What to know: The new Ford BlueOval City plant poised to …
Sep 13, 2024 · The closure of a community center about two miles down the road from the new plant further inflamed the Mason community in August. Fayette County Mayor Rhea “Skip” Taylor said he temporarily closed the center’s doors and the Fayette County Commission changed the rules to prohibit private events (which were historically allowed) because of county property use and sale concerns.
2024-Election Voter Guide - Tennessee Lookout
Tennessee voters will go to the polls on Nov. 5 not only to vote for the next U.S. president, but in a U.S. Senate race and all nine U.S. House races.
Tennessee hemp industry makes last-minute legal bid to halt rules ...
Dec 12, 2024 · Rather, new legislation designed to impose first-time regulations on Tennessee’s five-year-old hemp industry – such as license requirements, taxes and age restrictions – have been interpreted by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture in a way that would render certain hemp products illegal.
Nashville judge hears arguments in hemp industry bid to halt rules …
Dec 17, 2024 · Agriculture; Criminal Justice & Policing; Nashville judge hears arguments in hemp industry bid to halt rules they say will tank businesses After a three-hour hearing, Davidson County Chancellor I’Ashea Myles told lawyers to expect a ruling no later than Dec. 24, two days before the rules are set to take effect
DCS seeks $189M in new funding with plans to target rural …
Nov 7, 2024 · Fifteen Tennessee counties account for half of all kids in the foster care system, a data point that is prompting child welfare officials to seek $6 million in state funding in order to geographically target intensive in-home services to keep kids with their families.
Extent of Helene devastation in northeast Tennessee comes into …
Oct 2, 2024 · Environment; Extent of Helene devastation in northeast Tennessee comes into clearer focus Death toll rises to eight; 46 people unaccounted for, and officials say it will take months – and hundreds of millions of dollars – before roads and bridges are rebuilt
The most powerful man in Tennessee
Jan 23, 2024 · Gabe Hart is chief communications officer for Haywood County Schools and a former teacher of English and Literature. He writes a monthly op-ed column for The Jackson Sun as well as feature stories for the quarterly journal, "Our Jackson Home."
Report: more than $3B needed in next three years to repair …
Sep 19, 2024 · Anita Wadhwani is a senior reporter for the Tennessee Lookout. The Tennessee AP Broadcasters and Media (TAPME) named her Journalist of the Year in 2019 as well as giving her the Malcolm Law Award for Investigative Journalism.
Early voting kicks off in Tennessee: Our guide to the 2024 election
Oct 16, 2024 · Tennessee voters can start casting their ballots today for the Nov. 5 election. The early voting period in Tennessee runs from Oct. 16 through Oct. 31. Beyond voting for the next U.S. president, voters will have full ballots: one U.S. Senate seat and nine U.S. House races are up for grabs. In Tennessee’s state government, […]
Tennessee Transportation Department wants $308 million injection
Nov 20, 2024 · the Tennessee Department of Transportation is requesting $308 million more from the state budget for maintenance and construction costs.