The Latest Breaking News from Tennessee

Tenn. governor signs bill regulating medication abortions

Republican Gov. Bill Lee has signed legislation that will strictly regulate the dispensing of abortion pills, including imposing harsh penalties on doctors who violate them

The Independent UK · May 6, 2022

How Grant Williams’ shooting, defense are keeping the Boston Celtics right with the Milwaukee Bucks in the East semis

The Tennessee product has been a key part fo Boston's postseason on both ends.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 5, 2022

Tennessee Senator Blasts Outgoing NCAA President Mark Emmert

Sen. Marsha Blackburn said Emmert’s resignation will “enable the NCAA to support our student-athletes.”

Sports Illustrated · May 5, 2022

Lexington city officials weighing new options for waste disposal

Lexington city officials are exploring ways to reduce garbage going to the landfill and increase free compost for residents. Several Council members toured a waste digester operation in Sevierville Tennessee.

WEKU · May 4, 2022

New Tennessee ballot measure to change constitutional language on clergy serving in the General Assembly

Tennessee’s 112th General Assembly adjourned and certified a new constitutional amendment to put onto the ballot on April 28. This amendment would remove a section of Tennessee’s Constitution that disqualifies religious ministers from being elected into the Tennessee General Assembly.

Ballotpedia · May 3, 2022

Tennessee governor won't release records on execution error

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has refused to release records that could illuminate his decision to abruptly halt the execution of Oscar Smith last month

The Independent UK · May 3, 2022

College Football Rankings, Season Predictions: SEC Spring Version 2022

SEC college football rankings and predictions with realistic best and worst case records and quick analysis - the 2022 spring version.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 3, 2022

Tennessee halts executions ahead of a review of lethal injections

Lethal injections will remain paused through the end of the year

The Independent UK · May 2, 2022

Tennessee pauses executions, will review lethal injections

Republican Gov. Bill Lee says Tennessee will pause executions and conduct an independent review of a lethal injection testing oversight that forced him to call off the execution of Oscar Smith an hour before he was to die this month

The Independent UK · May 2, 2022

Knoxville offers much to see and hear, but now even more to taste

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — From high atop the Sunsphere, Knoxville’s architectural wonder that was the symbol of the 1982 World’s Fair, I dizzyingly walk around the circular observation deck of the hexagonal tower, taking in the 360-degree view without getting too close to the reflective glass panes that enclose the disco…

Tribune News Service · May 2, 2022