Governor of Tennessee

Nashville, WNBA and Tennessee

‘Tennessee Summitt’: Former governor, investors make bid to bring WNBA team to Nashville

A group of investors, including a former governor of Tennessee, has made a bid to bring a professional women’s basketball team to the Volunteer State. Former Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and his wife are reportedly leading a group of investors in the bid to bring a Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) team to Nashville.

The New York Times · 7h

Nashville group submits bid for WNBA expansion team ‘Tennessee Summitt’

News of the Nashville bid comes in the midst of a growth period in the WNBA, which intends to expand to 16 teams by 2028.

USA Today · 5h

Why Tyler Summitt said Nashville WNBA bid is 'perfect way' to honor Pat Summitt's legacy

Tyler Summitt said the Nashville bid for a WNBA expansion team, named the Tennessee Summitt, is the "perfect way" to honor Pat Summitt's legacy.

Hosted on MSN · 8h

Nashville bids for WNBA team, would honor Pat Summitt with name

Nashville's bid to join the WNBA features a star-filled investor group including Candace Parker, Peyton Manning and entertainers Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. The team would be named in honor of the late Pat Summitt.

Tennessee, Immigration

FOX13 Memphis · 7h

Immigration bill heading to desk of Tennessee Governor Bill Lee

A bill seeking to strengthen immigration policies in Tennessee could soon be signed into law by Tennessee Governor Bill Lee.

Newsweek on MSN · 6h

Tennessee Bill Would Prohibit Voting Against Trump Immigration Policies

The legislation could mean jail time and a fine for those supporting sanctuary policies designed to protect migrants.

USA Today · 4h

Tennessee GOP passes immigration law to criminalize elected officials' votes

The law, pushed by Gov. Bill Lee as an immigration enforcement measure, will also establish a new immigration czar and office in the state.

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Organizations share positive, negative reactions to passage of Gov. Lee’s school choice bill

On Thursday, Jan. 30, the Tennessee House and Senate passed the proposed school choice program, a disaster relief package for ...

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Gov. Lee marks the close of special legislative session, passes full agenda

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee marked the close of the special legislative session and the successful passage of his full agenda, including the Education Freedom Act, a disaster relief package, and public ...

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Tennessee governor’s school voucher bill barrels toward final votes in special legislative session

The Senate sponsor defended the voucher proposal against critics who said it favors affluent families: “It shouldn’t be based ...

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Governor Lee's school voucher bill is moving forward. But what does the bill actually do?

A bill filed for school vouchers for Tennessee students has transitioned for a special session, finally mapping out the ...

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Tennessee House sends immigration bill to Gov. Bill Lee's desk, ACLU preparing to challenge it

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A controversial immigration bill passed the Tennessee House Wednesday, sending it to Governor Bill Lee's ...

Price tag for Tennessee immigration plan lowered from $20M to $5M

The cost estimate of Gov. Bill Lee’s sweeping state immigration enforcement plan fell dramatically in the space of a few ...

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Illegal immigrant accused of shooting at small-town officer in high-speed chase faces possible deportation

An illegal immigrant from Guatemala was charged in the shooting of a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper after he led police on ...

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TN special session: Discussion begins over governor’s school choice program

Gov. Lee called for a special session for his proposed school choice program, a disaster relief package for those affected by Hurricane Helene, and prepare the state for President Trump’s new ...

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Helene relief bill passes in Tennessee General Assembly

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — A Helene relief bill passed in the Tennessee General Assembly on Wednesday. The bill creates two ...

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