Tennessee's legislature passed a bill to let teachers carry guns in schools, which Governor Bill Lee is now considering. The bill requires armed school employees to undergo training and evaluations.

Tennessee received $146 million from the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement, part of $3.9 billion since 1998, with AG Skrmetti emphasizing its use in healthcare and tobacco control.

Mayor Freddie O'Connell of Nashville has proposed a $3.1 billion transit plan, seeking to fund it partly through a sales tax increase voted on this November.

Volkswagen employees in Chattanooga voted to unionize with the UAW, marking a significant labor shift in the South. President Biden acknowledged this as part of a national union resurgence.

A Nashville judge is considering whether to release the Covenant School shooter's writings, an issue impacting Tennessee's public records law and involving a unique copyright claim by the school.

Tennessee is set to reform its bail system with a bill that focuses on criminal history over financial capacity, sparking sharp division among lawmakers.

Former Hardin County deputy clerk Kimberly Wilkerson pleaded guilty to tax evasion and perjury, resulting in probation, resignation, and fines. The Tennessee Department of Revenue led the investigation.

The Metro Council approved a development project on Nashville's East Bank with The Fallon Company, including affordable housing, transit lanes, and community engagement.

Tennessee's loan interest rate ceiling has been raised to 12.50%, linked to the Federal Reserve's prime rate, with weekly adjustments as mandated by state law.

A federal judge has allowed the excessive force lawsuit against officers involved in Landon Eastep's fatal shooting to proceed, focusing on body cam footage and circumstances of the incident.

The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission is set to establish new hunting and trapping seasons on April 18-19 at the Carnegie Hotel in Johnson City, with a focus on public feedback and updates on wildlife management.

Tennessee's Governor Bill Lee signed a law requiring police to report undocumented immigrants to federal authorities, sparking mixed reactions and concerns over implementation and funding.

Tennessee lawmakers pass a bill to prohibit first cousins from marrying, to close a loophole in 1820s law, sparking debates on genetic risks and states' rights.