Tennessee Governor Bill Lee recently announced multiple transitions to his leadership team, including his appointments of a new policy director, press secretary, and senior advisor.
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Transgender Woman Olivia Hill Advances to Metro Nashville Council Runoff Election
Transgender woman Olivia Hill garnered enough votes last Thursday to make it to the runoff election in the 2023 Metro Nashville Election.
Read the full storySchools in DeKalb and Fulton Counties Equipped with Push-Button Alert System, Weapon Detection System as Students Return to the Classroom
Students that attend Fulton County Schools and DeKalb County Schools were met with new security improvements including weapon detection systems and push-button alert systems.
Read the full storyTucker Carlson Interviews Andrew Tate’s Brother Tristan in Episode 14 of ‘Tucker on Twitter’
In episode 14 of his newest production, “Tucker on Twitter,” former Fox News primetime host Tucker Carlson sat down with influencer Andrew Tate’s younger brother, Tristan Tate.
Read the full storyVivek Ramaswamy Offers Thoughts on ‘How to Win 2024 in a Landslide’
GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy shared his thoughts Saturday about what topics and strategies Republicans should use while on the campaign trail in order to win in 2024.
Read the full storyNashville Street Racer Arrested, Charged with Felony Reckless Endangerment
The Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) announced Sunday that a 20-year old Smyrna man was arrested and charged over the weekend for “dangerously sliding around a group of people” in South Nashville during a street race.
Read the full storyTwo Drug Traffickers in Georgia Sentenced to Federal Prison
An inmate who was in charge of coordinating a shipment of methamphetamine from Atlanta into Western North Carolina and the leader of a Savannah-area drug trafficking conspiracy were both sentenced to federal prison this week
Read the full storyTennessee Republican Party Executive Committee Passes Resolution Asking Governor Lee to Forgo Special Session
The Tennessee Republican State Executive Committee passed a resolution on Saturday that calls on Governor Bill Lee to forgo calling the Tennessee General Assembly for a special session addressing “public safety,” according to a report by the Chattanooga Times Free Press.
Read the full storyState Agencies Launch Back to School Campaign to Prevent Underage Drinking Among Tennessee Teens
With the new school year starting back up, the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) and Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) have launched a campaign to prevent underage drinking among Tennessee youth.
Read the full storyDevon Archer Details Joe Biden’s Role in Son’s Foreign Business Dealings with Tucker Carlson
In the extended 12th episode of his newest production, “Tucker on Twitter,” former Fox News primetime host Tucker Carlson interviewed Hunter Biden’s ex-business partner Devon Archer.
Read the full storySenator Blackburn Leads Letter Requesting AG Garland, U.S. Attorney Weiss to Testify Regarding Hunter Biden Tax Investigation
Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) led a letter signed by every Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee sent to Chairman Dick Durbin (D-IL) asking him to call Attorney General Merrick Garland and U.S. Attorney David Weiss to testify in light of recent events related to the Hunter Biden tax investigation.
Read the full storyKorean Construction Company to Build First U.S. Plant in Georgia
South Korean company Duckshin Housing announced this week it will invest more than $15 million to establish its first U.S. manufacturing presence in Athens.
Read the full storyAutomotive Manufacturer Announces $170 Million Investment Project in Tennessee
South Korean company Hanon Systems recently announced it will invest $170 million to establish a new manufacturing presence in Loudon.
Read the full storyFamily of Man Found Dead, Covered in Bug Bites in Fulton County Jail Reaches $4 Million Settlement
The family of Lashawn Thompson reached a $4 million settlement with Fulton County in the death of Thompson, who was found dead in a cell on the county jail’s psychiatric floor covered in bed bugs and insects last year.
Fulton County commissioners voted six to zero to approve the family’s settlement, 11 Alive reported. The outlet noted that the settlement comes two months after the family released the results of a private autopsy of Thompson, which showed that he died from “severe neglect.”
Read the full storyExpelled Nashville Democrat Justin Jones Easily Wins TN House Special Election in District 52
Democrat Justin Jones (D-Nashville) won the Tennessee House of Representatives District 52 special election on Thursday, defeating his Republican opponent Laura Nelson.
