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Gov. Lee Unveils Bold $59.5B Vision to Make Tennessee ‘Nation’s Capital of Innovation

Gov. Bill Lee on Monday set out his vision for Tennessee as he delivered his seventh State of the State address during a joint session of the General Assembly. Lee outlined his legislative priorities and proposed a balanced $59.5 billion budget, which includes critical investments in education, economic innovation, transportation and expanded opportunities for Tennessee

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1. Breaking News: 200 Big Lots Stores Get Second Chance Under New Owner: ‘Don’t Worry the Murfreeboro Store Remains Open’

Big Lots Bankruptcy Update: 200 Stores to Continue Operations Gordon Brothers Retail Partners has identified 200 Big Lots locations that are expected to remain open under new ownership, according to a Monday filing in Delaware’s U.S. Bankruptcy Court. Variety Wholesalers, Inc., a North Carolina-based retail company, plans to acquire these locations as part of a

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Charles Jones: Preserving History While Building the Future

Charles Charles & Milky Way Farms: Preserving History While Building the Future Yesterday, I had the opportunity to have lunch with 94-year-old Charles Jones. Jones owns to Milky Way Farm. My office recognized him this week in the Tennessee General Assembly. Jones lights up as he tells the story the Historic Milky Way Farm, a

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Donald Trump School Choice Executive Order: Here’s Who’s Impacted

President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order to expand school choice across the country. While this policy could allow more students access to alternatives outside of public schooling, critics warn it might divert essential funding from public schools and exacerbate educational inequalities. Why It Matters Access to school choice programs varies widely by state.

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Bill would limit public comment in hopes of streamlining development

January 24, 2025 at 4:09 p.m. by Ellen Gerst A bill that would bar members of the public from commenting on proposed developments in front of local government bodies has been proposed in the Tennessee statehouse. It’s part of an effort to stimulate affordable housing by making it easier for developers to get projects approved, the

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Rutherford County Schools’ ESL Student Numbers Climb: School Board Calls for Additional Financial Resources

Rutherford County, Tenn — The Rutherford County School Board recently passed a resolution addressing the significant growth in its English Learner (EL) student population, highlighting financial concerns and calling for additional federal support. District data shows a dramatic increase in ESL students, rising from 6,214 in May 2023 to 8,373 in the current school year—representing

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Dr. Larry Burriss: TikTok’s Choice: Sell or Leave? Understanding the Real Issue

TIK TOK RESTRICTIONS 01/13/2025 Editor’s Note: ​​​​As both a Tennessee state legislator and an MTSU marketing student graduating with a second bachelor’s degree in media, I find myself at a unique crossroads in the TikTok debate. While my legislative vote supported restricting TikTok due to national security concerns, my experience in Dr. Raj’s digital marketing

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Tennessee’s Renaissance Man Charles Jones ‘Redefined the American Dream in Tennessee’

The Story of Charles Robert Jones: A Life of Purpose In the depths of the Great Depression, on a humble tenant farm in Gainesboro, Tennessee, Charles Robert Jones entered the world on June 21, 1930. His arrival coincided with one of America’s most challenging periods – a time that would shape not only his character

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MTSU report: State housing market ‘stable’ with ‘steady growth,’ although delinquencies up

Tennessee’s housing market showed “steady growth” for the third quarter as home prices continue to rise throughout the state, though overall market strength varied across regions, according to the latest statewide report from Middle Tennessee State University. “Despite this growth, mortgage delinquencies have slightly risen, indicating some financial strain on homeowners,” said Murat Arik, director of

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Rep. Mike Sparks Proposes Solutions to School Bus Driver Shortage

Proposed Bill Could Lower Age Requirement for Tennessee School Bus Drivers State Representative Mike Sparks (R-Smyrna) has introduced legislation aimed at addressing Tennessee’s critical school bus driver shortage by lowering the minimum driving age from 25 to 21 years old. WKRN NEWS: Proposal to lower age requirement for school bus drivers House Bill 84 seeks

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