Olivia Dague

Governor Bill Lee and other Republicans look to double the number of students receiving publicly funded scholarships for private school tuition.

Darrah Wiseman's dad posted the news to social media, saying the plan still needs approval by the Monroe County Commission.

Tennessee lawmakers consider a kratom ban, citing its risks and links to overdose deaths, despite experts highlighting complex effects and potential medical uses.

HOLA Lakeway provides services for immigrant families in East Tennessee, from interpreters to legal services and after-school programs.

As state lawmakers debate a contentious school immigration status verification bill, other significant immigration measures face potential votes amid session-end.

Volunteers with "Weekly Witnesses" provide legal help, coffee, snacks and support for immigrants attending appointments at the ICE office in West Knoxville.

City officials say people crossing the road without a crosswalk is common, and dangerous in areas like Broadway, Chapman Highway and Magnolia Avenue.

Joe Shults, the Republican nominee, will face Chad Burchette, who is running as an independent candidate in the August general election.

The proposal passed 7-2 upon first reading, but still has to be voted on again later this month.

Jon Rysewyk said he doesn't negate the novel's significance, but ultimately ambiguity in state law allowed him to 'err on the side of access'.