Forrest Harris, Sr., over 26 years as American Baptist president, didn't want to "replicate" earlier Civil Rights heroes. This is how he guided it.

In a conversation often dominated by adults, we set out to hear what Tennessee kids think about gun violence and school shootings.

Ever since Pope Francis died, I have been reflecting upon my time in Catholic school and the lessons I learned about service, community and hard work.

Lawmakers can't pay for all programs, but the starter home fund is one that should have remained to improve the quality of life of Tennesseans.

Even one instance of an innocent person being detained, deported or denied due process in a court of law is disheartening and infuriating.

Two years after a shooting left six dead, The Covenant School released a statement honoring the victims, their families and survivors.

Legal experts are debating whether America is 'in' or 'edging toward' a constitutional crisis. What's really happening is that Trump is overstepping.

Trump bought a Tesla from Elon Musk on the White House lawn. What does that do for the U.S. economy? Fewer than half of Americans are happy with him.

Tennessee student athletes deserve the opportunity to find the right program fit, even if it means changing schools for purely athletic reasons.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee should speak up for distillers, auto makers, farmers, builders and the pocketbooks of everyday residents against tariffs.

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Tennessee approved $1.5 billion in corporate tax refunds, but the state recently backed out of $75 million federal program to feed hungry children.

In 2025, The Tennessean will take a close look at key issues facing the U.S. education system — and how students feel about them. First up? Book bans.

Trump wants to eradicate DEI from the federal government. Tennessee lawmakers are proposing the same statewide. Some local officials aren't having it.

Since Donald Trump returned to the presidency, transgender people have become the target of bullying, derision and erasure. It's wrong.

Ever since President Donald Trump was inaugurated billionaire Elon Musk's role and power has grown as head of the unofficial DOGE. Is it too much?

Tennessee General Assembly passed immigration enforcement legislation that prohibits elected officials from voting for sanctuary city policies.

The order has already become the subject of five lawsuits by civil rights groups and Democratic attorneys general from 22 states.

Two students died and one was injured in a shooting at Antioch High School. American society celebrates violence and drama. Meanwhile, kids are dying.

Two people were shot before the shooter turned the gun on themselves at Antioch High School in Nashville, Wednesday, according to officials.

Sen. Marsha Blackburn has served in Tennessee politics for over two decades as a state lawmaker, U.S. House member and U.S. Senator.

Four years after the Jan. 6 attack, members of Congress will vote uncontested to certify the 2024 election results.

Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell was elected to his post in 2023. Over 15 months, he has achieved success while navigating difficult challenges.

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The Tennessean publishes more than 100 opinion columns, guest essays and letters every month. Top reads topics included Trump, a gay bar and a bible.

Nashville's Metro Council denied superstar Morgan Wallen's sign for 'This Bar' because of his behavior, but they shouldn't flout the First Amendment.

Sen. Ken Yager, R-Kingston, was arrested on charges of driving under the influence and hit-and-run by a Georgia state trooper.

A Nashville teen and her family traveled to Washington along with Gov. Bill Lee and leading Republicans.

The Supreme Court hears oral arguments on the ability of states to restrict treatments for minors whose gender identity doesn't align with their sex assigned at birth.

President Joe Biden let his heart lead him when he pardoned his son Hunter, but he also chipped away at the justice system he claims to cherish.

Tennessee 'anti-woke' activist Robby Starbuck is on a campaign to push corporations to end DEI programs, but it comes at a huge societal cost.