If Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee achieves his goal, Tennessee would spend more than $303 million in public dollars on vouchers next fiscal year to help send 40,000 students to private schools across the state.
Memphis lawmaker Brent Taylor sponsors a bill to keep naturalized and dual citizens out of party primaries.
A new state budget was just introduced, with funds for Memphis, raises for teachers and a reminder that Tennessee has a funding shortfall for infrastructure needs. Gov. Bill Lee wants $155 million to fund 20,000 new vouchersRelated content:
Amid an icy start to the Tennessee General Assembly’s 2026 session, Memphis legislators have already started filing bills to be considered.
Critics of the deployments argue they undermine state and local authority and exceed the president’s authority under the Constitution.
The Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission will review The Station’s application for a liquor license Thursday. That board’s staff has recommended conditional approval.
The tour is meant to connect people with local resources that can help in times of financial uncertainty.
Two Memphis Republicans are demanding more transparency from entities involved in the Memphis Safe Task Force — and it’s not the federal government.
Tennessee Highway Patrol Colonel says 100 state troopers will remain in Memphis full-time after the federal Task Force leaves.
Collierville funeral home plans to remove Brent Taylor’s name from the facility, saying that recent comments from Taylor “do not reflect the values, mission or beliefs of our current leadership.”
The Comptroller's office released new guidance on pennies following President Donald Trump’s directive to stop minting the coin.
Shelby County’s metro hospitals were forced to collaborate with rural hospitals as West Tennessee communities lost access to care. But a large federal grant could alleviate some of that pressure.
Already facing Rep. Justin J. Pearson, Steve Cohen faces a new challenger; one who was active during the George Floyd protests in Memphis years ago.
Last year, 5,500 Shelby County students got about $45 million in public funding to use at private schools by participating in the state’s two major school voucher initiatives. Even more vouchers could be on the way.
State Republicans announced a slate of legislation intended to combat illegal immigration into Tennessee, while opponents decried the agenda.
DMC CEO Chandell Ryan said the city sought the state money with Beale Street in mind — in part to send a signal to the private sector that Beale Street, and the area around it, is worthy of further investment.
Scrapping grocery taxes, cracking down on immigration and more: Lawmakers are back in the state Capitol in Nashville. Here’s what each party plans to prioritize.
Memphis lost music legends, corporate titans and community leaders in 2025. Here is a look at their lives.
Six of the 13 incumbent state House members representing Shelby County in Nashville checked out petitions on Friday’s opening day. Meanwhile, several judicial positions on the August ballot as special elections are also filling up.
Gov. Bill Lee declines to sign up for federal food assistance program, shifts focus to state-funded solutions.
Gabby Salinas filed a bill to block ICE from schools and churches following a fatal shooting in Minneapolis on Wednesday, Jan. 7.
The Education Savings Account voucher program was a signature issue for Gov. Bill Lee, who has supported additional school choice policies as a way for parents to choose higher-achieving schools.
School takeover, immigration and access to contraceptives are set to dominate the 2026 Tennessee General Assembly. Here's what Memphians should know ahead of the gavel.
Former Memphis Police Association president Mike Williams picks a race. Also, a nonendorsement by U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen, a new city policy director and a review of the Election Commission’s revamped website.
As the federal trial for Lindsey Whiteside is delayed by a month, a DeSoto County state senator is seeking legislation targeting officials who vouched for the former youth pastor charged with sexual battery with a minor.
THC products were a small fraction of one liquor wholesaler’s West Tennessee sales just a year ago, but they are now on track to rival traditional liquor, beer and wine sales.
Changes to immigration, cannabis regulation and changes to retirement are among the new laws beginning in 2026.
The state law banning religious charters has not yet been legally challenged, nor has any lawmaker proposed legislation to amend the current law.
About one in three local schools improved their letter grade, and one in five scored worse.