The heavy rainfall, estimated between 2 to 4 inches, could lead to excessive runoff, causing flooding of rivers, creeks, and low-lying areas.
A state move to take over Memphis-Shelby County Schools is picking up steam after the district’s board dismissed its director eight months into the job. State Rep. Mark White, chairman of the House Education Committee,
The comments came as the state legislature is discussing expansive school choice voucher legislation in a special session.
In one of the most hotly-contested questions in modern Tennessee political history, the legislature narrowly approved a $430 million private-school voucher program that critics say will grow quickly to $1 billion and endanger the state’s budget.
A Tennessee company supplying materials to Nashville and Memphis-based vinyl pressing companies is getting a $10M investment from its parent company.
The bill passed with 54 yays and 44 nays with one minor amendment to the bill. It now heads to the Senate floor for a vote.
The White House announced a sweeping pause on federal grants and loans. School systems, universities, hospitals, local governments, nonprofits and any agency that relies on federal funding would see money stop while the administration determines what is worthy of funding.
A bill seeking to strengthen immigration policies in Tennessee could soon be signed into law by Tennessee Governor Bill Lee.
Tennessee students held their ground on a major national test in a year when average student test scores declined nationwide.
A $10 million project will increase output at Wedlake Industries with added production going to two local record makers.
Tennessee lawmakers were in a special session Tuesday, focusing on Gov. Bill Lee's push to expand school vouchers statewide. And while it's a top priority for the governor, a new study found most in Tennessee disagree.