Governor of Tennessee

WNBA, Nashville and Tennessee

‘Tennessee Summitt’: Former governor, investors make bid to bring WNBA team to Nashville

A group of investors, including a former governor of Tennessee, has made a bid to bring a professional women’s basketball team to the Volunteer State. Former Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and his wife are reportedly leading a group of investors in the bid to bring a Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) team to Nashville.

The New York Times · 7h

Nashville group submits bid for WNBA expansion team ‘Tennessee Summitt’

News of the Nashville bid comes in the midst of a growth period in the WNBA, which intends to expand to 16 teams by 2028.

The Tennessean (Nashville) on … · 7h

Tennessee Summitt: Big names behind WNBA bid include Peyton Manning, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill

Here are the star-studded, well-funded investors trying to land a WNBA expansion dubbed Tennessee Summitt in Nashville, named after icon Pat Summitt.

Bill Lee, Tennessee

FOX13 Memphis · 7h

Immigration bill heading to desk of Tennessee Governor Bill Lee

A bill seeking to strengthen immigration policies in Tennessee could soon be signed into law by Tennessee Governor Bill Lee.

WTVF · 23h

Governor Lee's school voucher bill is moving forward. But what does the bill actually do?

A bill filed for school vouchers for Tennessee students has transitioned for a special session, finally mapping out the funding for how the initiative would even work.

Newsweek on MSN · 6h

Tennessee Bill Would Prohibit Voting Against Trump Immigration Policies

The legislation could mean jail time and a fine for those supporting sanctuary policies designed to protect migrants.

WBBJ-TV49m

Gov. Lee marks the close of special legislative session, passes full agenda

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee marked the close of the special legislative session and the successful passage of his full agenda, including the Education Freedom Act, a disaster relief package, and public ...

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Organizations share positive, negative reactions to passage of Gov. Lee’s school choice bill

On Thursday, Jan. 30, the Tennessee House and Senate passed the proposed school choice program, a disaster relief package for ...

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Tennessee legislature paves way for Helene aid as Democrats push for more funds

During a special legislative session that went into the evening Wednesday, lawmakers approved a series of measures aimed at ...

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Tennessee governor’s school voucher bill barrels toward final votes in special legislative session

The Senate sponsor defended the voucher proposal against critics who said it favors affluent families: “It shouldn’t be based ...

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TN special session: Discussion begins over governor’s school choice program

Gov. Lee called for a special session for his proposed school choice program, a disaster relief package for those affected by Hurricane Helene, and prepare the state for President Trump’s new ...

Price tag for Tennessee immigration plan lowered from $20M to $5M

The cost estimate of Gov. Bill Lee’s sweeping state immigration enforcement plan fell dramatically in the space of a few ...

Chattanooga Times Free Press3d

Hixson’s Reneau to oppose Tennessee governor’s tuition grants

Hixson, plans to vote against the expansion of Tennessee's program to use state money to help families pay for private school ...

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Tennessee Senate passes bill to create immigration agency, prosecute local officials who offer sanctuary

The House bill heads to the floor Thursday at 10:30 a.m. EST. If the House passes the bill, it’ll be sent to Governor Bill ...

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