Courts Former top vaccine official settles defamation lawsuit against state Stephen Elliott Updated Oct 27, 2023 State will reportedly pay $150K after firing Michelle Fiscus
State government Bill requiring parental permission for teen vaccination passes Senate Hannah Herner Updated Apr 12, 2023 Mature Minor Doctrine Clarification Act applies to all vaccines, not just COVID-19
People Former Tennessee vax chief sues state for defamation Steven HaleUpdated Sep 3, 2021 Fiscus says in a sworn declaration that she did not order the dog muzzle infamously sent to her
Education WCS board member resigns as family plans move to Virginia John McBrydeUpdated Aug 16, 2021 Director since 2018 is married to state's former top vaccine official
Health Care Ex-Tennessee vaccine leader releases scathing statement on termination memo Kara Hartnett Updated Jul 16, 2021 Fiscus rebutted all claims against her and restated the department is bending to political demands
Health Care Featured Records cite multiple conduct issues leading up to Fiscus firing Kara Hartnett Updated Jul 16, 2021 Ex-Tennessee vaccine medical director says the state is lying
Health Care State fires top vaccine official over apparent political squabble Kara Hartnett Updated Jul 16, 2021 Fiscus: Workers fear for jobs 'because they just want to do the right thing and the administration is much more interested in politics'