Read the full storyTucker Carlson Interviews Hunter Biden’s Ex-Business Partner Devon Archer in Episode 12 of ‘Tucker on Twitter’
In the 12th episode of his newest production, “Tucker on Twitter,” former Fox News primetime host Tucker Carlson sat down with Hunter Biden’s ex-business partner Devon Archer.
Read the full storyHe Knew: Hunter Biden’s Former Business Partner Devon Archer Shows Proof in Letter by Joe Biden on VP Letterhead
New York Post Vice President Joe Biden told his son Hunter’s former business associate Devon Archer in early 2011 that he was “happy” the two were partners — in a postscript to a note thanking Archer for attending a lunch with visiting Chinese President Hu Jintao. “I apologize for not getting a chance to talk to you at the luncheon yesterday. I was having trouble getting away from hosting President Hu,” Biden told Archer in the letter dated Jan. 20, 2011. “I hope I get a chance to see you again soon with Hunter. I hope you enjoyed lunch. Thanks for coming,” the missive concluded. READ THE FULL STORY Read more; watch Archer introduce the letter on “Tucker of Twitter”
Read the full storyHe Knew: Hunter Biden’s Former Business Partner Devon Archer Shows Proof in Letter by Joe Biden on VP Letterhead
New York Post Vice President Joe Biden told his son Hunter’s former business associate Devon Archer in early 2011 that he was “happy” the two were partners — in a postscript to a note thanking Archer for attending a lunch with visiting Chinese President Hu Jintao. “I apologize for not getting a chance to talk to you at the luncheon yesterday. I was having trouble getting away from hosting President Hu,” Biden told Archer in the letter dated Jan. 20, 2011. “I hope I get a chance to see you again soon with Hunter. I hope you enjoyed lunch. Thanks for coming,” the missive concluded. READ THE FULL STORY Read more; watch Archer introduce the letter on “Tucker of Twitter”
Read the full storyTennessee U.S. Rep. Green Introduces Bill to Reverse ‘Out of Touch’ Biden Administration’s Defunding of Hunting, Archery Classes in Schools
Tennessee U.S. Representative Mark Green (R-TN-07) filed legislation on Tuesday that would reverse the Biden Administration’s decision to defund school archery and hunting programs
Read the full storyVivek Ramaswamy Sues the DOJ, Files New FOIA Request Relating to Trump Indictment
GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) after the department failed to respond to his previously-filed Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to uncover the communication between the White House, DOJ, and Special Counsel Jack Smith about the indictment in the classified documents case of former President Donald Trump.
Read the full storyGrand Ole Opry Set to Hold Benefit Concert Next Week to Support the Covenant School Community Fund
The Grand Ole Opry will host a benefit concert featuring performances by renowned artists to help raise funds for the Covenant School Community Fund.
The Covenant School Community Fund was formed after Audrey Hale, who identified as transgender, opened fire at The Covenant Presbyterian School in the Green Hills neighborhood in Nashville on March 27, killing six victims – three children.
Read the full storyTennessee National Guard Rescues Hiker from Great Smoky Mountains National Park
A Tennessee National Guard medical flight crew recently evacuated an injured hiker from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, according to the Tennessee Department of Military.
On Thursday, July 27, the Tennessee National Guard and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) were notified that a hiker in a remote area of the park near Inspiration Point along Alum Cave Trail was suffering head trauma and needed immediate medical aid and evacuation to a nearby hospital.
Read the full storyWorld Economic Forum Settles with Vivek Ramaswamy, Officially Removes the GOP Presidential Candidate from ‘Young Global Leaders’ List
GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy announced Tuesday that he has received an apology letter from the World Economic Forum (WEF) and agreement that the organization will pay an undisclosed settlement as a result of listing him without permission on its list of Young Global Leaders in 2021.
Read the full storyFreddie O’Connell’s Lead Grows in New Nashville Mayoral Race Poll
New polling conducted on behalf of Tennesseans for Student Success by VictoryPhones reported that Metro Councilmember Freddie O’Connell leads the Nashville mayoral race with 25.4 percent of the vote.
Trailing O’Connell in the poll is Alice Rolli (18.8 percent), Matt Wiltshire (14.6 percent), Jeff Yarbro (13.1 percent), Heidi Campbell (5.9 percent), Sharon Hurt (3.6 percent), Vivian Wilhoite (3.4 percent), and Fran Bush (0.8 percent).
