The Tennessee Senate passed a bill allowing teachers to carry guns in schools after heated debate and public outcry, requiring training and checks for staff.

Senator Marsha Blackburn leads Tennessee Senate race by 16 points against Democrat Gloria Johnson, per a Beacon Center poll. Blackburn's approval rating surpasses her disapproval as the state shows strong support for ex-President Trump over Biden.

The Tennessee Senate advanced a bill to allow the death penalty for convicted child rapists, despite concerns over the existing U.S. Supreme Court ruling against such measures.

Tennessee lawmakers are in a dispute over franchise tax refund bills, with the House passing a one-year $800 million refund plan at odds with the Senate's $1.9 billion multi-year proposal. The House requires public listing of recipients.

Rep. Todd Warner demands the resignation of Tennessee Education Commissioner Lizzette Reynolds over an ineligibly received tuition waiver and qualification concerns.

Tennessee celebrates National Fair Housing Month in April, commemorating the Fair Housing Act, which aims to prevent housing discrimination, enacted after Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol graduated 49 new state troopers, with Governor Bill Lee attending the ceremony. The class included both new recruits and experienced officers.

The Driver Services Center in Fayetteville, TN, will temporarily close on April 8 for renovations and is set to reopen in mid-June. Alternatives include nearby centers and online services.

The Tennessee Board of Regents has launched a dashboard in collaboration with the Tennessee Department of Labor to track the career outcomes of graduates from the state's public colleges.

Tennessee celebrates 10 years of the VETS Act, assisting military-connected students in education, with advancements like the VETS Bravo legislation enhancing support.

Aury Newsom, a 24-year-old with multiple warrants, was arrested by MNPD detectives, recovering two firearms, one stolen, in their ongoing effort against crime.

The MNPD's operation has led to 260 arrests, and the recovery of 156 stolen vehicles and 69 guns, combating a rise in gun thefts from vehicles in Nashville.

Anton Rucker waived extradition from Kentucky and will return to face murder charges in Nashville for the killing of Allen Beachem and injuring six others.