Tennessee leaders push to remove DEI from schools, government jobs following Trump executive orders
Republican lawmakers in the state legislature are already working to eliminate DEI initiatives, including in schools. Rep. Aron Maberry (R-Clarksville) has filed two bills that would prevent state and ...
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Tennessee official, citing property tax relief, notes more interest in reverse mortgages
Rutherford County trustee Teb Batey also encouraged area seniors to take advantage of the county’s tax freeze program.
‘Let’s see what happens’: Tennessee Republicans look to challenge Supreme Court ruling with bill on undocumented students
Supreme Court ruling made it unconstitutional for public schools to deny children an education based on their immigration status, which is what the TN bill would do if it passes and ...
Antioch High student charged after asking teacher ‘What if I bomb the school?’
Police said those remarks and others resulted in his arrest.
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Former Smyrna officer charged with forging doctors notes helping students skip school
A former Smyrna police officer is facing serious charges after she was accused of forging doctors' notes to help students skip school.
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Middle Point Landfill presents 'Rutherford County First' expansion plan valued at $1.1 billion
It’s not their first attempt and may not even be their last, but Middle Point Landfill General Manager Mike Classen said his newest expansion plan is both historic and unprecedented.
Middle Point Landfill earmarks 'Rutherford County First' plan for $1.1 billion
It’s not their first attempt and may not even be their last, but Middle Point Landfill General Manager Mike Classen said his ...
Former Smyrna officer charged with 19 counts of forging doctors' notes for school absences
A Smryna patrol officer has been charged with nearly 20 counts of forging doctors' notes to use for student absences.
Nearly $7M awarded to replace bridge in Washington County, Tennessee
Nearly $7 million in funding has been awarded to replace a bridge that was destroyed by Helene in Washington County, ...
Migration study ranks Tennessee as a top 2024 inbound state
Tennessee ranked among the five top inbound states in 2024, with 63% inbound migration and 37% outbound migration, according to the study.
A short honeymoon for Catholics in D.C. as Vice President Vance clashes with bishops on migration
The sense of Catholic unity didn’t last long. Less than a week after Vice President JD Vance shared the inauguration stage ...
FEMA approves $6+ million to replace Washington County bridge
The State of Tennessee and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved a $6.8 grant to replace Corby Bridge in Washington County, Tennessee. Corby ...