Tennessee
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Former Hixson Rep. Robin Smith will not go to prison
Judge resentences her to probation after codefendants pardoned by Trump
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9 things to know if there’s a nuclear emergency at TVA Sequoyah plant
While a release of radiation from the Sequoyah Nuclear Plant in Soddy-Daisy is unlikely, it's not impossible.
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Former Hixson state Rep. Robin Smith could avoid reporting to prison Monday
Resentencing to probation or a presidential pardon still possible
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Afghans flee Taliban, find refuge and faith — and ICE — in Memphis
The immigration agents took Khadija's husband on a Thursday morning last month. He was walking their two boys to school in Memphis.
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Nashville fairgrounds group petitions against NASCAR-type racing
A coalition dubbed Restore Our Fairgrounds is calling for a voter referendum to block NASCAR-style racing in favor of affordable housing and green space at the Fairgrounds in South Nashville, the latest measure in a two-decade effort to strip auto racing from the property.
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A county’s move to protect domestic violence victims is spreading across Tennessee
Judges across Tennessee are demanding greater accountability from people who have been ordered to give up their guns, a shift aimed at strengthening protections for domestic violence victims.
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Chattanooga-based start-up acquires one of its biggest competitors
A Chattanooga-based start-up that delivers products from the United States to South American countries has acquired one of its biggest competitors in a move that will broaden its reach across the continent.
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New Tennessee laws in 2026 span from tattoo shops to traffic stops
Tennessee has several new laws set to take effect in the new year, spanning from tattoo shops to traffic stops. Key 2026 laws address immigration and human trafficking in the state.
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TVA gas construction tops 3,600 megawatts after Memphis approval
The Tennessee Valley Authority is building more than 3,600 megawatts of natural gas power generation after it announced Monday final approval to add special turbines to a gas plant in Memphis.
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Tennessee’s top stories of 2025
Tennessee's GOP supermajority, following the agenda set by President Donald Trump when he returned to office in January, began the year by quickly focusing on enacting legislation targeting immigrants living in Tennessee without legal status.
