Politics Breaking down the constitutional amendments on Tennesseans' ballots Julianne Akers Updated Oct 15, 2026 Voters will be asked to codify state regulations on right to bail, property taxes and victims’ rights
Courts Christa Pike back in prison after being discharged from hospital Steven Hale, Nashville BannerUpdated Oct 13, 2026 After botched execution in September, Pike continues to receive medical careÂ
Business Legal Notes: Litson opens Boston office with former Nashville prosecutor Julianne Akers Updated Sep 28, 2026 Also: Bass, Berry & Sims expands litigation team; Legal Aid Society appoints board member
Business Fifth federal prosecutor joins Litson’s Nashville office Julianne Akers Updated Sep 15, 2026 Paige Ayres Nutini to practice at local white-collar and criminal defense firm as partner
Courts Brentwood optometric physician sentenced to federal prison for fraud Hamilton Matthew Masters Updated Sep 17, 2026 Doctor sentenced to 42 months in prison, will pay $6 million in restitutionÂ
Sports NFL clears Columbia's Shaq Mason for return to league, per report John Glennon Updated Sep 4, 2026 Multiple charges filed against two-time Super Bowl winner last August in Franklin have been dropped
Business Former Nashville assistant DA launches firm Julianne Akers Updated Sep 1, 2026 The Law Office of Jeffrey Jackson focuses on criminal defense, operates in Germantown on Rosa Parks Boulevard
Business Legal Notes: Franklin-based legal personnel company opens Denver office Julianne Akers Updated Aug 18, 2026 Also: State workers’ comp board adopts AI rules; Tennessee joins coalition urging ATM safety
Tony Carruthers’ execution delayed after doctor unable to administer IV Steve Cavendish, Mikeie Honda Reiland, Steven Hale Nashville BannerUpdated Oct 1, 2026 Gov. Bill Lee issues one-year reprieve after emergency filing with Tennessee Supreme Court
Business New York law firm merges with Nashville’s Hodde & Associates Julianne Akers Apr 23, 2026 Meister Seelig & Schuster to add local attorney Kimberly Hodde to practice
