Tennessee finances improved in 2024

The state earned an "A" grade for its finances

Tennessee earns 58/100 in financial transparency, ranking 43 among 50 states

New report from Truth in Accounting reveals Tennessee’s strengths and weaknesses in fiscal reporting

Heroes Who Serve: 5 First Responders Keeping Tennessee Safe

Patch and T-Mobile are spotlighting local EMTs, firefighters and police officers who are making a difference in their communities.

Road Tripping The Smokies: Budget Tips For A Dreamy Scenic Getaway

Explore top southern destinations like the Great Smoky Mountains and Charleston, plus tips to save money along your journey.

Eric Bledsoe Breaks into Trailer Leasing Industry

From the court to the road: NBA star and entrepreneur Eric Bledsoe is making his next big move – this time in the trailer leasing industry.

Tennessee ranked no. 5 for fiscal health

According to new report by government finance watchdog

Tennessee Teacher Gets Special Shout-Out: Meet Teresa Jones!

"Mrs Jones challenges all of her students no matter their level."

ISO Compliance Webinar on March 25

There's still time to register for this free webinar sponsored by Virginia APEX Accelerator!

Free Fall-Risk Assessments Offered for Knoxville Adults

Complimentary Injury and Fall-Risk Assessments Offered by Knoxville Physical Therapy Firms Through November 30th

TN Athlete, 72, Wins Gold Medal In Basketball At National Senior Games

The Shelbyville resident is honored as a Humana Game Changer for inspiring others with her passion for staying active.

9 Tips for Grilling and Bonfire Safety

How to avoid fires and enjoy outdoor summer cookouts safely.

Obituary: Myrtis M. Murray

Myrtis was a long time parishioner at St. Louis de Monfort Parish in Oak Lawn, and St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Minooka.

New Tennessee Law Targets Schoolbook Sellers, Distributors

Gov. Bill Lee signs law one nonprofit leader calls a tactic common in authoritarian governments.

Tennessee Attorney General Beefs Up Office To Take On Feds, Cities

Skrmetti’s 10-attorney “strategic litigation unit” also will focus on corporate activity.

Vanderbilt Poll: Majority Of Tennessee Voters Support Red-Flag Laws

The poll was conducted three weeks after a deadly mass shooting at The Covenant School claimed the lives of three children and three adults.

Cumberland Co. Dems File Civil Complaint Over Sexton's Residency

The complaint, if found true, could come with a fine of between $375K and $1.5M for the Tennessee House Speaker.

Tennessee DCS Social Worker Caseload Bill Fails To Pass

Some lawmakers are worried that the agency will continue to struggle to place foster children.

Tennessee Commissioner Of Education Penny Schwinn To Resign

She oversaw the passage of school vouchers and a significant change to the school funding formula.

Gov. Bill Lee Signs Law Carving Out Narrow Exceptions To Abortion Ban

The new law still contains no exceptions for fetal anomalies or for victims of rape or incest.

“It’s The Guns. It’s Always Been The Guns.”

What some Tennessee teachers say needs to change for safer schools.

Special Elections For Three TN Legislative Seats Could Hit $570,000

The state is expected to reimburse local governments for holding special elections for the legislative seats.

Watchdog Group Want Probe Of TN House Speaker's Per Diem Costs

The group wants to know whether Sexton violated any laws by claiming a larger per diem despite owning a home in Nashville.

Part 2: For OB-GYNs, TN's Abortion Laws Limit Their Training, Care

A looming shortage of OB-GYN physicians comes as Tennessee faces maternal health challenges.

Republicans Demand Release Of Covenant School Shooter’s Manifesto

They say it is critical to know the motive behind the murders before a special legislative session is held on gun-law reform.

For OB-GYN Doctors, TN's Abortion Laws Limit Their Training And Care

Some are reconsidering a state and a patient population they are reluctant to leave.

‘Tennessee Three’ Praised By Biden In White House Meeting

“You’re standing up for our kids, you’re standing up for our communities,” Biden told the lawmakers.

2023 Tennessee Budget Includes $271 Million Business Tax Break

Also included are money for prisons, crisis pregnancy centers, and local airports in the home counties of House Republican leaders.

Gov. Lee To Call Special Session On Gun Reform

The Tennessee Legislature adjourned for the year on Friday night without tackling the issue.

TN Lawmakers Issue Confederate History Month Proclamation

The document, which says nothing about slavery, calls the Civil War "a four-year historic struggle" for state rights.

Governor Calls On Legislature To Pass Weapons Order Of Protection

The lieutenant governor supports the measure, while the Tennessee House speaker holds out.

Does my insurance cover damage when a contractor wrecks my home?

What you can do to avoid contractor scams

Lincoln Project Targets Tennessee Legislature With ‘Bullies’ Ad

The ad will run for two days, targeted for appearing on phones and computers located around the digital footprint of the Tennessee Capitol.

Guns Gum Up Works As TN Legislature Speeds To Adjournment

About 1,000 people marched to the State Capitol Monday carrying six caskets memorializing those killed in the Covenant school shooting.

TN Department Of Children's Services Reports Hiring New Caseworkers

In addition, kids taken from their homes due to abuse or neglect are no longer sleeping on office floors, thanks to transitional housing.

TN House Speaker’s Multiple Homes Raise Questions About Per Diem

Cameron Sexton owns a home in both Nashville and Crossville.

Tennessee Black Lawmakers Criticize Republican Meeting Audio

They denied calling their GOP colleagues racists; the TN House Republican caucus declined to comment about the recording.

A Wild Two Weeks In Tennessee

It all culminated with the reinstatement of expelled Democratic lawmakers.

Children Taken From Black Family After TN Traffic Stop Returned Home

The children’s removal by the Department of Children’s Services gained widespread attention and condemnation from the NAACP.

TN Gun Lobby Throws Water On Governor's Protective Order Plan

The Tennessee Firearms Association says Lee's proposal is a "knee-jerk emotional response" to the Covenant School shooting.

Tennessee Governor Wants Guns Out Of The Hands Of Unstable People

Lee proposes protective orders to stop access to weapons.