JC Bowman - The Debate Over Foreign-Language Requirements in Tennessee

The Tennessee Board of Education is talking about change. They want to eliminate the requirement for high school students to study a foreign language for two years. The idea comes from Bob Eby, the Board Chairman. He believes students might do better if …

Sen. Campbell opposes effort to cut world-language graduation requirement in Tennessee high schools

State Sen. Heidi Campbell, D-Nashville, announced her opposition to a proposal under consideration by the Tennessee State Board of Education that would eliminate the world language graduation requirement for public high school students. In a letter to …

Josh Heupel announces Boo Carter status on Tennessee 2025 team

How Tennessee QB Joey Aguilar crammed film to make up for lost time

East Tennessee owners share feedback with federally appointed leaders for the Small Business Administration

More than 35 East Tennessee small business owners met in Knoxville to discuss federal regulation challenges with SBA leaders. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Some east Tennessee small businesses made their voices heard about federal regulations. Small Business …

What to expect with the new expansion of the Tennessee Theatre

The Tennessee Theatre is expanding into the neighboring "612 Building" and will feature five unique building levels. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Theatre's expansion into the neighboring "612 Building" will feature five levels, …

Lawsuit from WBIR and other media companies challenge new Tennessee 'buffer zone' law

A new law increases the chance you can face arrest if you come too close to a police officer anywhere, and they tell you to stay back. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Under a new Tennessee law, you can be arrested if you get too close to a law enforcement officer. The …

Tennessee lawmakers calculate state's education future without federal cash flow

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A task force in Tennessee made up of state lawmakers has begun its work of making sure students and local education agencies are properly funded, in case the money the state gets from the federal government dries up. On Tuesday, 5 of the …

Tennessee death row inmate requests Supreme Court review, postponement of execution date

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Byron Black, a Tennessee death row inmate, has filed a petition for writ of certiorari, or a higher court review, with the United States Supreme Court, and a pause on his scheduled execution. Black's execution is scheduled for …

Republican Tennessee congressman recovering after being kicked by a horse

Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tennessee) was kicked by one of his horses while working on his farm over the weekend and suffered a broken rib, he said Tuesday. The Republican congressman was transported to a hospital on Sunday and discharged the same day. “Since …