Read the full storyAtlanta Police Increase Reward to $60,000 In Search for Group Responsible for Arson Attack on Public Safety Training Center
Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum held a press conference on Tuesday announcing an increase to the cash reward in the search for a “very small group of extremists” responsible for a series of arson attacks across the city.
Read the full storyDavidson County GOP Endorses Alice Rolli in Nashville Mayoral Race
The Davidson County Republican Party (DCRP) has endorsed Alice Rolli in the Nashville mayoral race. Rolli is one of two Republicans vying to be the next mayor of Music City out of a pool of 12 candidates.
Read the full storyDavidson County Election Commission Releases Early Voting Data for Metro Nashville General Election
The Davidson County Election Commission has revealed how many votes were cast during early voting for the 2023 Metro Nashville General Election.
Read the full storyTennessee U.S. Rep. David Kustoff Named Chairman of the House-Knesset Parliamentary Friendship Group
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA-20) named Tennessee U.S. Representative David Kustoff (R-TN-08) as chairman of the House-Knesset Parliamentary Friendship Group on Friday.
Read the full storyVivek Ramaswamy Calls for Nashville School Shooter’s Manifesto to be Released, Will Hold Press Conference on Wednesday
GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is calling for the Covenant School shooter’s manifesto to be released to the public.
Read the full storyTennessee Rep. Sole Member of Congress to Receive Distinguished Leadership Award
Tennessee U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN-03) was recently awarded the United States Nuclear Industry Council’s (USNIC) prestigious Distinguished Leadership Award for his nearly 13 years of “vigorous advocacy for advancing America’s nuclear preeminence.”
Read the full storyStudents in 11 Tennessee Counties to Receive Free Backpacks this Upcoming School Year
School-aged students in eleven economically distressed counties across Tennessee will receive a backpack courtesy of First Lady Maria Lee’s ‘Tennessee Serves’ initiative at the beginning of this upcoming school year.
Read the full storyEarly Voting Ends, Metro Nashville General Election to Take Place on Thursday
Early voting for the 2023 Metro Nashville General Election wrapped up on Saturday as voters in Davidson County are in the process of deciding which candidates will serve as the city’s next mayor, vice mayor, and on the metro council.
Read the full storyTennessee Rep. Applauds Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s New Director Appointment
Tennessee U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN-03) applauded the recent appointment of Dr. Stephen K. Streiffer to be the next director of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).
Read the full story10-Year-Old Catches New Tennessee Record Fish
A 10-year-old boy has caught the new state record Cutthroat Trout in the Boone tailwater of the Holston River, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA).
“Can we get some love for 10-year-old Palmer Tipton who caught the NEW STATE RECORD Cutthroat Trout?!?! Palmer’s 4 lbs. 12 oz. fish was caught in the Boone tailwater,” the TWRA announced in a social media post.
Read the full storyUvalde Foundation Looking For Volunteers to Patrol Covenant Students This School Year Following Shooting
The Uvalde Foundation For Kids is looking for volunteers in Tennessee who would be interested in patrolling Covenant School students returning to class this upcoming school year.
Read the full storyTennessee Rep. Mark Green’s SCREEN Act Passes Through Committee
Tennessee U.S. Representative Mark Green (R-TN-07) announced the passage of his Stopping Communist Regimes from Engaging in Edits Now Act (SCREEN Act) in the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Thursday.
Read the full storyTennessee Fire Chiefs Association Names New President, Announces Fire Chief of the Year Award Recipient
The Tennessee Fire Chiefs Association (TFCA) named Sevierville Fire Chief Matt Henderson as the association’s 53rd president at its annual conference in Murfreesboro this week.
“TFCA must continue to work with fire agencies across our state to provide excellent service to our communities,” Henderson said in a statement. “Our firefighters are our most valuable resource. Providing them with the education, tools and resources needed to perform the job whenever and wherever they are needed, is the key to our success as an association.”
Read the full storyTucker Carlson Sits Down with Ice Cube in Episode 11 of ‘Tucker on Twitter’
In the 11th episode of his newest production, “Tucker on Twitter,” former Fox News primetime host Tucker Carlson sat down with actor O’Shea Jackson, commonly known as Ice Cube, at his studio.
