Tennessee may have to use an additional $220 million next year to continue funding the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Charlie Hatcher and Chaz Molder face off in Tennessee's 5th Congressional District following redistricting and Andy Ogles' primary defeat.

Tennessee attempted to execute Christa Pike for a 1995 murder, but the lethal injection failed. Pike survives and was moved to a medical facility.

Anonymous letters from faculty at Belmont's Thomas F. Frist College of Medicine allege leadership failures and other issues amid accreditation struggles.

ProPublica revealed that the FBI was circling Sen. Collins over a defense contractor’s donations — until President Trump gutted the unit in charge. Collins has since mustered a defense with a series o...

Tennessee is set to execute Christa Pike on Sept. 30 for the 1995 murder of Colleen Slemmer, which would be the state's first female execution in over 200 years.

A new poll shows Democrat Jerri Green closing the gap on Republican Marsha Blackburn in the Tennessee governor's race. A PAC that supports Green funded the poll.

Independent David Hatley touts his business background and self-funds his campaign for governor, has a history that leaves him open to attacks.

In 2024, millions of people will vote at religious sites. What if you're disabled?

With prompt and appropriate medical care, experts say, people shouldn’t die from an ectopic pregnancy. Women in Texas and Oklahoma have sued over delays in care, which, coupled with our new analysis, ...

Sen. Marsha Blackburn said she will not debate Democratic nominee Jerri Green, drawing a strong response from Green as well as independent candidates.

Memphis Safe Task Force agents continue to intimidate people who record their activities, says the American Civil Liberties Union in a lawsuit

Gubernatorial candidate Marsha Blackburn wants expedited executions and an electric chair option, if elected, but the office does not have such authority.

Documents detail allegations that former Metro Water official John Honeysucker misused his role to aid developers currently under federal investigation, others.

Nashville neighbors rallied in support of the Islamic Center in multiple ways after a white nationalist targeted the historic mosque with a hateful message.

Parton gave hopeful expression to songs she wrote about the hard times and hard-won triumphs of her life.

Two arrests in Nashville show how generative AI is being used to supercharge the online sexual exploitation of children, and how authorities try to combat it.

The location of a planned U.S. Department of Homeland Security national immigration enforcement call center has changed from Adams to Nashville, a federal contract database shows.

Waymo vehicles continue to record their surroundings when they are parked in Nashville neighborhoods and near businesses, sparking privacy concerns among some.

A 46-year-old unhoused Nashville woman was fatally run over by a semi-truck while sleeping under its trailer Monday. Friends recall her life, struggles.

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Anthony Darrell Hines was executed on Thursday for a 1985 murder. He spent 40 years on death row. A family member of the victim said, "it does bring justice.”

Tennessee taxpayers pay about $1,961 each to fund the Trump administration’s deportation policies, according to the Economic Policy Institute.

Tennessee plans to execute Anthony Darrell Hines on Thursday for the 1985 murder of Catherine Jenkins. The victim's family believe that moment is long overdue.

A report from leading Senate Democrats claims Sen. Marsha Blackburn refused to help subpoena financial records linked to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

DC Blox has filed a federal lawsuit against Metro Nashville over data center zoning regulations, alleging its project near the Nashville Zoo was targeted.

It’s the triumphant return of the Tuesday News Roundup! Nashville Banner statehouse reporter joins host Rachel Iacovone and executive producer Whit...

Marsha Blackburn secured the Tennessee Republican gubernatorial nomination by steering clear of state-level policy issues, will do more of the same in November.

Republican Charlie Hatcher unseated incumbent Andy Ogles in the redrawn 5th District primary. Hatcher will face Democrat Chaz Molder in November.

Republican Marsha Blackburn and Democrat Jerri Green won their primaries and will face off to be the next Governor of Tennessee in November.

Nashville businessman Darden Copeland won the Democratic primary for TN's 7th District and will face GOP incumbent Matt Van Epps in the general election.

Republican Marsha Blackburn and Democrat Jerri Green won their primaries and will face off to be the next Governor of Tennessee in November.

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