Tennessee U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (R-TN-02) recently reintroduced legislation that would increase criminal penalties for trafficking illegal fentanyl in the United States.
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Governor Lee Signs Executive Order Creating the Tennessee Nuclear Energy Advisory Council
Tennessee Governor Lee signed an executive order on Tuesday to establish the Tennessee Nuclear Energy Advisory Council.
Read the full storyTennessee U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty Questions Librarian of Congress on AI-Generated Copyrighted Material
Tennessee U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) questioned the Librarian of Congress during a recent hearing about content generated by artificial intelligence (AI), specifically copyrighted material of artists and songwriters.
Read the full storyTennessee House Republicans Pen Letter to Metro Nashville Police Chief Requesting Covenant School Killer’s Writings, Medical Records
Sixty six Republican lawmakers in the Tennessee House of Representatives have sent a letter to Metro Nashville Police Chief John Drake asking for the release of writings and medical records of the Covenant School killer.
Read the full storyTennessee Population Surpasses Seven Million Residents
Tennessee’s population has officially surpassed 7 million, according to data compiled by the U.S. Census Bureau. Between 2021-2022, the state’s population increased by 1.2 percent.
Read the full storyTimothy Hill Appointed as Interim State Representative for House District 3, Picks up Endorsement from Americans for Prosperity Action
Americans for Prosperity Action – Tennessee (AFP Action-TN) congratulated former Tennessee State Representative Timothy Hill on his appointment as the interim state representative for District 3. AFP Action-TN endorsed him for the special Republican primary election in June.
Read the full storyPlastic Manufacturer Announces $5.4 Million Expansion Project in Marion County
Full-scope plastics manufacturer Primex Color, Compounding & Additives Corporation recently announced that the company will invest $5.4 million to construct a new research and development center and expand its existing manufacturing facility in Jasper.
Read the full storyDonald Trump Endorses Tennessee U.S. Congressman Andy Ogles for Re-Election
Former President Donald J. Trump endorsed Tennessee U.S. Representative Andy Ogles (R-TN-05) for re-election in the state’s fifth congressional district on Thursday.
Read the full storyTennessee U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn Issues Statement on the End of Title 42
Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) released a statement on Thursday just hours before Title 42, a pandemic-related immigration policy, expired.
“Every town is a border town, and every state is a border state,” Blackburn stated. “With hours left before the end of Title 42, 40,000 migrants are camped feet away from the Texas state line, and another 80,000 migrants are gathered in Guatemala with plans to head for the southern border.”
Read the full storyBeacon Center of Tennessee Wins Appeal in Case Against Nashville’s Sidewalk Law
The Nashville-based Beacon Center of Tennessee won an appeal in the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals this week against the city of Nashville on behalf of two homeowners that Metro officials forced to pay for public sidewalks.
Read the full storyLocal Law Enforcement Members Pay Tribute to Fallen Detective with the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office who Died in Weekend Crash
Members of law enforcement agencies near Rutherford County are paying tribute to and honoring a fallen detective.
Read the full storyNew Mechatronics Lab Focusing on Artificial Intelligence, Robots Opens at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
A new mechatronics lab at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) opened to prepare its College of Engineering and computer science students for post-graduation careers.
UTC describes mechatronics as the “combination of mechanical engineering with electronics, electrical circuits, control mechanisms and software engineering.”
Read the full storyTennessee U.S. Representative Mark Green Testifies at Rules Committee Hearing on the Secure the Border Act of 2023
Tennessee U.S. Representative Mark Green (R-TN-07) testified before the House Rules Committee on Tuesday to support the Secure The Border Act of 2023.
Read the full storyUSDA Approves D-SNAP Assistance for Residents in 10 Tennessee Counties Affected by Tornadoes
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced that low-income Tennessee residents in the ten counties impacted by tornadoes and severe storms that began at the end of March could be eligible for USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).
Read the full storySpecial Session on Public Safety to Begin in August, Governor Lee Announces
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced that he intends to call for the Tennessee General Assembly to convene a special legislative session in August to “strengthen public safety and preserve constitutional rights.”
Read the full storyMTSU Names Covenant School Police Officers ‘Honorary Professors of Public Safety’
Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) honored five Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) officers on Friday evening during one of the university’s spring commencement ceremonies.
Read the full storyTennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Biologists Investigating Hundreds of Dead Catfish on Chickamauga Lake
In response to several recent calls concerning deceased fish on Chickamauga Lake, biologists with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) announced they found approximately 300 dead channel catfish.
Read the full storyTennessee U.S. Representative Andy Ogles Endorses Donald Trump for President
Tennessee U.S. Representative Andy Ogles (R-TN-05) endorsed former President Donald J. Trump in the 2024 presidential election on Friday evening.
