Tag: Tennessee state government
Tennessee Senate OKs bid to remove ‘slavery’ as punishment
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Senate on Monday advanced a proposal that would remove a clause in the state's constitution allowing slavery or involuntary...
House panel rejects push to oust judge over absentee voting
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A Tennessee House panel on Tuesday rejected a push to remove a judge for expanding absentee voting in 2020 in response...
Push to oust judge over absentee vote ruling sparks outcry
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Republican-dominated Tennessee House is sparking fears of an unprecedented breach of judicial independence by moving forward with a proposal to...
Snead sets rushing mark, Austin Peay edges Tenn St 27-20
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. — Brian Snead set an FCS record for yards in a quarter when he rushed for three long touchdowns to jumpstart Austin...
Clay leads Tennessee Tech over Austin Peay 81-76
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Jr. Clay had a career-high 31 points, hitting the clinching free throws with three seconds left, and Tennessee Tech narrowly defeated...
Gay GOP lawmaker urges defeat of anti-trans athlete bill
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Legislation to ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' sports would likely result in vulnerable students being marginalized while also harming...
Tennessee Tech edges defending OVC champ Austin Peay 27-21
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — David Gist ran for a pair of touchdowns and Tennessee Tech defeated defending Missouri Valley Conference champion Austin Peay 27-21 in...