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Tennessee lawmakers pass bill requiring schools to adopt digital device policies for elementary school students. Here’s what that means
5+ mon, 3+ day ago (288+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A bill that originally sought to ban digital devices for elementary students across Tennessee is now headed to Gov. Bill Lee’s desk, but with notable changes. After previously passing in the Senate, the bill was passed in…...
Traffic backed up as Vice President JD Vance visits Middle Tennessee, state says
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (79+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) reports that Vice President JD Vance is visiting Middle Tennessee on Monday. TDOT reports that Interstate 65 has been shut down due to the VP’s movements around the area. “The interstate will…...
Tennessee GOP split threatens bill that would track undocumented students
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (368+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Tennessee House and Senate Republicans are at odds over a which version of a bill that would track how many undocumented students are in state public schools to pass. The bill would require students in Tennessee to…...
Tennessee bill that would expand arrest powers for state homeland security officers passed by Senate
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (258+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A bill in the Tennessee legislature that would expand arrest powers for state homeland security officers was passed by the state Senate Thursday. Senate Bill 1880, introduced by Sen. Jack Johnson (R-Franklin), “creates within the Department of Safety…...
Tennessee bill aimed at NES accountability after January ice storm dies in committee
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (234+ words) NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) - A bill aimed at making utility companies such as Nashville Electric Service more accountable during emergencies and natural disasters died in committee Wednesday at the Tennessee State Capitol. The bill was filed a week after the deadly…...
Tennessee families could get additional summer food benefits under newly-introduced legislation
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (360+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Tennessee legislator has introduced a bill to help families with school-aged children get food benefits during the summer months. State Rep. Michael Hale, R-Smithville, brought forth the legislation on Thursday to ensure that Tennessee can participate…...
Tennessee teacher breaks Guinness World Record after teaching at same school for more than 61 years
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (144+ words) WESTMORELAND, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Tennessee teacher is receiving international recognition for her dedication to a Midstate high school. Westmoreland High School announced Friday that longtime educator Glenda Akin was honored with the Guinness World Record for the Longest Career as…...
Tennessee receives first-ever ‘incomplete’ grade for disability services
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (505+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Tennessee Disability Coalition issued the state its first-ever “incomplete” grade for progress in helping constituents with disabilities, citing federal cuts and uncertainty about future funding. The coalition evaluates Tennessee annually across categories, including healthcare access, education,…...
Tennessee scores low on disability care access
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (55+ words) The Tennessee Disability Coalition issued the state its first-ever “incomplete” grade for progress in helping constituents with disabilities, citing federal cuts and uncertainty about future funding. Tennessee scores low on disability care access Nashville man arrested after allegedly raping client…...
List: New laws in Tennessee taking effect in January 2026
8+ mon, 4+ week ago (187+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The new year will bring a new set of laws to Tennessee come Jan. 1, 2026. This follows the array of laws that took effect in the state on July 1, right after the conclusion of the 2025 legislative session. Previous:…...