Democrats accuse Tennessee governor of ‘immoral double standard’ for early end to unemployment boost
Bill Lee says, 'work is good for the soul, it's good for families, it's good for Tennessee'

Bill Lee says, 'work is good for the soul, it's good for families, it's good for Tennessee'

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced on Wednesday a special election for a local state representative seat, allowing the community to select a replacement for the late Rep. Mike Carter.

The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees will consider a request by UTC to boost undergraduate student tuition and mandatory fees by 2% when trustees hold their June 25 meeting in Knoxville, officials say.

Tennessee's Senate and House speakers announced Friday creation of a special committee to look into the issue of unaccompanied migrant children coming into Chattanooga and other parts of the state under a federal program that has generated controversy in Chattanooga.

The Republican Governors Association this week bounced MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell, a staunch supporter of former President Donald Trump, from its annual conference held in Nashville, according to a published report.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee on Wednesday signed into law a bill setting up special three-judge panels to hear constitutional challenges to state laws, executive orders, regulations and legislative redistricting cases.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee on Monday signed into law two criminal justice reform bills he championed this year that will offer community-based alternatives to incarceration for low-level or nonviolent felons and help inmates with education and life skills.

Tennessee businesses risk being charged with misdemeanor crimes punishable by fines and even jail if they ignore a new state "bathroom" law involving access for transgender patrons.

He loved fast convertibles. Enjoyed listening to Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley. Kept his tools and fishing gear in meticulous order using a peg board system he became acquainted with while working in his family's candy company.

NASHVILLE - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed the nation's first law mandating businesses and government post warning signs on multi-stall public restrooms if they allow people of both sexes as well as transgender people to use facilities associated with their gender.
