Brentwood-based private prison operator CoreCivic reported a 27% increase in revenue tied to contracts with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The growth, detailed in a recent shareholders' report, is attributed to the company’s role in supporting federal mass detention and deportation initiatives.
Final data from Thursday’s election in Hamilton County reveals the highest August turnout in a decade. While Republicans maintained control, the victory margins for County Mayor Weston Wamp and the GOP majorities on the County Commission and Board of Education narrowed significantly compared to previous cycles.
Newly elected Shelby County commissioners will observe from the sidelines as the outgoing board attempts to finalize the school budget and plans for a new jail before the September 1 transition of power. The agenda items are among the most contentious remaining for the current administration.
The Tennessee Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against a Bartlett-based animal nonprofit and its director. The state alleges the organization misused donor funds, though specific figures regarding the misappropriation were not immediately disclosed.
A new report indicates that Tennessee lottery proceeds, which fund the state’s college and technical education scholarships, are projected to fall short of program costs every year through 2030. The shortfall raises questions regarding future eligibility requirements or funding adjustments for the HOPE scholarship and related grants.
At least three school districts in Northeast Tennessee have voted to display the Ten Commandments in public schools. The moves follow a new state law that took effect July 1, granting local districts the option to install the displays.
As the new school year begins, Knox County Schools confirmed that 123 book titles remain removed from library shelves. While a new policy has been approved to review challenged materials, the current list of prohibited books remains in place for the start of the term.
Coffee County Central High School debuted major infrastructure upgrades this month following a summer construction project focused on enhancing campus security. The renovations include controlled entry points and structural reinforcements.
The second-degree murder trial for former jailers Courtney Barnett and Stevon Jones continued Monday. The case centers on the 2022 death of inmate Gershun Freeman; recent testimony focused on the Sheriff’s Office use-of-force policy and whether the defendants' actions constituted excessive force.
A professor at Austin Peay State University has filed a lawsuit against U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn, alleging the senator used her political influence to pressure the university into firing him following a social media post directed at activist Charlie Kirk.
The Islamic Center of Nashville has heightened security measures after a right-wing activist parked a truck featuring "Deport All Muslims" messaging outside the facility. The incident has prompted a surge of community support for the mosque alongside the increased vigilance.
A Tennessee veteran living with multiple sclerosis has filed a petition challenging new state restrictions on hemp products. The petitioner argues the regulations remove a critical alternative to opioids for managing chronic pain.
The Walker County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to extend a moratorium on new data centers by 180 days. The board also established a study group to evaluate the long-term impact of these facilities on local infrastructure and resources.
Vendors at the Franklin Farmers Market and other Middle Tennessee outlets report a 30% spike in foot traffic. The shift is attributed to consumer anxiety following national recalls of commercially processed produce linked to Salmonella and Cyclospora.
Shoppers across Middle Tennessee are reporting the termination of Kroger’s 5-cent-per-gallon fuel discount. The change is part of a broader restructuring of the grocer's loyalty perk system.
Court documents reveal the former developer of the "Cascades" mixed-use project in Olive Branch owes millions in unpaid loans. The financial instability leaves the future of the high-profile regional development in doubt.