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Tennessee Special Session ends with confrontation among lawmakers

The Tennessee House adjourned early Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023, effectively ending a special session on public safety. House Democrats and the public in gallery protested, leading to a confrontation on the House floor.

 

TN special session live updates: As House, Senate end special session, chaos ensues

Lawmakers will return Tuesday as a stalemate continues between the House and Senate.

 

Broadway Bridge to partially reopen soon after months of closure

The Broadway Bridge was first closed in July and appears to be on track and within budget for the project, according to TDOT.

 

On the campaign trail: Attack ads and candidates' takes on stadium, racetrack

Early voting is underway, and a PAC supporting Alice Rolli for Nashville mayor has launched an attack ad campaign against contender Freddie O'Connell.

 

Could a $1 billion lottery jackpot happen again? Chances of winning, highest winners, more

In 2023, the jackpots for Mega Millions and Powerball have exceed $1 billion three times. What are the odds?

 

TN House, Senate remain deadlocked despite Gov. Bill Lee's push to break the stalemate

As the Tennessee House and Senate remain deadlocked on the scope of the special session, Gov. Bill Lee endorsed a slate of 12 bills.

 

Nashville police say man fired several shots into victim's truck, killing him

A 24-year-old man has been charged in connection with a fatal shooting in South Nashville.

 

Republican lawmakers silence 'Tennessee Three' Democrat on House floor for day on 'out of order' rule

The vote came as Tennessee lawmakers returned for a special session that was called in response to the deadly elementary school shooting in March.

 

Tennessee special session on public safety enters second week in Nashville

Tennessee's special session on public safety begins second week. Things began in court on Monday in a fight over the General Assembly's ban on signs.

 

Free speech or orderly business: House sign rules remain blocked, judge rules

Davidson County Chancellor Anne Martin heard arguments over whether a sign rule in the House violated the free speech rights of Tennesseans.

 

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