Tennessee
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Trump official re-announces $250M TVA award given under Biden
A Trump administration official said he visited the Tennessee Valley Authority to announce a $250 million federal award for transmission upgrades, funding the Biden administration first approved and announced in 2024.
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Tennessee ballot amendment could keep more people in jail before trial, group says
As early voting started in Tennessee on Wednesday, a local advocacy group is arguing that a proposed amendment on the ballot could lead to innocent people being jailed for months while awaiting trial.
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Tennessee GOP senator seeks one-month gas tax break
A Tennessee Republican lawmaker is asking the governor to cut motorists some slack at the pump by calling for a one-month break on the state's gas tax.
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Tennessee puts constitutional amendment questions near top of the ballot next to governor’s race
Tennessee officials placed the three constitutional amendment questions on the first page of the November 2026 ballot as required by law, pushing U.S. Congressional and state legislative races further down the ticket.
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Dolly Parton’s nephew denies threatening to harm her estate, pushes back against restraining order
Dolly Parton’s nephew and longtime head of security said in a Tennessee court filing Tuesday that he was a close friend and ally of Parton's longtime manager Danny Nozell before Nozell took out a restraining order accusing him of threatening to do violence and destroy Parton’s legacy and business empire.
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Tennessee Senate leaders predict no move to expel member for rogue endorsement
Tennessee's Senate Republican Caucus won't try to remove a member for a rogue endorsement before the election of a new Senate speaker, two key lawmakers said Monday, a move that could affect the outcome of a tight race.
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Tennessee Republicans urge base to ‘hold the line’ despite economic pressures during Trump visit
Republican speakers at a rally headlined by President Donald Trump in Clarksville Saturday asked voters to "hold strong" to a Republican ticket in the midterm election amid frustration over inflation and high gas prices.
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Emergency help was delayed by confusion after failed execution of Christa Pike, 911 calls reveal
Emergency help for Christa Pike was delayed by confusion among first responders and Tennessee prison officials following her failed execution last month, according to 911 dispatch recordings.
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What to know and where to vote early in the Chattanooga area
Early voting for the November election starts this week in Hamilton County and across the Chattanooga region.
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While Nashville’s downtown bar owners seek bailout from new tourism board, Haslam voices concerns
A board designed to oversee the distribution of excess tax revenue in downtown Nashville met for the first time earlier this month, with the state's former governor voicing concerns about giving money directly to businesses.
