#tennessee

#tennessee

Cleotha Abston was sentenced to life without parole after pleading guilty, avoiding a death penalty trial, supported by the victim's family.

Nicholas Wayne Hamlett was arrested for murder after misleading police about being chased by a bear, later revealed as a ruse for his crime.

Nicholas Wayne Hamlett was arrested for allegedly murdering a hiker in Tennessee and attempting to disguise the murder as a bear attack.

Jay Cutler attempted to bribe a crash victim after DUI incident.

Jay Cutler was arrested on DUI and gun charges after a car accident in Tennessee.

Federal appeals court temporarily halts key permits for natural gas pipeline in Tennessee, raising environmental concerns and delaying construction plans.

A federal appeals panel has temporarily stopped construction permits for a Tennessee pipeline project that would supply a natural gas plant.

The U.S. has a unique gun culture, with more civilian-owned firearms than people, supported by a $90 billion industry.

Rising costs profoundly affect Americans, impacting financial stability and causing significant stress.

Republican lawmakers are unexpectedly banning solar geoengineering, reflecting growing anxiety about climate change and revealing deeper political dynamics.

Tennessee became the first state to ban solar geoengineering amid a rise in climate change-related discussions.

Tennessee and Pennsylvania legislate against license plate flippers to curb evasion of law enforcement and ensure road safety.

New legislation in Tennessee increases transparency and consumer protection regarding automatic subscription renewals.

The Tennessee Senate approved a bill criminalizing assistance for transgender youth accessing gender-affirming care without parental consent.

Tennessee is advancing a bill to ban Pride flags from public schools, causing LGBTQ+ community outrage.

The bill's passing in the house with a strong Republican majority has sparked backlash from LGBTQ+ advocates.

New anti-trans bill in Tennessee restricts gender-affirming care for minors, representing an attack on LGBTQ+ community.

Three officers charged in Tyre Nichols' death face federal trial for excessive force and civil rights violations.

Tennessee voting and civil rights advocates will not refile litigation against racially discriminatory gerrymandering, urging voters to participate in upcoming elections.

State Republicans in Tennessee are intensifying efforts against Black economic and political progress.

Tennessee House plans to vote on a bill banning municipalities from using funds for reparations to descendants of enslaved people.

The lawsuit led by Tennessee's AG challenges new federal guidelines protecting transgender employees, arguing it constitutes federal overreach and undermines the legitimacy of laws.

The ABA supports the challenge to Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care, emphasizing equal protection and access to necessary medical treatment for trans minors.

Actor Elliot Page and 56 other trans adults have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a case challenging Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for trans minors.

Precedents set in favor of trans youth are often met with opposition from right-wing judges.

Wilson County school district is using trained dogs to proactively combat gun violence in schools.

Allowing teachers to carry concealed guns in schools passed in Tennessee, emphasizing training requirements for carrying guns and approval from school leaders.

Tennessee is the first state to protect musicians from unauthorized AI impersonation.

AI is both a threat and a tool for music production.

Morgxn's album 'Beacon' showcases his powerful vocals and indie music presence.

Morgxn emphasizes the importance of queer artists from places like Tennessee making music and sharing their experiences.

The ELVIS Act in Tennessee aims to combat AI deepfakes with civil penalties.

Critics fear the law may inadvertently criminalize non-AI behavior.

Tennessee passes ELVIS Act to protect musicians from AI deepfakes.

Deepfakes pose a threat to artists' voices and likenesses, prompting the need for legal protection.

The Tennessee bill would allow public officials to deny marriages to LGBTQ or interracial couples.

LGBTQ groups argue that the bill is unconstitutional and violates Supreme Court rulings.

Murfreesboro, Tennessee has been ordered to pay $500,000 in damages for attempting to ban Pride festivals and drag shows.

The city's policy prohibited 'indecent behavior' and aimed to establish contemporary community standards that would ban behavior deemed inappropriate.

Tornadoes and strong thunderstorms have caused significant damage in Tennessee, with at least six people dead and many injured.

The city of Clarksville has declared a state of emergency and enacted a curfew as crews search for survivors and assess the damage.

After a tornado struck a power station in Tennessee, video emerged showing an explosion, leading to speculation about whether it's possible to blow up a tornado.

Nashville Electric Service confirmed that the explosion in the video was caused by damage to their power equipment.

The Department of Justice has informed Tennessee that its HIV criminalization law violates the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The DOJ outlined minimum remedial measures necessary to address the law's civil rights violations.

Conservative members of the community in Rutherford County, Tennessee, have raised concerns about certain library books being indecent.

The library board voted to remove four books from the library, while two others were kept in specific sections.

The steering committee is discussing aligning the library's book-selection policy with a new city ordinance banning indecent behavior.