Local government officials who destroy public records that have been formally requested by news organizations or others could be slapped with a $500 fine per occurrence under a bill arising from a local controversy involving Hamilton County Attorney Rheubin Taylor's office.
As the number of Tennesseans infected with the coronavirus rose from three to four on Monday, state Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey said the state's response has been appropriate despite charges from a top state House Democrat that Republican Gov. Bill Lee's administration isn't being transparent enough.
Another Tennessee case of coronavirus has been confirmed, state health officials announced today,
When President Donald Trump came to Tennessee on Friday to tour tornado-devastated areas that left at least 24 Tennesseans dead this week, Gov. Bill Lee and Nashville Mayor John Cooper were there to greet him at the city's airport.
Gov. Bill Lee's administration is ramping up Tennessee government's response to the coronavirus, with the governor on Wednesday announcing formation of a 15-member task force to boost the state's readiness and response to the COVID-19 virus.
Despite their best efforts, state Rep. Robin Smith, R-Hixson, Hamilton County GOP Chairwoman Marsha Yessick and local political consultant Dalton Temple came up short in their efforts on Super Tuesday to win Tennessee delegate spots for President Donald Trump at this summer's Republican National Convention.
Despite their best efforts, state Rep. Robin Smith, R-Hixson, Hamilton County GOP Chairwoman Marsha Yessick and local political consultant Dalton Temple came up short in their efforts on Super Tuesday to win Tennessee delegate spots for President Donald Trump at this summer's Republican National Convention.
Gov. Bill Lee's controversial bill to let Tennesseans carry handguns publicly without training, state-issued permits or background checks moved through a key Senate panel Tuesday.
"Over two dozen Tennesseans pronounced dead, many of whom are children, and many more injured," Mancini said in a statement. "Hundreds of homes lost and billions of dollars worth of damage. Thousands of Tennesseans are without power. Tennessee is devastated. The state legislature offices closed due to loss of power."
Two state lawmakers from Hamilton County say they are shaken but unharmed after deadly tornadoes struck Nashville and high winds hurled debris at their hotel room windows early Tuesday morning.
