Trump’s executive order on homelessness comes after Tennessee’s efforts to make being unhoused a crime.
David “DC” Carrie and his dog, Honey Dew, are getting ready to leave Nashville’s homeless camp following a law enforcement clearance in May 2025. Tennessee is particularly focused on ensuring that homeless individuals remain out of sight. There’s concern that recent executive orders from the Trump administration regarding street homelessness will bolster this approach further. […]
Protected areas at Tennessee’s Obed Wild and Scenic River grow due to dedicated supporters
As the summer unfolds in East Tennessee, both locals and visitors are making the most of their time at the OBED Wild and Scenic River, while enthusiasts are working to expand federally protected land in the area. The OBED Wild and Scenic River, part of the U.S. National Park Service, spans across Cumberland and Morgan […]
85,000 acres of Tennessee’s national forests available for logging under new government plan
Tennessee’s estimated 85,000 acres of remote backcountry could see increased activity related to road building, mining, and logging, as the Trump administration has proposed removing protections for some of the most pristine areas of U.S. national forests. Last week, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brook Rollins announced the plan to rescind what are known as “roadless […]
More candidates enter field to replace Green in Tennessee’s 7th District
Two combat veterans, Major General Jason Knight and John Thorpe, have announced they will run in the Special Republican primary to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of US/Rep. Mark Green. (Night photo: Montgomery County Commission, Thorpe photo: John Thorpe on TN-7 Facebook) Two combat veterans are taking part in the race to replace […]
Tennessee’s wetlands deserve our protection
The wetlands of Shelby Bottoms in Nashville. (Photo: John Partipilo) A wetland? Who do you need? They have not spiked the peaks, which offer panoramic views. They are not trees older than the country we live in. But wetlands are important. Many will say they suffer from the syndrome of ugly ducks compared to other […]
‘Thank You For Your Service’: Tennessee’s Bruce Pearl Praises Scott Jennings For Making CNN Watchable
I love Blue Pal! Tennessee Volunteers, the second seed in the midwest of the NCAA March Madnest Tournament, punched tickets for the Sweet 16. 67-58 Winning at UCLA on Saturday. (Related: UConn’s Dan Hurley gives vulgar advice to the entire Baylor team after his two-year reign ends) But that wasn’t the only headline from the […]
Tennessee’s death penalty is back • Tennessee Lookout
Quietly, on December 27, 2024, the Tennessee Department of Corrections (TDOC) was completed. Multi-year lethal injection protocol A review ordered by Governor Bill Lee in 2022. The completed review marked the end of the pause that Lee was placed on enforcement. When the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office asked the state Supreme Court to set an […]
Lawmakers push bill aiming to solve Tennessee’s recycling problems to 2026 • Tennessee Lookout
Tennessee lawmakers across the political spectrum repeated the same idea Wednesday’s committee meeting: Tennessee has a garbage problem and we have to do something. What that “something” should be is a topic of discussion. But a coalition of lawmakers, manufacturers and recycling groups is pushing Tennessee to be the first Republican-led nation to adopt a […]
Tennessee’s million-dollar club • Tennessee Lookout
Tennessee State Capitol. . (Photo: John Partipilo) This database was first published on July 24, 2023. It has since been updated several times. The final update took place on February 24th, 2025. Since 2010, a group of 199 people have spent more than $1 million on Tennessee politics. An analysis of Tennessee’s exclusive seven-figure club […]
Who’s funding Tennessee’s politics? • Tennessee Lookout
(Photo illustrations by John Partipilo) This database was first published in July 24, 2023. since then Updated Multiple times. The final update took place on February 24th, 2025. Millions of dollars flow to Nashville every year, flooding the halls of Tennessee’s state capitol building. As a A few Deep group groups try to influence lawmakers. […]