Gov. Lee is proposing a $100 million, two-week sales tax holiday on restaurants, bars and groceries
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, his administration looks to divvy up hundreds of millions of dollars in extra spending due to better-than-expected revenues during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Republican’s finance team presented a budget amendment to his $42 billion spending plan in front…
The Tennessee State Library and Archives will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of its new 165,000 square foot building
TENNESSEE – According to the statement, this building massively expands capacity by nearly 40%, from more than 540,000 items to nearly 760,000. The collections are extensive, with original historical documents, newspapers, biographies, letters, photos, films and sheet music — plus so much more. There is…
Tennessee has become the latest state to soon allow most adults 21 and older to carry handguns without first clearing a background check and training
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, Gov. Bill Lee on Thursday signed the measure into law. Gov. Lee initially proposed the National Rifle Association-backed legislation last year before the COVID-19 pandemic caused lawmakers to narrow their focus. He renewed that effort when lawmakers returned…
Recent studies have found that obesity increases the risk for severe Covid-19 symptoms
TENNESSEE – According to the health officials, a new study finds nearly 80% of people who were hospitalized from Covid-19, on a ventilator, or died-were overweight or obese. A new CDC study of more than 70,000 hospitalized Covid-19 patients revealed that 50.8% of those patients…
Two Nashville colleges announced a return to in-person classes for the fall semester
TENNESSEE – According to the statement, the Lipscomb University officials announced plans to return to a fully in-person learning and living campus experience when fall classes begin Aug. 23. Lipscomb has invested more than $6 million in preparations and resources to protect and serve its students,…
The state will receive $4.9 million from a $188.6 million multistate settlement over deceptive marketing claims against a maker of surgical mesh products
Chattanooga, TN – Attorney General Herbert Slatery’s office announced Tennessee’s share in the settlement with Boston Scientific Corporation involving 47 states and Washington, D.C. The complaint claims the company misrepresented the safety of the synthetic woven fabric implanted in women by failing to disclose potential…
A medical marijuana bill making its way through the Tennessee General Assembly will go before the senate health and welfare committee on Wednesday
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, if passed, the bill would request the Tennessee Department of Health to perform a study on medical marijuana licensing and regulations in neighboring states. A report those findings to the general assembly’s health committees by December 15 of…
Three University of Tennessee football players are facing an indefinite suspension from the team after campus police logs show they were arrested on misdemeanor charges related to drug possession and paraphernalia in a dorm
Chattanooga, TN- According to the statement, Martavius French, Isaac Washington and Aaron Willis were among five people arrested for a incident at Stokely Hall on the Knoxville campus. Another student and a juvenile were also arrested. French is a freshman linebacker from Memphis who did not…
The Tennessee Department of Health has updated Tennessee’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan as the state continues to prioritize Tennesseans most at risk of hospitalization and death from COVID-19
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, Tennesseans in Phase 1c of the state’s plan are now eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccination. The officials have announced that the phase 1c of the state’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan includes Tennesseans age 16 and older with high-risk health…
A bill in Tennessee would make obstructing a highway a felony and it will grant immunity to drivers who unintentionally injure or kill someone blocking a highway
Chattanooga, TN – According to the officials, that would include protesters who illegally block roadways. Under HB 513, if a driver “who is exercising due care” unintentionally injures or kills someone blocking a highway, the driver would be immune from prosecution for the injury or…