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Tennessee launches ads aimed at filling hospitality jobs

Jun. 18, 2021 04:00 AM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee tourism officials have launched a $150,000 ad campaign in and outside the state to help fill leisure and hospitality jobs...

FILE — In this July 23, 2018, file photo, Davidson County Chancellor Ellen Hobbs Lyle presides over a court case in Nashville, Tenn. The longtime Tennessee judge who drew backlash from Republican officials for ordering an expansion of absentee voting during the COVID-19 pandemic won't seek reelection next year, saying it's a decision she made before GOP lawmakers unsuccessfully tried to remove her from office early this year. (Larry McCormack/The Tennessean via AP, File)
Tennessee judge in mail voting ruling won't seek reelection

By Jonathan Mattise Jun. 10, 2021 04:07 PM EDT

Pastor DiArron M. speaks during a vigil for Pervis Payne outside of the Shelby County Criminal Justice Center on Friday, June 4, 2021 in Memphis. A hearing is scheduled Friday in the case of Payne, a Tennessee death row inmate who has long maintained his innocence and whose lawyers filed a petition saying he is intellectually disabled and should not be executed. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian via AP)
Expert to study mental disabilty claim of death row inmate

By Adrian Sainz Jun. 04, 2021 12:44 PM EDT

Tennessee sets election to fill seat after lawmaker's death

Jun. 04, 2021 07:16 AM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Officials have set a special election to replace an eastern Tennessee state lawmaker who died after a fight with pancreatic cancer. ...

Tennessee eyes $44M more for businesses in federal relief

By Jonathan Mattise Jun. 03, 2021 12:26 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee state panel is proposing another $44.6 million in federal COVID-19 relief aid to increase the payouts businesses can...

FILE - In this Oct. 5, 2018, file photo, defendant Billy Ray Turner, charged with killing NBA basketball star Lorenzen Wright, makes an appearance in Judge Lee V. Coffee's courtroom in Memphis, Tenn. Judge Coffee, on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, set a 2022 trial date for Turner, charged with conspiring with the ex-wife of Wright to kill the former NBA player nearly 11 years ago in Memphis. (Mark Weber/The Commercial Appeal via AP, File)
Trial in former NBA player's killing set for January 2022

By Adrian Sainz Jun. 02, 2021 12:14 PM EDT

Tennessee to increase probation, parole officer pay

May. 20, 2021 04:20 AM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Department of Correction has announced that it will soon implement pay raises for probation and parole officers after the...

Editorial Roundup: Tennessee

By The Associated Press May. 19, 2021 01:30 PM EDT
Kingsport Times News. May 18, 2021. Editorial: Deed Book A is coming home As Winston Churchill said, “never, never,...

Tennessee Rep. Mike Carter dies of pancreatic cancer at 67

May. 16, 2021 11:59 AM EDT
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (AP) — Mike Carter, a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, has died of pancreatic cancer at age 67. ...

FILE - This file photo provided by Tennessee Department of Correction shows Tennessee death row inmate Pervis Payne. Payne is asking a Memphis court to declare that he cannot be executed because he is intellectually disabled. The petition was filed in Criminal Court on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. (Tennessee Department of Correction via AP, File)
Tennessee inmate asks court to declare he can't be executed

By Travis Loller May. 12, 2021 01:59 PM EDT

Tennessee to end federal pandemic unemployment aid in July

By Jonathan Mattise And Kimberlee Kruesi May. 11, 2021 05:09 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Gov. Bill Lee announced Tuesday that the extra federal unemployment aid offered amid the COVID-19 pandemic won't be available in...

What did lawmakers pass this year? A look at the top bills

May. 05, 2021 10:19 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee lawmakers on Wednesday adjourned their annual legislative session. Here's a look at the top bills that the GOP-controlled...

Tennessee Legislature adjourns for the year

By Kimberlee Kruesi May. 05, 2021 10:13 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee lawmakers on Wednesday adjourned for the year after spending their final moments slashing how long the unemployed can receive...

Editorial Roundup: Tennessee

By The Associated Press May. 05, 2021 01:30 PM EDT
Kingsport Times News. May 4, 2021. Editorial: Gov. Lee jumped the gun on mask requirements “We have never had a...

Capital projects, sales tax holiday: $42.6B Tennessee budget

By Jonathan Mattise May. 01, 2021 08:07 AM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee's upcoming state budget is one signature by the governor away from becoming law, including a one-week sales tax holiday on...

Tennessee lawmakers OK to-go alcoholic drinks for 2 years

Apr. 29, 2021 04:00 AM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Bars and restaurants in Tennessee could keep up the coronavirus-era offering of to-go beers and other alcoholic drinks for two years...

Editorial Roundup: Tennessee

By The Associated Press Apr. 28, 2021 01:30 PM EDT
Kingsport Times News. April 25, 2021. Editorial: Give tax relief to those who need it most Tennessee continues to be...

Tennessee gov: Virus now not statewide public health crisis

By Jonathan Mattise And Adrian Sainz Apr. 27, 2021 02:23 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee declared Tuesday that COVID-19 is no longer a statewide public health crisis, saying he is removing the option...

Bill passes to stop executions of intellectually disabled

By Jonathan Mattise Apr. 26, 2021 07:52 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee lawmakers on Monday passed legislation designed to prevent death row inmates with an intellectual disability from being...

Maine company to open COVID-19 swab factory in Tennessee

Apr. 14, 2021 04:35 AM EDT
PORTLAND, Tenn. (AP) — Gov. Bill Lee on Tuesday announced that one of North America's largest manufacturer of COVID-19 testing swabs will establish a new...