The MSCS board’s resolution claims that Tennessee lawmakers’ takeover proposal “directly conflicts with established constitutional provisions and statutory requirements.” 

Voucher-friendly Tennessee Republicans are pushing a last-minute amendment that would drop all enrollment caps on the state’s original voucher program.

A new bill headed to Gov. Lee would keeps applicants for roles like superintendent and fire chief anonymous. Supporters call it protection. Critics say it’s concerning for government transparency.

The Tennessee General Assembly included a $50 million grant for Downtown Memphis Public Safety in the state budget passed this week.

Young is prepping to present his budget proposal, meanwhile he’s already talking about the bottom line. Also in this roundup: Marsha Blackburn on climate change and Democrats vow statewide organization.

The budget “reallocates” $30 million originally proposed for Memphis to combat crime through workforce development and deterrence.

Tennessee’s fiscal year 2027 includes $50 million for public safety in Memphis, $350 million for the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and $3.5 million for the new Downtown art museum. 

“We don’t want anyone using those public dollars that we send down to educate the children to enter into litigation because they might not agree with the high accountability standards that we’re putting in place,” bill sponsor state Rep. Mark White, R-Memphis, said.

Gov. Bill Lee and other Republicans are pointing to interest in the program, which will give more than $7,500 per child for private school tuition and certain educational costs.

A small group of state lawmakers is expected to meet Monday, in the waning days of the legislative session, to determine the details of a proposal to take over the Memphis school system.

Sen. Brent Taylor advanced a bill that would track transgender health care and protect conversion therapy for those questioning their gender identity.

Today we’re talking about kratom: What it is, where you get it, what the Tennessee General Assembly is considering doing about it, and even how to say it. 

The TSSAA provision allows students who already transferred for the first time this school year to be eligible at their new school despite the transfer coming before the new state law that goes into effect on July 1, 2026.

Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke was charged with trafficking an illegal substance in Arkansas after he was found to be in possession of more than 200 grams of kratom. But what exactly is the drug?

A bipartisan effort to launch a dedicated cold case unit within the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation could help cut down on the ever-growing number of missing persons in Tennessee. 

House Republicans dropped the immigrant tracking provision of the expansion bill, which is poised for final votes within days.

The MSTF Accountability Act passed the House with 74 ayes and 21 noes now heads to Senate.

A juvenile court judge in Memphis says there’s a growing issue with child support payments in Shelby County and that the state’s newest child support enforcement vendor is to blame.

Lawmakers honored the four-time Grammy nominated artist with a resolution making his “Tennessee” an official state song, in the company of classics like “Rocky Top” and “Tennessee Waltz.”

Led by Sen. Paul Rose, R-Covington, a bipartisan bill that aims to crack down on the use of “date rape” drugs to involuntarily intoxicate someone cruised through the Senate, but is set for a challenge in the House.

A Republican lawmaker wants guns to be allowed on college campuses, public parks and other places they have been historically banned. “It’s almost like they’re married to that one (Second) Amendment,” said one Memphis lawmaker.

Here’s what auditors CliftonLarsonAllen LLP found in district finances at a time of high leadership turmoil and financial change, with federal pandemic relief funding and a new state education funding formula. 

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The revote sets the stage for the elected Memphis-Shelby County Schools board to consider finalizing a superintendent contract shortly before Tennessee lawmakers make significant headway on legislation that would strip the board of those hiring and firing powers. 

Nine votes separated FedEx from a $20 million tax break, despite a mostly united front from Memphis lawmakers.