Tennessee enacts Farmland Preservation Act to safeguard agricultural future

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Governor Bill Lee signed the Farmland Preservation Act into law on Monday. The law that was proposed by Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson and House Majority Leader William Lamberth (R-Portland) ensures the preservation of the …

Gov. Lee signs Tennessee's Farmland Preservation Act into law

On Monday, Tennessee Governor Bill signed the Farmland Preservation Act into law. The bill establishes a permanent conservation easement and creates a grant fund to support farmers who voluntarily choose to protect their farmland. The legislation passed …

Tennessee Governor Signs Bill Protecting Free Speech in Schools

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has signed an important bill protecting students, teachers, professors and public employees’ right to free speech. The new law (SB 937), signed by Gov. Bill Lee on Friday, May 9, makes clear, Students, teachers, employees, and …

Tennessee man charged in Feb. 7 shooting near X to C Golf Course pleads not guilty

GLEASON, Wis. (WSAW) - A 27-year-old Tennessee man accused of shooting and critically injuring another man in February pleaded not guilty to his charges Monday morning. Bobby Dabbs is charged with attempted first-degree intentional homicide, first-degree …

Seth Henigan named 2025 Amateur Male Athlete of the Year by Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame

In his last two seasons, Henigan became the winningest quarterback in Tigers Football history. MEMPHIS, Tenn — University of Memphis' all-time leading passer and winningest quarterback in program history, Seth Henigan, was named Male Amateur Athlete of …

Immigration-related arrests of people in Nashville raise concerns for East Tennessee community

Over a week in May, authorities made traffic stops and detained more than 100 people in Nashville on immigration-related issues. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Immigration attorneys said are concerned for immigrants in East Tennessee after immigration authorities …

Tennessee's latest top 25 baseball ranking

Postseason play is one week away in the Southeastern Conference. Tennessee (39-13, 15-12 SEC) will play its final four regular-season games for NCAA Tournament regional positioning. The Vols will host Belmont in a home finale on Tuesday (5 p.m. EDT, SEC …

Education: Audit details financial challenges Tennessee State University’s new leadership must tackle

A new audit by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office details just how big of a challenge interim Tennessee State University President (TSU) Dwayne Tucker will have in turning the university’s financial condition around. Tucker took over leadership duties at …

Tony Vitello reveals what led to benches clearing at end of series between Tennessee-Vanderbilt

Things got testy postgame between Tennessee and Vanderbilt on Sunday as the teams were unable to go through the handshake with words exchanged after the Commodores won the rubber match on Rocky Top. Both coaches, though, have since de-escalated what …

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