Tennessee

Politics 2 days ago

Energy chief slashes red tape that led to 60% cost in inflation, burdened work in 'critical' labs

Energy Secretary Chris Wright spoke exclusively to Fox News Digital ahead of a Friday order streamlining permitting and encouraging "gem" national labs to expand and thrive.

WWE 4 days ago

Glenn Jacobs, WWE legend and Tennessee mayor, willing to do 'anything' for charity wrestling match vs Tim Walz

Glenn Jacobs, former WWE star and current Tennessee mayor, explained his challenge to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz in an interview on OutKick's "The Ricky Cobb Show."

Tennessee 5 days ago

Tennessee bill aims to hold charities liable if migrants they house commit crimes

A bill introduced in the Tennessee legislature could hold charitable organizations liable if they are caught housing an illegal migrant who commits a crime.

Crime 6 days ago

Memphis police arrest man after allegedly threatening to ‘butcher’ churchgoers with a machete: police

A man is behind bars after Memphis Police said he was arrested this week after he allegedly threatened to “butcher" parishioners at a local Catholic church.

Health 6 days ago

Tennessee reports first measles case amid U.S. outbreak

Tennessee is the latest state to confirm a case of measles during the 2025 outbreak that has largely been concentrated in west Texas, but has spread across the country.

US Education March 21

Illiterate high school graduates suing school districts as Ivy League professor warns of 'deeper problem'

Two high school graduates from Tennessee and Connecticut are suing their respective public school systems because they still can't read or write after graduating.

Crime March 18

Red state hunts Tren de Aragua terrorists as judges light ‘credibility on fire’ fighting deportations: senator

Tennessee officials are working to combat members of Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan gang, as left-leaning officials push back on deportations of illegal immigrants.

Tennessee March 16

Tennessee bill allows schools to deny enrollment for illegal migrants, proposal panned as unconstitutional

Tennessee state lawmakers introduced a bill to allow school districts and law enforcement agencies to deny enrollment to illegal migrant students.

Weather March 15

Tornado threat moves south after central states hit by massive storm

The threat of tornadoes moved east into the Mississippi Valley and the south on Saturday, just a day after a massive storm in several central states.

Culture Trends March 6

Three more states join trend of passing universal school choice

Wyoming, Tennessee, and Idaho passed universal school choice legislation, joining a trend of red states expanding education options outside of a student's local school district.