The Tennessee Supreme Court heard arguments this week on two cases that could cut Metro Council seats and change airport board control. Mayor Freddie O’Connell says Metro will defend local control.

A Tennessee bill would limit most local property‑tax increases and require voter approval for larger hikes, citing last year’s reappraisals as a catalyst. The measure is now in early committee.

A proposed Tennessee constitutional amendment would let judges deny bail for certain violent crimes on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot; supporters cite accountability and critics warn of vagueness.

House Bill 2500 would let Tennessee agencies charge to inspect public records and shift redaction costs to requesters, prompting warnings from open-government advocates.

A Knoxville Republican filed a sworn complaint accusing Sen. Marsha Blackburn of using federal campaign money to help her gubernatorial bid and asks regulators to probe roughly $2.7M.

A push to lift Tennessee’s minimum wage to $20 stalled in a House subcommittee on Feb. 11, leaving the state at the federal $7.25 floor.

A state law lets certified facility dogs accompany child and other vulnerable witnesses during courtroom testimony with a judge's approval, setting training, health and insurance standards.

A brief human error knocked Tennessee’s online voter lookup offline Tuesday night, officials say the computer glitch was fixed quickly. The outage affected the GoVoteTN lookup tool.

Sen. London Lamar’s SB0043 — which would have let counties opt out of permitless carry — failed a key Tennessee Senate committee 2–6, stalling a local-option effort. Supporters pointed to rising youth firearm injuries and statewide fatality data as the reason for the push.

A Tennessee bill would bar dual citizens and some naturalized Americans from qualifying in federal primaries, prompting legal experts to warn of swift court challenges.

Montgomery County closes government offices due to harsh winter conditions; directs residents to online services.

Local nurse Karen Briscoe received a Citizen Commendation for her bravery in assisting a seizing driver after a crash, which was honored by the Franklin Police.

Clarksville city offices and non-essential services are closed due to severe weather; CTS operates limited hours. Parks, City Court Clerk’s office closed, but emergency services and utility bill payment options remain available.