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Court Revives Girls’ Videoed Sexual Abuse Lawsuits Against MNPS
The majority opinon states there was enough evidence of “deliberate indifference” by the Nashville School District to support the suits.
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Registry Declines To Investigate Rep. Sherrell’s Fire-Hall Checks
The Sparta Republican wrote checks to buy breakfasts for firefighters and asked for cash back.
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TN Supreme Court Approves Governor’s Education Savings Account Program
The program will provide state funds for students to enroll in private schools.
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6th Circuit Shoots Down Immunity For TVA Coal Ash Spill Contractor
The decision puts sickened workers one step closer to trials at which damages could be awarded.
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Shelby County's Chief Public Defender Pleads For More Funding
She says along with difficulties in retaining and recruiting staff, the office also has elevated training costs due to high turnover.
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Battle Over Ethics Reform Bill Rages As Group Calls For Veto
Lawmakers continue warding off the efforts of advocacy groups to kill increased reporting requirements for “dark money” campaign spending.
Nashville, TN|News|
Federal Judge Rejects Tennessee’s Transgender Bathroom Law
The challenge against the state law was filed on behalf of Bob Bernstein, owner of the Fido restaurant in Nashville.
Nashville, TN|News|
Supreme Court Abortion Draft Raises Gears For LGBTQ Rights
Since the draft was leaked, same-sex couples have rushed to Eric Patton, an ordained minister, for last-minute marriages.
Knoxville, TN|News|
Food City Seeks To Spread Blame In Tennessee AG's Opioid Lawsuit
The State Attorney General accuses the grocery chain of padding profits through sales of “massive quantities” of opioids.
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Finance Registry Delves Into Check-Cashing Complaint Against Sherrell
The Tennessee state representative allegedly wrote checks from his campaign account to local fire halls and asked for cash back.
Knoxville, TN|News|
Warrantless Searches Target Poor, Minority TN Communities
“A whole heck of a lot of cops are going to say today, ‘I smell marijuana,’ ” Knoxville criminal defense attorney Mike Whalen said.
Nashville, TN|News|
Abortion Rights Supporters Rally In Downtown Nashville
The gathering on Saturday was part of a coordinated national effort.
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Delays In Processing Disability Applications Impose Hardships
In Tennessee, the number of people waiting to see if their disability benefits have been approved has increased by 40%.
Knoxville, TN|News|
Black Student Shares Views On TN Limiting Race Discussion In Classroom
Even college students are allowed to sue their professors if they feel they were made uncomfortable by discussing racism.
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6th Circuit Court Sacks Immunity For Lawrenceburg Cop In 2018 Shooting
Captain David Russ fatally shot a mentally ill man who stood 30 feet away with a knife held at his side.
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Records: TVA Planned Coal Ash Storage Months Before Telling Memphians
For the next decade, South Memphis residents will be living next to increased traffic from trucks carrying the potentially toxic ash.
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Tennessee Attorney General Slatery Won’t Seek A Second Term
His term has been marked by his involvement in political issues, such as a challenge to the 2020 presidential election results.
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Report: TN Could Run For More Than A Month On Rainy Day Balance
Tennessee has long maintained a higher-than-average rainy day cushion, a result of fiscally conservative spending.
Franklin, TN|News|
Judge Upholds Suit Against Williamson County Commission
A conservation group has standing to represent the interests of residents in preserving historically significant land from development.
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Tennessee Lookout Editor’s Column: Normalize Abortion Conversations
Holly McCall says women seemingly bear the brunt of unwanted pregnancies alone, so it's time to include men in the discussion.
