New guidance gives Tennessee hope for a way ahead on halted federal EV charger program.
Tennessee’s Electric Vehicle Charging Updates Tennessee’s Department of Transportation is optimistic that fresh federal guidance on electric vehicle charging networks will help move forward a contract worth $21 million, which has been on hold since February. The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program (NEVI) has designated $88 million for Tennessee over five years, aimed at establishing […]
Tennessee will allocate higher average funding per student to voucher recipients compared to those in public schools.
The new voucher program in Tennessee is drawing significant criticism from advocates of public education and Democratic lawmakers who argue that it favors private school students at the cost of public school funding. The average spending on public school students stands at $7,023, while those benefiting from the Education Freedom Scholarship Program receive about $7,295. […]
Kilmar Abrego Garcia freed from detention in Tennessee
Kilmer Abrego Garcia, recently embroiled in a significant immigration controversy, was released from a Tennessee jail on August 22, 2025. This followed a four-month detention stemming from his arrest while driving to his home in Maryland. Abrego, who is expected to be returned to Maryland under the watch of a private security firm, will also […]
Stockard campaigning: Tennessee governor candidate seeking debate
Senators Blackburn and Rose Gear Up for Governor’s Race U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn is currently leading the race for the Republican governor nomination in Tennessee, holding a significant 52-point lead over Rep. John Rose, according to a recent survey. Interestingly, there’s chatter among locals about Blackburn’s presence, especially since Rose’s campaign also claimed he outperformed […]
Hitachi plans to grow its manufacturing facility in West Tennessee and add 100 new employees.
Hitachi Energy is set to grow its manufacturing base in Alamo, Tennessee, with a hefty investment of $97 million and plans to hire 100 new employees. The expansion, which was announced on Wednesday, will take place in Crockett County and aims to boost the company’s production of transformer components. With the addition of these jobs, […]
Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s lawyers aim to have the Tennessee case thrown out, calling it “vindictive prosecution.”
Kilmer Abrego Garcia Seeks Dismissal of Human Smuggling Charges NASHVILLE — Lawyers representing Kilmer Abrego Garcia are urging a federal judge in Tennessee to dismiss the human smuggling charges against him, arguing that the prosecution is a clear case of “selective and hostile prosecution” linked to the Trump administration. In a motion filed on a […]
7,500 people with disabilities in Tennessee may lose or see cuts to their benefits due to a proposal from the Trump administration
(Getty Images) The Trump administration is set to change the disability program, which could impact benefits for around 375,000 individuals across the country, including approximately 7,500 in Tennessee. An analysis highlights this potential shift. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) provides monthly financial aid for low-income disabled seniors. Currently, this program takes into account how much support […]
Tennessee National Guard to assist D.C. police force
Deployment of Tennessee National Guard Troops to D.C. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has authorized the dispatch of 160 members of the Tennessee State Guard to Washington, D.C. this week. This move comes in response to a request from President Donald Trump, aimed at assisting with law enforcement efforts in the capital. According to spokesperson Elizabeth […]
U.S. Agriculture secretary supports cuts to higher education funding in Tennessee
New Initiative from US Agriculture Department On August 18, 2025, US Secretary of Agriculture Brook Rollins spoke at a Future Farmers of America event during the Tennessee Fair. She introduced an initiative aimed at ending subsidies for solar energy panels that take up farmland, while also reducing agricultural grants to the University of Tennessee. Rollins […]
Tennessee governor: State will offer land access for Musk’s Boring tunnel
New Tunnel Project in Nashville Elon Musk’s Boring Company is working on a project called Music City Loop, currently taking place in a state-owned parking lot near the Capitol. This initiative aims to create a tunnel linking Nashville International Airport with various locations across Nashville, specifically for Tesla electric vehicles. Governor Bill Lee recently indicated […]