Tennessee

• Immigration policy fights expected to take center stage as Tennessee Legislature reconvenes - As the Tennessee Legislature reconvenes this week, Republicans have signalled that immigration, for a second year in a row, will be a central policy priority. A Republican supermajority controls both the Tennessee House and Senate. On Monda
• Bear breaks into Tennessee candy store for the fourth time - Wildlife officials in Tennessee are investigating after a Gatlinburg candy store was broken into and ransacked by a bear for the fourth time.
• Tennessee Becomes Latest Target in Duffy’s CDL Compliance Crackdown - Tennessee has notified approximately 8,800 CDL holders that they must provide proof of citizenship or lawful presence by April 6 or face an automatic downgrade to a standard driver's license. The move follows Transportation Secretary Sean D
• Jelly Roll Receives Pardon From Tennessee Governor - Jelly Roll received a pardon from Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee for past charges of drug possession and robbery. The decision came after the Tennessee Board of Parole voted unanimously in favor of clemency, continuing a powerful redemption arc fo
• ‘It’s pretty rare that these cases are found’: Human trafficking survivor advocates weigh in after 4 children saved in Smithville - This happened after investigators say the children were brought across the border to Tennessee and forced to work at a restaurant.
• Ford Will Take $19.5 Billion Hit as It Rolls Back E.V. Plans - Ford Motor said the costs came from its decision to make fewer electric vehicles than it had planned and more hybrids that use both gasoline engines and batteries.
• Tennessee first lady decks governor's mansion in Christmas splendor - "Light of the World" is the theme of this year's Christmas display at the Tennessee Governor's Residence.
• Harold Wayne Nichols dies in third Tennessee execution of 2025 - Harold Wayne Nichols was sentenced to death in the killing of 20-year-old Karen Pulley.
• Tennessee Election Has GOP Fearing 2026 Blowout For Democrats - Democrats predicting at least 70 House seats are now in play for 2026, after Tuesday's Tennessee special election
• Matt Van Epps Wins Tennessee House Race After a Trump-Led Rescue Mission - Matt Van Epps fended off a Democrat to protect Republicans’ slim House majority, but the relatively close margin in a red district sent the party a warning shot before the 2026 midterms.