Read the full storyTennessee U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn Joins Republican Colleagues in Sending a Letter to President Biden Urging Him to Keep Title 42 in Place
Tennessee U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) recently joined ten of her Republican U.S. Senator colleagues in sending a letter to President Joe Biden urging his administration to extend Title 42.
Read the full storyTennessee Faith and Freedom Coalition Presents Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti with Defender of Freedom Award
The Tennessee Faith and Freedom Coalition (TNFFC) recently awarded Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti one of its Defender of Freedom awards.
Read the full storyFormer Georgia U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler Joins Governor Kemp as He Signs ‘Zuckerbucks’ Ban into Law
Chairwoman of the nonprofit group Greater Georgia and former Georgia U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler recently joined Governor Brian Kemp as he signed Senate Bill 222, also known as the “Zuckerbucks” ban, into law.
Read the full storyGovernor Lee Proclaims the Month of May ‘Foster Care Month’ in Tennessee
Governor Bill Lee proclaimed May as “Foster Care Month” in Tennessee.
“This ‘Foster Care Month,’ we recognize the 5,000 Tennessee families who open their hearts and hands to children in need,” Lee said in a statement. “We have an obligation to ensure that every child has a loving, permanent home, and I thank Commissioner Quin and the General Assembly for partnering to deliver important support to children and families.”
Read the full storyTennessee Valley Authority Awards 37 Tennessee Schools with Grants Based on Energy Waste Cuts
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) awarded 64 schools across six states in the southeast region grants ranging from $10,00 to $410,000 through the energy company’s School Uplift program, with 37 of the recipient schools in Tennessee.
TVA’s School Uplift program “supports public schools in the region by offering energy efficiency training and grants that reduce energy costs and improve the quality of the learning environment.”
Read the full storyTennessee U.S. Rep. Mark Green Blasts President Biden for Sending Troops to the Southern Border to Help Move Illegals into Country
Tennessee U.S. Representative and chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security Mark Green (R-TN-07) condemned the Biden administration for approving an increase of 1,500 military personnel to “supplement U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) efforts” on the U.S.-Mexico border.
Green accused the Biden administration of “using our troops to facilitate the demise of our homeland security, instead of securing our borders.”
Read the full storyJohnson County Commission Sets Date to Vote on Interim State Representative for District 3
The Johnson County Board of Commissioners have called to convene a special meeting on Thursday, May 11 to consider and appoint the interim successor for the office of State Representative for District 3.
Read the full storyTiger Woods’ Golf Entertainment Venue Coming to Nashville
PopStroke Entertainment Group, part-owned by professional golfer Tiger Woods’ TGR Ventures, recently announced that one of its golf entertainment venues will begin construction in Nashville this year.
Read the full storyExpelled Tennessee Democrats Turn on Biden Days After Being Welcomed to White House
Tennessee state Representatives Justin Jones (D-Nashville) and Justin Pearson (D-Memphis), who were expelled from the state House of Representatives last month, protested in Washington D.C. over the weekend.
Read the full storyTennessee U.S. Representative Andy Ogles Introduces Legislation That Would Expand Access to Firearms for Teachers
Tennessee U.S. Congressman Andy Ogles (R-TN-05) introduced the Teachers Empowered Against Classroom Harm (TEACH) Act on Friday.
Read the full storyTennessee U.S. Rep. Mark Green’s Border Reinforcement Act Passes Through Committee
U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security voted on Thursday to send the Border Reinforcement Act of 2023 to the House of Representatives floor.
Read the full storyTennessee Receives Annual Settlement Payment of More than $160 Million from Major Tobacco Companies
The State of Tennessee received a payment totaling $163.9 million on Wednesday from the major tobacco companies that joined the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (MSA), bringing the state’s total payout amount from the settlement to $3.8 billion so far.
Read the full storyLake County Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Shooting, Killing a Bald Eagle
A man from Tiptonville was recently sentenced to federal prison for the unlawful taking of a bald eagle and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, according to the Western District of Tennessee U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Read the full storyTennessee U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett One of Four Republicans to Vote Against Debt Ceiling Bill
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 on Wednesday, which would increase the debt limit for one year by $1.5 trillion and reduce the growth of domestic spending. The vote was 217-215.
Read the full storyTennessee U.S. Rep. and Homeland Security Chairman Mark Green Introduces the Border Reinforcement Act
Tennessee U.S. Representative and chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security Mark Green (R-TN-07) led Republican members of the committee in introducing the Border Reinforcement Act of 2023.
Read the full storyCPAC Ratings Reveal the Most Conservative Members of the Tennessee Congressional Delegation
The Conservative Political Action Coalition (CPAC) released on Monday the 52nd Edition of its annual Ratings of Congress, which shows all but one Tennessee Republican Congressional lawmaker receiving an award for conservative achievement.
CPAC’s report is based on a “compilation of over 20,000 votes cast by all 535 members of congress across the full spectrum of policy issues,” during last year’s legislative session analyzed by CPAC’s Center for Legislative Accountability.
