Tennessee
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Tennessee lawmakers renew push for grocery tax break
Tennessee Republican and Democratic lawmakers are backing elimination of the state's grocery sales tax this year, despite worries about flagging revenues.
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Elon Musk wants to give Memphis schools more money for building repairs
The Memphis school board is considering whether to accept a donation from Elon Musk's nonprofit to fund repairs for three schools that could receive more students next year due to recommended closures.
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Tennessee judge grants expanded media access to state-run executions
A judge ruled Friday that Tennessee prison officials must grant expanded access to media members to view state-run executions, after a coalition of news organizations including The Associated Press sued on claims that state execution protocols unconstitutionally limit thorough and accurate reporting.
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Water wars continue with 2026 legislation concerning Duck River
The tension between protecting natural resources and sourcing enough water to fuel Middle Tennessee's growth is once again coming to the statehouse.
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US Rep. John Rose vies to be governor, or as he calls it, the ‘CEO of Tennessee.’
U.S. Rep. John Rose, R-Cookeville, said the job of governor is akin to being the CEO of Tennessee.
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Tennessee Republicans unveil ‘Immigration 2026’ agenda as ‘model’ for rest of nation
Tennessee Republicans on Thursday unveiled a slate of legislation targeting immigrants without legal status, crafted in cooperation with the White House, that could require public schools, vehicle registration centers, city governments and public health departments to verify, track and report immigration status.
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Soul Food On Main, Taconooga On Wheels: See the business licenses issued last week in Hamilton County
Business licenses issued Jan. 5-9, as provided by the Hamilton County Clerk's Office.
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Top nuclear magazine names Tennessee No. 1 state: ‘Epicenter’
Tennessee is the "epicenter" of new nuclear development in the U.S. and ranked first on a list of the top 10 nuclear states in the industry's leading publication
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State opposing motion for a second judge’s recusal in former Chattanooga Police chief’s case
Tennessee prosecutors are opposing a motion for a state judge to recuse himself — after a county judge already did so — in the case against former Chattanooga Police Chief Celeste Murphy, who resigned after accusations of residency fraud.
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Why East Tennessee is central to $1.8B awards to enrich uranium
The U.S. government will award $1.8 billion to two companies with a major presence in East Tennessee to revive the domestic supply of enriched uranium, the fuel used in commercial nuclear power plants.
