Nearly a month after Frank Strada, the former head of Tennessee's prison system resigned, Gov. Bill Lee has named an interim commissioner to lead the Tennessee Department of Correction.
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What This Story Is About Gov. Bill Lee has appointed Christopher Hansen as interim commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Correction. Why It Matters Hansen takes over Tennessee’s prison system during an independent review of the failed execution attempt of Christa Pike and a...
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What This Story Is About A study commissioned by the Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association estimates Vanderbilt University generates $7 billion in economic activity in Tennessee and supports more than 43,000 jobs a year. Why It Matters The study estimates Va...
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Governor Bill Lee has appointed Christopher Hansen as interim commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Correction, effective immediately, as Christa Pike's attorneys filed an emergency motion alleging the state is violating a settlement agreement by keeping her in isolation fo...
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Christa Pike and her legal team are asking a federal judge to order Tennessee to end her isolation in a prison infirmary.
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What This Story Is About The Nashville District Attorney’s Office has recused itself from reviewing a fatal September crash involving Carl Dollarhide that killed his wife, Emily. Why It Matters The recusal means the DA’s Office will not decide whether to seek charges in the case....
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The number of Americans who identify with Christian nationalism is slightly declining, but religion remains a large part of politics for both candidates and voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. “We see where Americans fall on this spectrum of Christi...
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Gov. Bill Lee appointed Christopher Hansen as interim commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Correction, effective immediately, the governor’s office annou...
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What This Story Is About Williamson County is reporting early voter turn out was 37.8 percent, according to election officials. That is the highest percentage in the state, which meant some voters saw longer wait times on the final day of early voting. Why It Matters There are ne...
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A new affordable housing development in North Nashville is giving longtime residents a way to stay in the community they call home. Elevate North Nashville , the charitable redevelopment arm of the House of God Church, has completed a set of income-based rental duplexes on Scovel...
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What This Story Is About Immigration activists filed a lawsuit on Friday challenging a new rule from the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOS). Why It Matters Immigration activist organizations said the TDOS’s new rule that the TIRRC said “blocks many non-U....
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What This Story Is About Tennessee voters cast 1,280,642 ballots during the 14-day early voting period, 45.15% more than at the same point in the 2022 election, according to the Tennessee Secretary of State’s Division of Elections. Why It Matters Turnout through 14 days is above ...
