New federal legislation requires TikTok’s Chinese parent company to sell a majority stake of the platform or shut it down in the U.S.

Tennessee General Assembly passes budget, legislation allowing armed teachers and criminalizing ‘abortion trafficking’

House approves three-year refund; Democrats blast transparency provision

‘Baby Olivia’ addition to ‘family life’ curriculum prompts investigation of MNPS materials

Behn called out of order as House Democrats see amendments to ‘trafficking’ legislation shot down

Brentwood Republican Gino Bulso’s bill was included in the Tennessee Equality Project’s ‘2024 Slate of Hate’

State House votes yes as gun safety advocates voice opposition from the gallery

Gospel singer and former American Idol contestant Mandisa Hundley, known simply by the stage name Mandisa, was found dead in her Franklin home on Beamon Drive Thursday evening. 

Lee’s pitch created a divide among Republican legislators and faced widespread criticism from school leaders

Some bills passed, others delayed as end of session looms

Initial cost would fund future transit centers, bus service improvements, traffic signal upgrades

Democrats voice concern regarding unknown franchise tax, school voucher legislation

TriStar Health, the local brand of HCA Healthcare hospitals, announced Monday that it plans to build a $250 million hospital in Spring Hill.

Petitioners push judge on public records exemption in first day of hearings

Franchise tax and school voucher legislation still hang in the balance

Volkswagen employees in Chattanooga set to vote to join UAW this week

UPDATE (April 16, 2024, 6:45 p.m.): The Interstate 840 eastbound bridge at mile marker 28 in Williamson County will be reduced to a single lane for an estimated three months after the bridge was damaged on Tuesday.

Local students and Covenant parents on watch as conceal carry bill for teachers nears a vote in the House

Franchise tax changes still up for debate as members continue budget discussion

The Franklin Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating a woman who FPD said allegedly stole a cash donation box from the Williamson County Animal Shelter on April 4.

Recently passed legislation requires law enforcement agencies to report undocumented individuals to federal authorities

As the bill makes its way through the legislature, Democrat Aftyn Behn calls it ‘a harbinger of even worse things to come’

Williamson County Commission Chair Brian Beathard officially launched his campaign for Tennessee's House of Representatives District 65 seat on Saturday, April 5, where he touted the support of the many local leaders, including an endorsement from retiring state Rep. Sam Whitson (R-Franklin).

A bill that would allow school staff to carry concealed firearms passed in the Senate Tuesday

Legendary local personal injury attorney started eponymous firm in 1975

The education commissioner is facing another wave of criticism following acceptance of tuition assistance

UPDATE: At 6:21 p.m. on Monday, the Williamson County Sheriff's Office announced that the missing teen, Akyla Jazlyn Walton, has been found safe.

Development districts, concealed carry, health care updates in the state

The stage has been set for state races in the 2024 election with Thursday's qualifying deadline having passed. Candidates have until noon on April 11 to withdraw from the election, which has an August 1 primary date. The general election is set for Nov. 5.

Courtney Johnston gets in GOP primary against Andy Ogles

Open Table Nashville calls for housing options instead of laws that punish unhoused people for sleeping outdoors

Local activist will run against Republican Andy Ogles in District 5

More Tennesseans started the second month of 2024 on the job as employment improved across the state in February, with every county recording lower unemployment rates for the month.

State Rep. Gino Bulso (R-Brentwood) will host a town hall on Friday in Franklin. 

The Franklin Fire Department will host a series of community meetings throughout April.

Nolensville Police Department Lt. Stephen Hale graduated from the 289th session of the FBI's National Academy on March 15, becoming the first officer from the department to complete the prestigious program.

A local woman was found dead following a house fire just outside of Franklin early Friday morning. 

Lee submits budget amendment; day care bill sees bipartisan support

The Franklin Fire Department is using new technology to warn motorists of approaching emergency vehicles and emergency scenes.

Anti-abortion group produced clip that lawmakers are moving to implement in schools

People are still grieving the deaths of three students and three staff members — and still asking for gun safety legislation

Christ Presbyterian Academy canceled classes on Monday due to what school officials said was a "message from an individual who used disconcerting language towards the safety of our campus."

A well-known Franklin soccer coach who was arrested last year on numerous sex crimes against children is now facing federal charges.

East Bank Authority legislation kicked back to committees

The Tennessee Opioid Abatement Council has announced its first round of community grant recipients with $81 million set to be distributed throughout the state. 

Tennessee becomes first state to codify voice, image and likeness protections against AI

Franklin Pride will return to the Park at Harlinsdale Farm on June 1.

Tennessee celebrated Ag Day on the Hill on Tuesday, which saw dozens of Tennessee farmers, farming students and their animals take to the Hill to celebrate and advocate for the state's agriculture industry.

A Columbia man has been charged with numerous drug crimes following a months-long investigation by the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit, Maury County Sheriff’s Office and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. 

District 61 state Rep. Gino Bulso sparred with constituents during his Friday evening town hall in Brentwood, highlighting the ongoing frustration among some voters in this election year that has seen a continued focus on the American culture war.