During the 22-minute interview released Wednesday evening, Carlson questioned the actor on various topics, with the first question being why exactly he chose to sit down for an interview with Carlson in the first place.
Read the full storyCommercial Vehicle Manufacturer Announces $25.2 Million Expansion Project in Middle Tennessee
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation [NYSE: OSK] company that manufactures purpose-built commercial vehicles and equipment announced Wednesday that it will invest $25.2 million to expand its manufacturing presence in Middle Tennessee.
According to the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD), the company plans to expand operations at its current Parkway Place facility in Murfreesboro to fabric and weld custom vehicle components.
Read the full storyTennessee Agency Reminds People of Federal Tax Return Deadline for Spring Storm Victims
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett reminded victims in the counties impacted by tornadoes and severe storms that began at the end of March that the deadline to file their federal income tax returns and tax payments is Monday, July 31.
Read the full storyElderly Lowe’s Employee Initially Fired for Attempting to Stop Active Robbery Now Reinstated
A 68-year-old woman who was fired from her job at Lowe’s for attempting to stop an active robbery has been reinstated, according to a statement by a Lowe’s spokesperson.
Last month, according to RDP, three subjects went inside the Lowe’s store in Rincon, loaded multiple items into shopping carts, and exited the store without paying for the merchandise.
Read the full storyTennessee Department of Health Announces Grant Recipients to Expand Services, Address Staffing Shortages
The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) announced on Tuesday the recipients of $119 million in grant funding through its Healthcare Resiliency Program.
Forty-one applicants received funding to expand “brick-and-mortar healthcare capacity, and for Practice Transformation and Extension projects, to improve access to healthcare services” through Capital Investment projects, according to TDH. The funding was awarded on a competitive basis.
Read the full storyU.S. Attorney’s Office in Georgia Organizes Gang and Violence Prevention Program for SROs in Metro-Atlanta Schools
The Northern District of Georgia U.S. Attorney’s Office organized an initiative to provide law enforcement training for more than 40 police officers from school systems in the northern district of Georgia to prevent and reduce delinquency, youth violence, and gang membership.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office partnered with the Georgia Alliance for School Resource Officers and Educators, the Georgia Public Safety Training Center, and the Georgia Gang Investigators Association to provide the officers with Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.).
Read the full storyBradshaw Home to Establish Operations in Georgia with New Distribution Center
Bradshaw Home, a designer and marketer of kitchen and cleaning products, will establish operations in Georgia by constructing a new distribution center in Effingham County.
Read the full storyTucker Carlson Drives Through South Central Los Angeles with Actor Ice Cube in Latest Episode of ‘Tucker on Twitter’
In the tenth episode of his newest production, “Tucker on Twitter,” former Fox News primetime host Tucker Carlson drove through South Central Los Angeles with actor O’Shea Jackson, commonly known as Ice Cube.
Read the full storyTennessee Offering Grant Funds to Expand Broadband Internet Access Across the State
The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) announced the availability of $185 million in grant funds to expand internet access in the state on Monday.
Read the full storyGeorgia Attorney General Warns Residents of Scammers Following Severe Weather
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr’s office is warning Georgians affected by the recent severe weather of scammers trying to exploit the disaster.
Read the full storyNashville International Airport Experiences Record-Breaking 2023 Fiscal Year
Nashville International Airport (BNA) recently announced it served a record number of travelers during its Fiscal Year 2023.
During the airport’s Fiscal Year 2023, it served a total of 21.9 million travelers, which is 18.7 percent higher than its previous record-breaking high in Fiscal Year 2022.
Read the full storyTennessee AG Skrmetti Comments on HHS Proposed HIPAA Privacy Rule for Women Seeking Out of State Abortions
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has released a statement regarding a recent comment letter he and 18 other state attorneys general signed opposing a new U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) rule regarding abortions.
Read the full storyProbiotic Beverage Company Announces $305 Million Investment Project in Georgia
A Japanese probiotic beverage company recently announced it will establish operations in the Peach State by building a production facility at a Georgia Ready for Accelerated Development (GRAD) Certified site in Cartersville.
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