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October 28, 2025: Made for nukes, works great for tornadoes
The way our state and local governments work together in a natural disaster has its roots in national defense. Plus, the local news for October 28, 2…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
October 27, 2025: Nun bun theft and an art heist at the Arby’s
Tennessee has several stories of offbeat thefts of art (or “art,” depending on your point of view). Plus, the local news for October 27, 2025, and in…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
October 24, 2025: Putting kids to work
There once was a time when tens of thousands of Tennessee kids under the age of 13 worked dangerous jobs in places like mines and fabric mills. That’…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
October 23, 2025: Monkey around
Play areas have come a long way from the days of monkey bars and scorchingly hot metal slides. That’s by design. Plus, the local news for October 23,…
7 months, 4 weeks ago
October 22, 2025: Parachutes and the 101st
On the anniversary of the world’s first parachute jump, a look at the paratroopers-turned-air-assault soldiers. Plus, the local news for October 22, …
7 months, 4 weeks ago
October 21, 2025: County vs. State
As Shelby County sues the governor for potentially overstepping his role, a look at the state laws that are cited in the court case. Plus, the local …
7 months, 4 weeks ago
October 20, 2025: Taxing trends
The income tax that wasn’t a traditional income tax is gone, but why hasn’t Tennessee eliminated the grocery tax? Plus the local news for October 20,…
8 months ago
October 17, 2025: School voucher mulligans
It looks like school vouchers could be a dominant topic at the state capitol for a third straight year. Plus the local news for October 17, 2025 and …
8 months ago
October 16: The candidate who’s not allowed to vote
The new campaign of a disgraced former sheriff will require the Tennessee GOP to make an interesting decision. Plus the local news for October 16, 20…
8 months ago
October 15, 2025: Speaking out by showing up
Another round of No Kings demonstrations are scheduled for this weekend. Plus the local news for October 15, 2025 and this week’s edition of What Whe…
8 months ago