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Tennessee has more than 30 new state laws going into effect today. Here are the ones that caught our eye.
18+ hour, 32+ min ago (517+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) " Several significant changes to Tennessee law took effect today, ranging from hemp product regulations to driver's license requirements and new tracking systems for domestic violence offenders. We won't be detailing all of the 30+ new state laws, but…...
Tennessee state parks kicks off 2026 with guided First Day Hikes
21+ hour, 27+ min ago (407+ words) HERMITAGE, Tenn. (WTVF) " State parks across Tennessee and the country offered visitors a chance to start off 2026 with special guided hikes on New Year's Day. At Long Hunter State Park in Hermitage, Ranger Owen Beasley led hikers on the trail…...
Tennessee Capitol to install memorial for unborn children, sparking renewed controversy
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (594+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) " By next summer, a new monument will stand on the grounds of the Tennessee State Capitol " a memorial for unborn children that has sparked intense debate among lawmakers and members of the public. The granite monument, which…...
Tennessee State University, under new leadership, shows signs of a progress after years of financial struggles
2+ week, 1+ day ago (431+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) " Tennessee State University appears to be making a remarkable transformation after years of financial crisis and management problems that drew harsh criticism from state lawmakers and auditors. The HBCU has made significant progress under new leadership, including…...
Tennessee plans 4 executions in 2026 amid concerns over expired drugs and lethal injection protocol
2+ week, 6+ day ago (596+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) " Tennessee will step up its number of executions next year. Four people are scheduled to be executed in 2026, which follows three executions this year. It comes after Governor Bill Lee called for a pause in executions in…...
Tennessee to manage $38 million in grants for farmers, landowners hit by Hurricane Helene
3+ week, 5+ hour ago (141+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) " The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced $38.1 million in grants to cover agricultural losses due to Hurricane Helene in Tennessee. Landowners will have the opportunity to apply for block grants, and must reside in the following categories and…...
Tennessee gets approval to ban ‘junk food’ from SNAP purchases
3+ week, 1+ day ago (146+ words) The USDA has approved Tennessee's request for a two-year junk food ban under SNAP, blocking purchases of items like soda, energy drinks and candy starting next July. The USDA has given Tennessee the go-ahead to ban SNAP recipients from using…...
Tennessee lawmakers consider paying student teachers to address statewide shortage
3+ week, 3+ day ago (552+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) " Tennessee has faced more than 7,000 teaching vacancies statewide in recent years, resulting in larger class sizes and emergency teaching licenses for people without full qualifications. Now, state lawmakers are considering legislation that could help fill those classroom…...
Independent candidates challenge two-party system in Tennessee congressional race
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (671+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) " They are fed up with both political parties, so they are running as Independents in the upcoming special congressional election in Tennessee. The race between Republican Matt Van Epps and Democrat Aftyn Behn is getting national attention....
Houston edges Tennessee 16-13 on last-second field goal
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (202+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) " Jake Wright drilled a 35-yard field goal as time expired to lift the Houston Texans to a 16-13 win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday at Nissan Stadium. Houston scored 13 straight points in the second half before Tennessee…...