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Bridgestone Americas, Inc. Expands Community Investment Across Middle Tennessee
Tennessee Today
NASHVILLE, TN — As Middle Tennessee continues to grow, one of its longest-standing corporate anchors is putting real dollars behind the communities growing alongside it. Bridgestone Americas announced it will distribute more than $1.13 million in grants through its trust fund in the first half of 2026, with more than half of that funding…
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TennCare Prohibited from Covering Gender Transition Procedures
Tennessee Today
As of July 1, TennCare will no longer be allowed to provide coverage for gender transition procedures. This legislation was signed into law earlier this month by Governor Bill Lee and is yet another move by the Tennessee legislature towards banning gender transitions. In 2023, Tennessee banned gender transition procedures for minors. The bill further…
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Tennessee Leads the Way with New Law Protecting Child Influencers
Tennessee Today
https://www.influencer-hero.com/blogs/discover-how-to-find-family-influencers-a-comprehensive-guide-to-identifying-top-influencers-in-the-family-industry In a move being praised as both forward-thinking and family-focused, Tennessee lawmakers have passed groundbreaking legislation designed to protect children featured in monetized social media content, marking a major step forward in updating child labor laws for the digital age. Senate Bill 1469 now heads to Governor Bill Lee’s desk after earning overwhelming bipartisan…
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Tennessee’s Winning Streak: Volunteer State Brings Home Four National Honors
Tennessee Today
In a year when much of the country is navigating economic uncertainty, Tennessee is moving in the opposite direction. The state brought home four CiCi Awards from Trade & Industry Development, a national recognition of projects that are driving real investment, job creation, and community impact. It is a strong signal that Tennessee’s business…
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Tennessee House Passes Bill to Establish That There Are Only Two Sexes as Official State Policy
Tennessee Today
A bill that would establish that there are only two sexes as the official policy of Tennessee is back on the legislative calendar this year. As of Monday, the Tennessee House has passed the measure. The bill’s sponsor, Representative Mark Cochran (R-Englewood), spoke of the premise of the bill on the House floor this Monday,…
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New Cygnal Poll Shows Blackburn Commanding Lead in Tennessee GOP Governor’s Race
Tennessee Today
NASHVILLE, TN — A newly released statewide poll from Cygnal shows U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn holding a dominant lead in the 2026 Republican primary for Tennessee governor, further solidifying her position as the clear frontrunner in the race. Conducted among likely Republican voters, the survey found Blackburn leading the field with 58% support, far…
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Tennessee Senate Passes the “Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act”
Tennessee Today
Charlie Kirk on his Comeback Tour at the University of Tennessee on March 13, 2025 (Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel) On Thursday, the Tennessee Senate passed a bill dubbed the “Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act” which allows public schools to teach the positive impacts of religion throughout American history, although it does not require schools to…
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President Trump Set to Visit Tennessee
Tennessee Today
President Donald Trump visits the U.S. Park Police Anacostia Operations Facility Aug. 21, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) MEMPHIS, TN — President Donald Trump will be in Memphis on Monday, putting a national spotlight on what many here see as real progress in the fight against crime. The visit, announced by White…
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Blackburn Dominates Williamson County GOP Straw Poll for Tennessee Governor
Tennessee Star
A straw poll conducted during Friday night’s 2026 Reagan Day Gala put on by the Williamson County Republican Party (WCRP) shows U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) to be the overwhelmingly favorite Republican candidate running in the 2026 Tennessee gubernatorial election among Republicans in the county. Out of those who participated in the poll, Blackburn garnered…
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Democrats Nominate Talarico in Bid to Crack Texas’ Red Wall
Tennessee Today
Democrats Nominate Talarico in Bid to Crack Texas’ Red Wall James Talarico won the Texas Senate Democratic nomination on March 3, 2026. Photo by John Moore/Getty Images Texas State Rep. James Talarico has secured the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate after defeating incumbent Rep. Jasmine Crockett. This closely watched primary election became one of…
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