ERIC BLEDSOE: Tennessee Taking Lead In Protecting Civil Rights And Free Enterprise—And Stopping Political Debanking
Last week, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R.) signed into law a first-of-its-kind ban on politicized debanking. Sponsored by Rep. Jason Zachary (R.) and Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson (R.), HB 2100 will prohibit the nation’s largest banks from discriminating against individuals, businesses, and non-profits for their political and religious views. The new law is a landmark reform […]
Steve-O leaves California for Tennessee, celebrates no taxes
Stuntman and “Jackass” star Steve-O is leaving the Hollywood hills after more than a decade, opting for more land and less taxes in Tennessee. The former TV star turned stand-up comedian moved his family, animals, and even his skateboard to his new, expansive property and adopted them to a ranch in the South, where he […]
Unionization vote at Tennessee VW plant certified
A unionization vote at the Volkswagen plant in Tennessee has been approved by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Volkswagen and the United Auto Workers (UAW) announced Tuesday. Workers at the Chattanooga plant voted two weeks ago, with 73% (2,628 workers) of 985 employees voting in favor of forming a union, and 27% opposed. “Volkswagen […]
Tennessee Governor Signs Bill Allowing Teachers to Conceal Carry
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R) signed a controversial bill Friday that allows teachers to carry concealed handguns in schools. Under this bill, SB1325Teachers and staff at schools in the state are allowed to carry concealed firearms on school grounds as long as they have a handgun permit and receive written permission from the principal or […]
Tennessee Gov. Lee signs bill allowing concealed carry for public schoolteachers
Tennessee teachers will be allowed to carry concealed handguns on public school property under a bill signed Friday by Gov. Bill Lee. Lee, a Republican, had announced his support for the proposal a day earlier, flanked by Republican legislative leaders who helped pass the bill in the Republican-dominated General Assembly. “What’s important is that we […]
Tennessee set to pass law targeting groomers who recruit and transport kids for sex changes without parental consent
Despite warnings from scientists, indications that such barbaric acts are based on pseudoscience, and other Western countries beginning to put on the brakes, Democrats and other radicals across the country continue to push back against ideologues. seem intent on helping children socially and medically transition behind their parents’ backs. In New York, for example, voters […]
Tennessee nears law banning adults from helping minors find, receive sex reassignment care
Tennessee lawmakers in the Republican-dominated state House passed a bill Thursday that would make it illegal for adults to help minors find and receive gender reassignment care without the child’s parents’ permission. The bill now heads to Gov. Bill Lee’s desk where it could be signed into law. The state Senate passed the bill last […]
School choice proponent warns Tennessee Republicans after school choice bill fails: ‘They will lose the war’
education Experts reacted to Tennessee’s failure to pass a school choice bill, which was gaining momentum after years of effort. After the Republican Party Gov. Bill Lee expects a ‘revolution’ in school choice Developments in the Volunteer State dashed his hopes Monday when the state Legislature passed a school choice bill. Corey DeAngelis, a senior […]
Tennessee teachers may soon carry guns, thanks to lawmakers who ignored desperate, theatrical stunts from activists
The Tennessee General Assembly has passed a bill that would allow teachers to carry concealed weapons under certain conditions, despite angry theatrics from activists. On Tuesday, hundreds of anti-gun radicals stepped up their efforts to block gun rights legislation. They stormed the Capitol in Nashville carrying placards and chanting uninspired slogans such as “Blood on […]
Tennessee teachers step closer to carrying firearms in classroom after state lawmakers pass GOP-backed bill
The Tennessee General Assembly overwhelmingly passed a bill Tuesday with Republican support that would allow teachers to carry firearms on school grounds, but the names of the armed teachers were not made public. Earlier this month, Tennessee Republican lawmakers joined forces to approve Senate Bill 1325 by a vote of 26-5. The bill would allow […]