Tennessee Sen. Brent Taylor backs new maps, aligns with Trump’s agenda, says he will “continue to fight every single day to ensure the liberals’ harmful, negligent policies never take root in Tennessee”
Tennessee – Tennessee State Senator Brent Taylor has emerged as one of the most vocal Republican supporters of the state’s controversial congressional redistricting plan, which reshapes Memphis’ long-standing Democratic district and strengthens GOP electoral prospects across Tennessee. His support comes as the redistricting effort has…
Tennessee Republicans push redistricting after court wins, Democratic leaders strongly criticize effort, argue map was designed to weaken urban voter influence and consolidate GOP power
Tennessee – Tennessee’s latest congressional redistricting effort emerged from a wider national Republican strategy following recent court decisions that weakened federal voting rights protections. Republican lawmakers in the state moved quickly to redraw congressional boundaries after legal rulings opened the door for mid-decade map changes,…
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signs new congressional map, Republicans say it helps “cement President Trump’s agenda,” Democrats call it racial gerrymandering after Memphis district split
Tennessee – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed a newly redrawn U.S. House congressional map on May 7, 2026, a move that immediately triggered political backlash, legal challenges, and national attention. The map restructures Tennessee’s congressional districts by dividing Memphis’ historically Democratic and majority-Black district into…
Chattanooga police host Leadership Chattanooga tour of Real Time Intelligence Center
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department recently welcomed members of Leadership Chattanooga for a tour of the department’s Real Time Intelligence Center (RTIC). According to CPD, visitors learned about the history of the RTIC, its role in supporting daily police operations, and the technology…
Chattanooga police celebrate graduation of Spring Community Police Academy class
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department recognized members of its Spring Community Police Academy following their graduation after completing a nine-week program. According to CPD, participants met officers from multiple units and received a behind-the-scenes look at how the department operates and serves the community….
Man killed in officer-involved shooting on Kellys Ferry Road after domestic assault call, officers involved have been placed on administrative leave as TBI investigates
Tennessee – A man was killed Friday following an officer-involved shooting in the 3200 block of Kellys Ferry Road, according to the Chatanooga Police Department. Police said officers responded around 10:30 a.m. on May 8, 2026, to a reported domestic assault involving two parties. After…
Chattanooga police search for suspects accused of using counterfeit $100 bills in local purchases
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying two suspects accused of using counterfeit cash during purchases in the area. According to police, the pair has reportedly been passing fake $100 bills during small transactions and receiving more than $70…
Chattanooga firefighters rescue cat during apartment fire at Views at Signal Mountain complex
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department responded to an apartment fire Friday afternoon at the Views at Signal Mountain complex off Morrison Springs Road. According to officials, Red Shift companies were dispatched around 1:07 p.m. to the 700 block of Golden Place. Upon arrival,…
Tennessee House of Representatives passes legislation banning sale, distribution, and possession of widely sold herbal product marketed in convenience stores and smoke shops as a legal supplement
Tennessee – The Tennessee House of Representatives has passed legislation that bans the sale, distribution, and possession of kratom, a widely sold herbal product often marketed in convenience stores and smoke shops as a legal supplement. House Bill 1649, known as Matthew Davenport’s Law, was…
House Republicans pass legislation to “demagnetize” Tennessee from illegal immigration burdens, require local law enforcement to honor federal immigration detainers by holding detainees for up to 48 hours
Tennessee – The Tennessee General Assembly has advanced legislation that strengthens cooperation between local law enforcement agencies and federal immigration authorities by requiring limited detention extensions for individuals subject to immigration detainers. House Bill 2018 (HB 2018), sponsored by Rep. Mark Cochran (R–Englewood), requires certain…