A Tennessee state senator said he's ready to work immediately to improve conditions in the state prison system to ensure the lives of no corrections officers are put in peril. "I think this case has

In the final hour Thursday night, lawmakers passed a bill that requires every sheriff in the state — including Shelby County — work with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE.

The bill, which only applies to Memphis-Shelby County Schools right now, would force state intervention into the school district's oversight.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Tennessee Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson recently purchased stock in Tesla while simultaneously advancing legislation that could benefit the company if Nashville’s Music City Loop project is successful, WSMV4 has learned.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – The Tennessee state Senate could decide as early as Monday on whether to approve a resolution that would allow the body of former President James K. Polk to be exhumed and moved to a fourth resting place. Polk and his wife, Sarah ...

Republicans sliced Nashville into three G.O.P.-leaning congressional districts in 2022. After the Supreme Court decision on voting rights, Memphis could be next.

Two immigration bills passed by the Tennessee General Assembly require local entities to comply with them or risk losing state funding. House Bill 1705/Senate Bill 1922 requires local entities to use the federal E-Verify program to ensure applicants are eligible to work in the United States.

The Tennessee Senate and House on Wednesday passed a bill that would allow a state takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.

The bill’s sponsor, State Rep. Johnny Garrett (R-Goodlettsville), said the legislation is about protecting Tennesseans.