Mar. 2, 2026
Tennessee Circuit Court Judge Appointed to Appeals Court
William E. Phillips II elevated to Tennessee Court of Appeals, Eastern Division
Feb. 28, 2026
Trump Criticizes FBI Director Patel's Olympics Behavior
Patel's celebratory antics and use of government plane raise concerns about leadership and integrity of the Bureau.
Feb. 27, 2026
Tennessee Faces $82.7 Billion in Infrastructure Needs Through 2029
Report highlights $50M Clarksville athletic complex as part of $3.6B in recreation and culture needs
Feb. 26, 2026
Tennessee Lt. Gov. Randy McNally Announces Retirement
Longtime Republican lawmaker and Senate leader will not seek reelection in 2026.
Feb. 25, 2026
Trump Touted Crime Decline, But Experts Say Data Lacks Context
Former president celebrated 'big success' of National Guard deployments, but analysts say trends are more complex.
Feb. 24, 2026
Conservation Groups Sue to Restore History at U.S. National Parks
Lawsuit alleges Trump administration policies have forced removal of exhibits on slavery, civil rights, and climate change
Feb. 23, 2026
Supreme Court Limits President's Tariff Powers in Major Ruling
The decision is seen as a win for separation of powers and could provide stability for trade-heavy states like Tennessee.
Feb. 23, 2026
Trump Administration Accused of Whitewashing Black History at Federal Sites
Advocates fear self-censorship and loss of historical information under new policies
Feb. 23, 2026
Trump Hosts Black History Month Reception Weeks After Racist Video Backlash
The president praised supporters like Mike Tyson and Nicki Minaj but did not mention Barack Obama.
Feb. 23, 2026
Trump Hosts Black History Month Reception Weeks After Racist Video Backlash
The president highlighted Black supporters but did not mention former President Barack Obama.
Feb. 22, 2026
Gavin Newsom Grilled Over Soaring Cost of Living in California
Governor defends state's economic growth as families leave for more affordable areas
Feb. 22, 2026
Trump Hosts Black History Month Reception Weeks After Racist Video Backlash
The president praised supporters like Mike Tyson and Nicki Minaj but did not mention Barack Obama.
Feb. 22, 2026
Trump Hosts Black History Month Reception After Racist Obama Post
The event comes weeks after Trump posted a video depicting the Obamas as primates, sparking backlash.
Feb. 21, 2026
UT Professor Weighs In on Tariff Ruling
Supreme Court strikes down most of Trump's emergency tariffs as unlawful.
Feb. 19, 2026
Lawsuit Alleges Trump Administration is Erasing History and Science at National Parks
Conservation and historical groups sue over policies that censor exhibits on slavery, civil rights, and climate change.
Feb. 19, 2026
Lawsuit Alleges Trump Administration Erased History and Science at National Parks
Conservation and historical groups sue over policies that removed exhibits on slavery, civil rights, and climate change.
Feb. 18, 2026
McGhee Tyson Airport Unaffected by Government Shutdown
Partial shutdown targets agency responsible for airport security, but Knoxville airport operations continue as normal.
Feb. 18, 2026
Trump Administration Accused of Erasing History and Science at National Parks
Conservation and historical groups file lawsuit over policies that remove exhibits on slavery, civil rights, and climate change
Feb. 13, 2026
Memphis-Shelby County Schools Names New Superintendent Amid State Oversight Debate
Roderick Richmond appointed as permanent superintendent as state lawmakers consider increased oversight of the district.
Feb. 12, 2026
Tennessee Gov. Lee Announces Departure of Senior Advisor John DeBerry
DeBerry to pursue new venture after six years in Lee administration
