A new state bill would let Tennessee close virtual schools that remain on the priority list or post years of low TVAAS growth; Tennessee Virtual Academy is cited in coverage.

House and Senate bills would make government job applications confidential until a hire is made, prompting open‑government groups to warn the change could hide patronage. Lawmakers plan committee debate this week.

The Tennessee House approved HB5, a bill that would criminalize mailing abortion‑inducing drugs and open civil suits against out‑of‑state suppliers; the measure now heads to the Senate.

The Tennessee Senate approved the Charlie Kirk Act, pushing UChicago-style free-speech rules onto state campuses and opening new avenues for lawsuits over campus speech.

A state bill advanced this week could change how proceeds from a sale of Williamson Health are spent, sparking debate in the county over oversight and legal limits.

HB1939 would cap DCS caseworkers at 12 active assessment cases and require 12‑month resolutions; backers praise safety gains while the fiscal note warns of big hiring costs.

The Nashville Community Review Board's new report says MNPD undercounts routine displays and soft‑hand tactics — and finds Black and Hispanic residents bear the brunt. The board wants those events added to the public dashboard.

The City of Franklin says suspicious emails came from Mayor Ken Moore’s city account and urged recipients to delete messages with the subject "policy implementation." IT staff are investigating.

Nashville Democrats want a temporary gas and diesel tax suspension added to Tennessee’s 2026–27 budget as pump prices rise. The move would shave only a few dimes per gallon but could force budget trade‑offs.

A payroll-platform switch left some Metro Nashville employees and retirees without correct pay or pension deposits for months as finance staff scramble to fix routing errors.

Mayor Freddie O'Connell invited residents to upcoming public meetings as Nashville develops its first Community Safety Plan this spring. Task-force sessions and sign-up details are posted online.

Speaker Cameron Sexton proposed $10M in state funds for Vanderbilt’s ALS Research Center; the appropriation still needs legislative approval.

Councilors pressed city officials for an accounting of $4.4M in homeless services after public allegations of unauthorized payments and evictions.