Musician takes orchestra to court over DEI hiring
A renowned clarinet player says he was snubbed for a position with the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra for "an obvious DEI hire who's still in... Read More.
Tennessee
Artificial intelligence, immigration bills awaiting Tennessee lawmakers
(The Center Square) - A bill on whether schools should check student immigration status and one on artificial intelligence are in the hopper for... Read More.
Memphis area leads Tennessee in traffic death reduction
(The Center Square) - Traffic fatalities decreased by 14% in Tennessee in 2025, with the Memphis area experiencing the most significant decline, according to... Read More.
Trump to remove National Guard members from Chicago, LA, Portland
(The Center Square) - National Guard members deployed in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland, Ore., will head home after President Donald Trump announced Wednesday... Read More.
National Guard in Memphis tops public safety stories in 2025
(The Center Square) - Debates over the National Guard presence in Memphis and immigration were the top public safety stories in Tennessee for 2025.
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Skrmetti sends cease and desist letters to online sweepstakes casinos
(The Center Square) - Nearly 40 online sweepstakes casinos have agreed to stop doing business in Tennessee, according to Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti.
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Tennessee’s domestic violence registry launches Thursday
(The Center Square) - A registry of Tennesseans considered "persistent domestic violence offenders" launches Thursday.
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New law bars out-of-state driver’s licenses from illegal immigrants
(The Center Square) - Undocumented immigrants with driver's licenses in other states could face penalties if caught driving in Tennessee after Jan. 1.
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Tennessee lawmaker proposes renewal of Presidential Fitness Test
(The Center Square) - Sit-ups, push-ups and a 1-mile run could become a requirement for Tennessee students under a bill proposed by Rep. Scott... Read More.
Tennessee studying transportation funding
(The Center Square) - Revenue for transportation projects is flat and it's not keeping pace with what Tennessee needs, state Transportation Commissioner Will Reid... Read More.
