Tennessee state government
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...

Tennessee judge in mail voting ruling won't seek reelection
By Jonathan Mattise Jun. 10, 2021 04:07 PM EDT

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.
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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...

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.
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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...