Friday, April 26, 2024

State & Local Government

TXMD’s sold out, dystopian fashion show finds art in classification

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MTSU College Democrats host forum with political candidates to spark awareness about upcoming elections

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MTSU freshman stars in “Bring It On: The Musical”

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Global music phenomenon: A preview of MTSU’s String Band Summit

Featured photo by The Center for Popular Music and The Center for Chinese Music and Culture Story by Bailey...

Rock isn’t dead, you’re just not looking hard enough

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Religious freedom activists meet in Nashville, discuss marriage equality laws

Dawn Wyatt//Contributing Writer  Religious leaders and elected officials from across Tennessee converged in downtown Nashville Thursday for “Stand in the Gap for Truth,” a rally on...

Tennessee Lawmakers Create “Pastor Protection Act” in Light of Supreme Court Ruling

Two Tennessee lawmakers say they are working on a bill designed to protect clergy and houses of worship that refuse to perform or host same-sex marriages. The...

New $46k logo for Tennessee spurs debate, hashtag on Twitter

The new logo for the state of Tennessee, as announced by Channel 4 WSMV, has spurred debate amongst Tennessee residents and led to the...

Tennessee designs new, minimalistic logo for $46K

Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam's office has confirmed a new, more minimal logo will replace the tri-star and flags that have represented the state since...

Haslam Administration Sued for Refusing to Produce Open Records

A corporate tax attorney is suing Republican Gov. Bill Haslam's administration for refusing to produce documents under the Tennessee Open Records Act. Brett Carter of...

Exemption in Tennessee Whiskey Law May Be Unconstitutional

An embattled state law establishing legal requirements to market spirits as "Tennessee Whiskey" could run afoul of both the U.S. and state constitutions for...