West Virginians asked for more local control over data centers. Lawmakers have rejected efforts to restore it. Mountain State SpotlightCaitlyn CherepakhovFebruary 25, 2026Tennessee, AI/Data Centers
Tennessee lawmakers move to override Nashville control of Musk tunnel TennesseeanCaitlyn CherepakhovFebruary 25, 2026Tennessee, Zoning
Tennessee Supreme Court hears arguments in Legislature’s laws targeting Nashville Tennessee LookoutCaitlyn CherepakhovFebruary 13, 2026Tennessee, Home Rule
Tennessee GOP bill would require immigration checks for local government aid Tennessee LookoutCaitlyn CherepakhovFebruary 9, 2026Tennessee, Immigration/Sanctuary Cities
Winter storm shows how TN laws undermine local governments | Opinion TennesseeanCaitlyn CherepakhovFebruary 2, 2026Tennessee, Home Rule, Immigration/Sanctuary Cities
Tennessee Republicans Introduce White House-Driven Policies Targeting Immigrants and Government Officials Nashville BannerCaitlyn CherepakhovJanuary 15, 2026Immigration/Sanctuary Cities, Tennessee
Tennessee House passes anti-drag bill as legislature convenes for 2026 Tennessee LookoutCaitlyn CherepakhovJanuary 13, 2026Tennessee, LGBTQ
Appeals Court upholds state law halving Metro Nashville Council Tennessee LookoutAdam PolaskiJune 3, 2025Tennessee
Court Affirms Metro Nashville’s Control over Airport Authority Nashville BannerAdam PolaskiApril 28, 2025Tennessee, Transportation
Three years after making camping a felony, Tennessee lawmakers add more homelessness penalties WPLNAdam PolaskiApril 25, 2025Tennessee, Homelessness, Housing
Stalled takeover bill sparks new debate over MSCS and student success WHBQAdam PolaskiApril 23, 2025Tennessee
Tennessee county sued for banning books without even reading them LGBTQ NationAdam PolaskiApril 18, 2025Book Bans, Education, LGBTQ, Racial Justice, Tennessee
Proposed bill to 'dismantle DEI' hiring practices in Tenn. government moves to full vote News Channel 9Adam PolaskiApril 14, 2025Tennessee, DEI, Racial Justice, LGBTQ
Tennessee bill seeks to ban DEI hires in local government, public universities & colleges ABCAdam PolaskiApril 3, 2025DEI, Tennessee, Education
State Rep. breaks down proposed bill that could lead to MSCS takeover FoxAdam PolaskiMarch 18, 2025Tennessee, Education
Memphis-Shelby County leaders must stand together against public school takeover Commercial AppealAdam PolaskiFebruary 26, 2025Education, Tennessee
A bill to preempt Metro Council by a Nashville Democrat raises eyebrows Tennessee LookoutAdam PolaskiFebruary 24, 2025Tennessee
Law enforcement would be required to report interactions with undocumented immigrants under proposed bill WSMV4Adam PolaskiFebruary 5, 2025Immigration/Sanctuary Cities, Tennessee
Nashville considers lawsuit against state over controversial immigration bill News Channel 9Adam PolaskiFebruary 3, 2025Tennessee, Immigration/Sanctuary Cities