The IRS offered disaster relief after Winter Storm Fern, but reporting differs: some outlets say Tennessee has until June 8 while an IRS release lists May 22 for named counties.

New federal SNAP and TANF rules could shrink Tennessee's count of economically disadvantaged students, risking tens of millions in K‑12 funding unless the state updates its formula.

Metro Council will review the Nashville Downtown Partnership’s budget after the nonprofit said it will replace Solaren with Block by Block’s Civicity amid scrutiny over arrests and a garage fire.

MNPS board members pressed for larger teacher raises Tuesday, with several urging a 4% COLA as the mayor's budget looms.

A Nashville Banner Q&A lays out positions from seven people running for four Metro Nashville Public Schools seats. Contested races in Districts 4 and 6 could shape safety, budgets and superintendent oversight.

State bills would require districts and charter schools to limit student access to only school‑approved websites, run annual third‑party audits and restrict elementary email use.

Lawmakers passed a bill to block uncoordinated relocations of homeless Tennesseans without written consent from the receiving city; Gov. Bill Lee now has the measure.

A five-way primary for Knox County clerk pits longtime courthouse staffers against a political comeback bid; the May 5 contest will hinge on modernization and transparency.

An $82,239 request from Loudon County’s E-911 board has split Lenoir City leaders, who face an April 27 council debate and warnings about response delays.

Houston Rep. Al Green filed a House resolution condemning Tennessee Rep. Andy Ogles after Ogles wrote "Muslims don't belong in American society," adding to censure efforts.

Lawmakers approved HB2366 to centralize rules for tourism development zones, limiting local road closures and shifting enforcement to state agencies and troopers.

An appointed incumbent, a public defender and a former prosecutor are vying for Davidson County’s Criminal Court seat; early voting starts April 15.

A new Tennessee bill would require creators who profit from videos with children to put earnings into trusts, let teens request deletions and allow civil suits if footage isn’t removed. The measure has been sent to Gov. Bill Lee.