Tennessee Senate Republicans approve political redistricting plans
The Republican-controlled Tennessee Senate has approved political redistricting plans for the state's nine congressional seats and 33 state Senate districts.
Tennessee Senate Republicans to approve new political boundaries amid Democrats’ criticism
Tennessee Republican senators are poised to approve new lines for state and congressional districts Thursday amid criticism from Democratic lawmakers and others that the maps are racially discriminatory in some instances.
Bill to shorten parole wait for Tennessee murder sentences stalls
House sponsor pulls out, decides victim families would not be well-served
New $21.9 million Chattanooga State building gets OK from state panel to proceed
Chattanooga State has been given the green light to move forward with a proposed $21.9 million advanced manufacturing building for its Tennessee College of Applied Technology.
Former Tennessee House Speaker Casada and ex-aide subpoenaed over faith PAC
Tennessee's campaign finance watchdogs have moved to subpoena former Tennessee Republican House Speaker Glen Casada and others in a renewed effort to audit the Faith Family Freedom Fund, a political action committee that spent $7,000 attacking an incumbent GOP lawmaker in 2020.
Tennessee political redistricting having major impact on two state senators’ districts
State Sen. Todd Gardenhire, R-Chattanooga, would no longer represent parts of Bradley County under a Tennessee Senate Republican legislative redistricting map, given preliminary approval this week, which aims to enshrine GOP political power in the Volunteer State over the next 10 years.
Conservative talk radio host, author J. Adam Lowe enters Tennessee Senate District 1 Republican primary
Conservative talk radio show host, author, college educator and former Bradley County Commissioner J. Adam Lowe said he is running for the Tennessee Senate seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Mike Bell, R-Riceville.
Tennessee Gov. Lee’s education funding framework lands on first day of legislative session
Some lawmakers feel rushed, others say the draft is just there to stimulate ideas
Tennessee Republicans’ redistricting plan to reunite Bradley County in 3rd Congressional District
Bradley County would be united within the same congressional district for the first time in a decade under a political redistricting plan being finalized by Tennessee legislative Republicans.
Tennessee tradition of last-minute political fundraisers before start of legislative session ban endures
A number of Tennessee lawmakers were holding last-minute political fundraisers or making email appeals for contributions Monday and into early Tuesday in advance of the General Assembly's 2022 legislative session that starts Tuesday at noon, when a blanket ban on their ability to raise campaign cash takes effect.
