Business East Bank Authority advances $80M in funding for Marine Drive extension Julianne Akers Updated Aug 31, 2026 Tourism dollars to be allocated toward a roadway extension between Cowan Street, Dickerson Pike
Politics Locally appointed BNA board will continue operating amid state takeover Julianne Akers Updated Jul 1, 2026 State Republicans make their appointees to new body as Metro sues over legislation seizing control of airport authorityÂ
State government Charlane Oliver punished for special session protest Julianne Akers Updated Aug 13, 2026 Lt. Gov. Randy McNally removes Democratic senator from committee, restricts legislative pay
Tennessee Republicans' newly proposed congressional map Updated May 6, 2026 Tennessee Republicans' newly proposed congressional map
State government State lawmakers release proposed congressional map dividing Memphis Emily R. West Updated May 7, 2026 New map would also keep Nashville split into three districts
State government Protests, tension erupt on first day of special session Julianne Akers, Emily R. WestUpdated May 6, 2026 Session to redraw state’s congressional maps sees committee assignments, but no official maps yet
Politics State Democrats eye court action over Memphis redistricting Julianne Akers, Emily West Updated May 5, 2026 Special session kicks off, legislation proposed to redraw congressional maps in Tennessee
Development Tax incentive program OK’d for East Bank affordable housing project Julianne Akers Updated Feb 25, 2026 House Speaker Cameron Sexton criticizes precedent set by state PILOT program related to future apartment building
Legal Legal Notes: TBA launches statewide pro bono portal Julianne Akers Updated Nov 3, 2025 Also: State appellate judge to retire; Lawsuit against state Rep. Justin Jones dismissed
State government Legislature leaves Nashville, spurning governor’s call for action on guns Stephen Elliott Updated Apr 24, 2023 Tennessee General Assembly adjourns as Lee plans to call special session
