U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn introduced a bill criminalizing "doxxing" federal law enforcement, naming Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell as the impetus.| The Tennessean
Nashville news, weather, Predators, Titans, Vanderbilt, Vols, music, restaurant, things to do and investigations from the Tennessean and USA TODAY NETWORK staff.| The Tennessean
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee faced hecklers during his State of the State speech. He told them civility is a strength not a weakness, and he's right.| The Tennessean
We launched Tennessee Voices on March 24, 2020, as a series of 20-minute video conversations, and have now produced nearly 400 episodes.| The Tennessean
Former President Donald Trump tore into Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, claiming he was hurting his reelection campaign in the Peach State.| The Tennessean
Bobby Harshbarger was among the candidates endorsed by former President Donald Trump who won primaries in Tennessee's Aug. 1 election.| The Tennessean
Kid Rock, Jason Aldean, Lee Greenwood, Brian Kelley, Chris Janson and Nashville-based band Sixwire were among the Tennessee celebrities to participate in the 2024 RNC.| The Tennessean
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has convinced the legislature to do what hasn't been done in three decades: revamp how the state funds K-12 education.| The Tennessean
Gov. Bill Lee appoints a new commissioner of education to take over for Candice McQueen.| The Tennessean
Five months after a school shooting, the town of Santa Fe is still searching for healing.| The Tennessean
Check out photos of Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn visiting schools around Middle Tennessee| The Tennessean
During a House panel, lawmaker questioned the authority of a Department of Safety legislative director and a uniformed THP colonel to testify.| The Tennessean
Three children and three school staff members were killed at the Covenant School in Nashville. Police said the suspect was a 28-year-old former student.| The Tennessean
Part of a controversial state law that bans minors from traveling for an abortion in some circumstances has been blocked for free speech concerns.| The Tennessean
Vanderbilt said the employees involved with the matter will step back from their regular duties as the investigation unfolds.| The Tennessean
With Senate passage, the bill now goes to Gov. Bill Lee.| The Tennessean
TCAP scores are out for 2025. Here's a look at how Tennessee kids fared.| The Tennessean
These 38 students were named valedictorian or salutatorian for the Class of 2025 across Metro Nashville Public Schools.| The Tennessean
While the TCAP is used to measure academic success of Tennessee students, improvements to the test can better assess improvements and deficiencies.| The Tennessean
As a young journalist, I dreamed of having the career of Joan Didion. So I wrote her a letter asking about how she had done it. She wrote me back.| The Tennessean
The questions come in response to an exclusive Tennessean report about how the commissioner improperly received a tuition waiver.| The Tennessean
Controversy over Hillsdale College president's comments provoke pushback from Tennessee colleges and universities.| The Tennessean
Political candidates win and lose races, but Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee did not deserve this slap in the face from Trump, a man he publicly endorsed.| The Tennessean
Tennessee Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn, will leave the department on June 1. Lizzette Gonzalez Reynolds of ExcelinEd will succeed her.| The Tennessean
“Penny has a strong record of delivering results for children and families,” President-elect Donald Trump posted late Friday evening on Truth Social.| The Tennessean
The new Education Freedom Scholarship program will offer 20,000 scholarships of about $7,300 to Tennessee students to attend a school of their choice.| The Tennessean
TennCare Connect processes Medicaid applications online or over the phone.| The Tennessean
A state employee filed a lawsuit over the report in December.| The Tennessean
Teachers would need to undergo special training to carry guns in schools, according to the bill. The House has not yet advanced the bill.| The Tennessean
The Tennessee Senate has passed a bill targeting "chemtrails." Why the conspiracy theory has been debunked and what's next.| The Tennessean
The House passed the measure on a 70-24 vote. The Senate could take up the legislation as early as Thursday.| The Tennessean