Andy Sher

Tennessee Rep. Robin Smith, R-Hixson, said Tuesday that New Zealand sports officials have set a "horrible precedent" by approving a transgender woman's participation on the country's weightlifting roster for the upcoming Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

Students attending Tennessee community and technical colleges will see their first tuition and fee increases in two years this fall after approval by the Tennessee Board of Regents last week.

The special election for Tennessee's House District 29 seat has its first formally announced candidate, Democrat DeAngelo Jelks, while Republicans Greg Vital and Hoyt Samples have picked up nominating petitions signaling their intent to run in the contest to succeed the late state Rep. Mike Carter, R-Ooltewah.

NASHVILLE — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds are calling on the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee's top Republican to press for a hearing to probe what they charge is the Biden administration's "failure to provide notice and transparency" in the movement of unaccompanied minors into their states.

A majority of Tennessee voters say they disapprove of a new law pushed by Gov. Bill Lee that allows most adults ages 21 and older to carry a handgun in public with no state permit, according to a poll released earlier this week.

Dr. Anthony Fauci fired back Wednesday at Republican critics, including U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee, calling some of the attacks on him "preposterous" and even "dangerous."

Tennessee Republicans and Democrats evidently occupy parallel universes when it comes to a number of top issues and concerns, ranging from whether the 2020 election was "stolen" by Democrat and now-President Joe Biden to questions on whether the COVID-19 pandemic is largely over or not, according to a newly released Vanderbilt University survey of 1,000 registered voters.

Gov. Bill Lee on Tuesday defended his decision to end federal unemployment benefits early for thousands of jobless workers after a congressional report warned that the economic impact on local economies in Tennessee could reach $486 million.

U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais, R-Sherwood, has become the fourth Chattanooga area member of Congress to sign on as a co-sponsor of a House bill to bar flying LGBTQ and Black Lives Matter flags or any other banner besides the American flag at U.S. embassies and consular posts.

Tennessee Democratic lawmakers are blasting Gov. Bill Lee's plan to end the federal government's $300-a-week unemployment benefits paid to thousands of jobless workers early as "immoral" in light of the Republican governor's new proposal to use $44.6 million in other federal funds to boost payments to 1,125 small businesses that have suffered during the coronavirus pandemic.

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.

A vacancy in the Tennessee House district created by the death of Rep. Mike Carter, R-Ooltewah, ultimately will be filled by a special election required by the state's constitution.