Feb. 27, 2026
Tennessee House Passes Bill Allowing Private Citizens to Decline Recognition of Same-Sex Marriages
LGBTQ+ advocates warn of potential legal and civil rights implications
Feb. 25, 2026
Tennessee Democrats Introduce Bill to Protect Maternal Healthcare
The proposed Maternal Healthcare Protection Act aims to block doctors from refusing to treat pregnant patients.
Feb. 24, 2026
Tennessee Bill Aims to Increase Penalties for Hands-Free Violations
Proposed legislation would raise court costs for first-time offenders under the state's Hands Free Tennessee law.
Feb. 24, 2026
New Legislation Proposed in Tennessee
Tennessee legislators discuss bills on school nutrition, religious displays, and gender-affirming care
Feb. 23, 2026
TN Bill Aims to Allow Surviving Parent, Next of Kin to Disagree with Medical Examiner's Suicide Ruling
The proposed legislation would give families more power to challenge child suicide determinations on death certificates.
Feb. 23, 2026
Tennessee Lawmakers and Advocates Push for Insurance Reform
Bills aim to ensure patients receive timely, appropriate treatment without delays or denials
Feb. 23, 2026
Tennessee Lawmakers Debate Changes to College Tenure Protections
Proposals range from reforming the discipline process to abolishing tenure altogether
Feb. 19, 2026
Tennessee House Passes Bill Allowing Ten Commandments in Public Schools
Legislation would give local schools the option to display historical documents like the Ten Commandments, Declaration of Independence, and U.S. Constitution.
Feb. 17, 2026
Tennessee Legislature Reconvenes in Nashville
Key issues on the agenda include education, immigration, minimum wage, and healthcare.
Feb. 14, 2026
Tennessee Bill Aims to Limit Local Property Tax Increases
Proposed legislation would cap annual hikes at 2% unless voters approve higher rates
Feb. 11, 2026
Bill to Increase Transparency of Voucher Program Fails in Tennessee
Proposed legislation to require annual reporting on private school voucher recipients dies in committee vote
Feb. 11, 2026
Tennessee Lawmakers Push to Repeal Criminal Offenses for Carrying Guns
The proposed bill would also allow those convicted of stalking or domestic violence to possess firearms after 5 years.
Feb. 11, 2026
Tennessee Lawmaker Proposes Constitutional Amendment for 'Right to Grow Food'
The resolution aims to establish Tennesseans' right to grow, raise, and produce their own food for personal consumption.
Feb. 9, 2026
New Tennessee Bill Could Impose 'Exorbitant' Fees to View Public Records
The proposed legislation would eliminate the public's right to free inspection of government documents.
Feb. 9, 2026
New Tennessee bill could impose 'exorbitant' fees to view public records
The proposed legislation would reverse a portion of the state's Open Records Act, allowing governments to charge high fees for public record inspections.
Feb. 9, 2026
Federal, State Officials to Speak at Hawkins Chamber of Commerce Breakfast
Annual legislative event to feature U.S. Rep. Diana Harshbarger and state lawmakers
