary races

A Nashvillian U.S. Navy sailor has been charged with espionage after he allegedly gave classified information to a foreign government.

‘Tennessee has led the way on every discriminatory trend,' says Human Rights Campaign rep