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Education
Tennessee lawmakers push through education bills in special session
Education
Tennessee lawmakers push through education bills in special session
GOP lawmakers easily pushed through Republican Gov. Bill Lee's agenda that he had outlined earlier in the week.
Coronavirus
Tennessee adjusts COVID-19 vaccine timeline as federal supply falls short of expectations
The state is adjusting its vaccine distribution plan and timeline due to limited availability, and to reprioritize some of those at risk.
State
Boating deaths are at their highest in Tennessee in 37 years
Wildlife officials said Tennessee had 32 boating-related deaths in 2020, the most in 37 years.
Education
Proposed Tennessee bill could penalize schools for being virtual
The proposal states schools must meet a 70-day goal of in-person learning by June 30, 2021 and must remain open for the full 180 days in the 2021-2022 school year.
Coronavirus
Tennessee Department of Health says new coronavirus strain found in the state
This does not change the state's response to COVID, but serves as a reminder to be vigilant.
Coronavirus
Tennessee Department of Health says new coronavirus strain found in the state
This does not change the state's response to COVID, but serves as a reminder to be vigilant.
Vaccine
How to make an appointment through Tennessee's online COVID-19 vaccine portal
We know there are a lot of questions about the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Tennessee. We're here to walk you through how to make an online appointment.
Education
Proposed bill would give students 70 days of in-person instruction
A local school teacher says Gov. Bill Lee's call for in-person instruction is out of touch.
Education
Proposed bill would give students 70 days of in-person instruction
A local school teacher says Gov. Bill Lee's call for in-person instruction is out of touch.
Politics
Proposed Tennessee bill would allow alcohol sales on more holidays
The bill, SB 0266, would allow retail sales of alcoholic drinks and wine on Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter in Tennessee.
State
At least four Tennessee men and a Mississippi doctor receive presidential pardons
They were among the 73 people pardoned by President Donald Trump during the final hours of his term.
Education
Tennessee lawmakers push through education bills in special session
GOP lawmakers easily pushed through Republican Gov. Bill Lee's agenda that he had outlined earlier in the week.
Coronavirus
Tennessee adjusts COVID-19 vaccine timeline as federal supply falls short of expectations
The state is adjusting its vaccine distribution plan and timeline due to limited availability, and to reprioritize some of those at risk.
State
Boating deaths are at their highest in Tennessee in 37 years
Wildlife officials said Tennessee had 32 boating-related deaths in 2020, the most in 37 years.
Education
Proposed Tennessee bill could penalize schools for being virtual
The proposal states schools must meet a 70-day goal of in-person learning by June 30, 2021 and must remain open for the full 180 days in the 2021-2022 school year.
Coronavirus
Tennessee Department of Health says new coronavirus strain found in the state
This does not change the state's response to COVID, but serves as a reminder to be vigilant.
Coronavirus
Tennessee Department of Health says new coronavirus strain found in the state
This does not change the state's response to COVID, but serves as a reminder to be vigilant.
Vaccine
How to make an appointment through Tennessee's online COVID-19 vaccine portal
We know there are a lot of questions about the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Tennessee. We're here to walk you through how to make an online appointment.
Education
Proposed bill would give students 70 days of in-person instruction
A local school teacher says Gov. Bill Lee's call for in-person instruction is out of touch.
Education
Proposed bill would give students 70 days of in-person instruction
A local school teacher says Gov. Bill Lee's call for in-person instruction is out of touch.
Politics
Proposed Tennessee bill would allow alcohol sales on more holidays
The bill, SB 0266, would allow retail sales of alcoholic drinks and wine on Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter in Tennessee.
State
At least four Tennessee men and a Mississippi doctor receive presidential pardons
They were among the 73 people pardoned by President Donald Trump during the final hours of his term.
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