Nashville federal judge determines there is a “likelihood” that the prosecution of Kilmar Abrego Garcia is retaliatory.
Kilmer Abrego Garcia was released from Putnam County Jail on August 22, 2025. NASHVILLE – A federal judge in Nashville has indicated there’s a “real possibility” that significant governmental overreach occurred in the human smuggling charges against Kilmer Abrego Garcia. This 16-page decision from US District Judge Waverly Crenshaw allows Abrego’s legal team to pursue […]
Jack Daniel’s is discontinuing a program that provided farmers with its leftovers to feed cows. What comes next?
Jack Daniels has wrapped up its cattle feeder program, which has been active for decades. This initiative allowed local farmers to access corn byproducts from distillation processes at little to no cost, helping them keep cattle feeding expenses low. The “Cow Feeder Program” will conclude on March 31, transitioning to a partnership with Ohio’s Three […]
Knoxville College appoints Dasha Lundy as interim president during its rebuilding phase.
Dr. Dasha Lundy has been appointed interim president of Knoxville College, stepping in during a critical phase of the institution’s 150-year journey. Previously, she held the roles of Chief Operating Officer and Vice President from 2021 to 2023. Her return comes at a time when historically Black colleges are facing significant financial challenges and the […]
Survey: Travel for abortion outside the state decreased this year as pill usage rises
In the first half of 2025, fewer individuals traveled across state borders to obtain abortions, reflecting a decline in clinic visits since the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in 2022. However, recent reports from the Guttmacher Institute and other reproductive rights organizations indicate that this data is only a partial view of […]
Trump halts projects in blue states and mocks Democrats on social media as the shutdown continues
WASHINGTON – Officials from the Trump administration defended on Friday their decision to terminate federal projects in areas that backed Democrats. They argued that this move isn’t politically motivated; rather, it’s about downsizing the government during the ongoing shutdown. Congressional Republican leaders supported the White House, suggesting that cutting funds previously approved on a bipartisan […]
Knox County dismisses criminal charges against pro-Palestinian demonstrators at the University of Tennessee
Charges against University of Tennessee students and local residents have been dropped after they completed 100 hours of community service related to their participation in a pro-Palestinian protest last year, as confirmed by the Knox County Attorney’s Office on Friday. In June 2024, eleven individuals were charged with Class C misdemeanor criminal trespassing following a […]
Trump supports Van Epps in Middle Tennessee House race, Reeves withdraws
President Donald Trump endorsed Matt Van Epps just four days ahead of the primary election for the open seat in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District. Trump referred to Van Epps as a “Maga Warrior,” highlighting his background as a West Point graduate and a decorated Army helicopter pilot. “Matt understands the wisdom and courage required to […]
Support for health subsidy renewal is strong among voters, including those who backed Trump.
WASHINGTON — A recent poll revealed that a significant number of Americans, including Republicans and staunch supporters of former President Donald Trump, are in favor of Congress revising tax credits for those buying health insurance through the Affordable Care Act. The poll, conducted by the non-partisan organization KFF in late September, indicated that over 78% […]
Tennessee governor follows adjusted guidance from the Attorney General on deploying the Guard.
Gov. Bill Lee expressed his trust in the Tennessee Attorney General’s updated stance regarding the deployment of National Guard troops for police operations in Memphis, even though it contradicts previous legal views outlined in the state constitution. (Photo: John Partipilo/Tennessee Lookout) Tennessee’s Governor Bill Lee stated on Friday that he stands by the Attorney General’s […]
Outside organizations have invested $2.5 million in the Middle Tennessee U.S. House primary.
Political Ads Heat Up Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District Race Matt Van Epps, a former member of the Tennessee service committee, has garnered significant funding for his campaign from the GOP Primary’s Independent Political Action Committee in the 7th Congressional District. This includes hundreds of thousands of dollars aimed at bolstering his presence in the race. […]