The Latest Breaking News from Tennessee

Yes, slavery is on the ballot in some states

More than 150 years after it was officially outlawed in the United States, slavery will be on the ballot in five states in November, as a new abolitionist movement seeks to reshape prison labor.

Tribune News Service · Aug 23, 2022

3 more states are poised to enact abortion trigger bans this week

Barring court intervention, abortion trigger bans will take effect in Tennessee, Idaho and Texas, increasing penalties where abortion is already effectively banned.

WEKU · Aug 22, 2022

Charter-school war heats up in Tennessee

After right-wing education hero insults teachers, Tennesseans push back on Bill Lee's charter plan. Is it too late?

Salon · Aug 22, 2022

In a flood-ravaged Tennessee town, uncertainty hangs over the recovery

It's been one year since a flood tore through Waverly, Tenn., and killed 20 people. There's been lots of effort to rebuild, but it's still unclear if the town will ever be the same.

WEKU · Aug 19, 2022

Starbucks must offer to rehire fired activists, judge rules

Starbucks Corp. has to offer reinstatement to seven fired pro-union employees in Memphis, Tennessee, and must not retaliate against employees who support union organizing, a federal judge ruled.

Tribune News Service · Aug 18, 2022

Southern abortion rights advocates arrive in Chicago for ‘Black August Freedom Rides’

Activists from Louisiana, Tennessee and Mississippi traveled to Chicago to strengthen ties with local organizations as abortion bans go into effect in the South.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 17, 2022

Mike Preston: Rookie WR Shemar Bridges starred in the Ravens’ preseason win. He has bigger goals.

BALTIMORE — Undrafted wide receiver Shemar Bridges generated some buzz Thursday night with his outstanding performance against the Tennessee Titans in the preseason opener, but it’s just part of his long journey to the NFL.

Tribune News Service · Aug 17, 2022

Parents sue Tennessee school district over curriculum including race and gender topics

A parent group on July 8, 2022, filed a lawsuit in the Twenty-First Judicial District against Tennessee education officials and the Williamson County school district for allegedly violating state laws restricting teachings on race and gender.

Ballotpedia · Aug 17, 2022

Tennessee Titans waive five players in first round of cuts

The Titans announced their first round of cuts on Tuesday afternoon.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 16, 2022

Tennessee Titans training camp: Photos from Day 13

Photos from Day 13 of Titans training camp.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 16, 2022