Could legalized recreation pot be coming to Tennessee? If approved, two new state bills make it seem likely.
September 7, 2026
Category: State News
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New website honors life’s work of state naturalist
MackPrichard.org is a free website that serves as a repository for Prichard’s decades of work with the state, including his presentations, photos and writings. The website has been designed to assist environmental education in the state.
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State wildlife agency warns about bogus license website
STATE NEWS — The Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency (TWRA) warned local hunters and fishers today about a scam website appearing in search results on Google when you type in the words “Tennessee fishing license.” The scam website prompts citizens to enter personally identifying information like name, date of birth, social security number, driver’s license number,...
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Breaking: Coronavirus not confirmed in Tennessee
STATE NEWS | Cookeville — Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) officials released Thursday that a Tennessee Tech student is currently being tested for Coronvirus in Cookeville. That case has not yet been confirmed.
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New bill seeks to cap insulin prices in Tennessee
STATE NEWS — Tennessee exists as part of the Diabetes Belt. We enjoy the fifth highest rate of the disease in the U.S. Doctors diagnose 36,000 Tennesseans with diabetes each day. Over 650,000 adults live with the disease in the Volunteer State. That’s nearly 13 percent of all Tennesseans as compared to 10 percent nationally....
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Council member asks for legal “blank check” to revisit barrel tax issue
In November 2011, the Metro Council decided by a 10-5 vote. Back then, the Lynchburg Chamber of Commerce unanimously opposed the proposal. In April 2018, the General Assembly decided by a 78-12 vote. But on Monday night, Metro Council member Tommy Brown asked his fellow council members to a approve a legal “blank check” to...
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Chinese Festival of Lights at the Nashville Zoo will end Feb. 2
500 custom-made lantern across 60 acres including a 200 foot long dragon ... oh my.
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3 reasons to see Pearl Jam in Nashville on April 2
NASHVILLE — Pearl Jam will return to Music City on April 2 to play a show at Bridgestone Arena to support their new album, Gigaton. Tickets go on sale this Friday, January 24 at 10 a.m. Here are three reasons you should go: 1 | It’s been awhile since they’ve played in Nashville. The venue...
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TWRA: Two new counties test positive for deer disease
{Editor’s Note: This article includes updated details and was originally published on Sept. 9. and Sept. 25} STATE NEWS — According to recent reports from the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency (TWRA), deer in two new Tennessee counties have now tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) and another county is now classified as high risk....
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New bill would ban felony animal abusers from owning pets
STATE NEWS — To some, animals exist as close companions and furry family members. Unfortunately, to others, an animal’s welfare just isn’t the priority. In the most extreme cases, individuals hoard animals in cruel conditions or intentionally cause them harm. A new proposed Tennessee law aims to prevent those individuals from owning pets for a...