Read the full storyTennessee Valley Authority Donates $50,000 to Tipton County Schools Following Tornado Damage
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) recently announced that it is providing $50,000 for supplies and equipment at two Tipton County Schools destroyed by the March 31st and April 1st tornadoes that swept through 10 Tennessee counties.
Read the full storyRutherford County Approves Charter School Application from American Classical Education
The Rutherford County School Board voted on Tuesday to approve American Classical Education’s (ACE) application to build a charter school. The vote was 5-2.
Read the full storyHundreds of Methodist Churches in Tennessee, Virginia, and Georgia Depart the Denomination Over ‘Human Sexuality’ and Other Matters
On Saturday, 264 congregations part of the United Methodists of the Holston Conference had their requests processed to leave the denomination, citing “issues around human sexuality and other matters.”
Read the full storyCity of Knoxville, Knox County Announce Joint Partnership to Tackle Housing Instability and Homelessness
The Knoxville-Knox County Office of Housing Stability (OHS) was created to “prevent and respond to housing instability and homelessness,” according to a press release by the City of Knoxville.
Read the full storyTransgender Professor at Middle Tennessee State University Appointed to Serve on a Presidential Advisory Commission in the Biden Administration
Marisa Richmond, a transgender professor at Middle Tennessee State University, has been appointed by President Joe Biden to serve on the Presidential Advisory Commission on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans.
Read the full storyGovernor Lee Set to Call for a Special Session after House Republicans Refuse to Introduce Red Flag Laws
Governor Bill Lee announced Friday that he will call for the Tennessee General Assembly to convene a special session in order to “pass legislation that will strengthen public safety and preserve constitutional rights.”
Read the full storyAvelo Airlines Adds New Nonstop Flight Route to Delaware from Nashville International Airport
Avelo Airlines announced on Thursday it is expanding service at Nashville International Airport (BNA) with exclusive nonstop flights to Delaware’s Wilmington Airport (ILG), making it the first airline to offer flights from the Volunteer State to Delaware.
Read the full storyDavidson County GOP Condemns Metro Nashville Council for Failing to Pass Resolution Concerning School Safety Evaluations
The Davidson County Republican Party (DCRP) condemned the Metro Nashville City Council for failing to pass a resolution concerning the evaluation of school safety plans at Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS).
Read the full storyMetro Nashville Council Votes Against Resolution Concerning School Safety Evaluations
On Tuesday, the Metro Nashville City Council failed to pass a resolution concerning the evaluation of school safety plans at Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS).
Read the full storyMetro Nashville City Council Member Bob Mendes Endorses Freddie O’Connell for Nashville Mayor
Metro Nashville Council Member (At-Large) Bob Mendes endorsed fellow council member Freddie O’Connell as the next mayor of Nashville.
In January, The Tennessee Star reported that current Nashville Mayor John Cooper announced that he would not seek re-election, leaving the race wide open. O’Connell was one of the first to announce his candidacy for the position.
Read the full storyIndustrial Nylon Manufacturer Announces $50 Million Expansion Project in Hamilton County
Kordsa, Inc. officials announced Wednesday that the company will invest $50 million to expand manufacturing operations at its Chattanooga facility.
Read the full storyTennessee U.S. Congressman Andy Ogles Introduces the Ukraine Lend-Lease Accountability Act
Tennessee U.S. Congressman Andy Ogles (R-TN-05) introduced the Ukraine Lend-Lease Accountability Act on Wednesday, which would “restore the ordinary requirements found in the Arms Export Control Act and Foreign Assistance Act regarding any loans and/or leases of equipment made to Ukraine.”
Read the full storyDemocrat State Representatives Involved in Tennessee Capitol Riot to Visit the White House
Tennessee Democrat State Representatives Justin Jones (D-Nashville), Justin Pearson (D-Memphis), and Gloria Johnson (D-Knoxville) will visit the White House on Monday, the Biden administration announced this week.
Read the full storyEnergy Company Announces $200 Million Investment in Madison County to Build Battery Material Manufacturing Plant
6K Energy officials announced Tuesday that the company will invest in a full-scale PlusCAM™ battery material manufacturing plant in Jackson.
Read the full storyTennessee Faith and Freedom Coalition Holds Its First Annual Legislative Awards Ceremony
The Tennessee Faith and Freedom Coalition (TNFFC) held its first annual TNFFC Legislative Awards Ceremony this week and distributed five Defender of Freedom awards and two Conservative Champion awards.
Read the full storyFormer President Trump Announces 2024 Tennessee National Leadership Team, Picks Up Endorsements from Members of the State Delegation
Former President Donald Trump traveled to Nashville over the weekend to attend the Republican National Committee’s Spring Retreat where he met with Republican members of the Tennessee Congressional Delegation.
Following his meeting with members of the state’s delegation, Trump announced the creation of his 2024 Tennessee Federal Leadership Team.
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