A rematch for Sen. Richard Briggs and Bryan Langan, and a contest for Lt. Gov. Randy McNally’s open seat.
Election 2026: Legislative Primaries
State Senate District 7 and House District 18 sport interesting Republican fights, while two Democrats are on the ballot in House District 14.
House Panel Revises Voucher Expansion
The measure, which is at odds with the Senate version, would reduce the number of scholarships, provide a bit of transparency and require immigration status reporting.
McNally Bows Out
The lieutenant governor and Senate speaker, whose district includes a slice of Knox County, will step down after nearly 50 years in the state Legislature.
‘Precariously Positive’
Amid uncertainty caused by federal policies, UT’s Boyd Center projects slow growth for Tennessee’s economy in the coming years.
Bridging the French Broad
A new pedestrian bridge will unify an expanding Seven Islands State Birding Park, thanks to a conservation grant and a longtime benefactor.
Who is John Rose?
The Republican congressman is fighting a lack of name recognition in his quest to beat U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn in the GOP primary for governor in 2026.
‘A Dead Fetus Inside Me’
A Knoxville woman recounts a harrowing pregnancy complication while the GOP-dominated state Senate blocked a bill allowing abortions for fatal fetal anomalies.
Home Rule Tinkering
A bill pushed by Memphis lawmakers could limit how charter counties can change their governmental structure.
State Budget Contraction
Gov. Bill Lee touts innovation in a budget plan that is slightly smaller year over year; Democrats say the proposal reflects misplaced priorities.