Lawmakers honor 15 enslaved men who built Tennessee Capitol, seek permanent memorial
Keeble, the first Black representative to the Tennessee legislature ... men and recognize them in a continued way in this Capitol building,” said Jones, who led protests against the Forrest ...
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‘It’s a right, not a privilege’: Rally outside State Capitol ahead of hearing for undocumented students bill
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Ahead of a House Education Committee hearing Wednesday, protestors gathered on the steps of the east side of the Tennessee State Capitol Building, chanting against bill ...
Tennessee bill to add 10% tax, ban on certain vape products nears final Senate vote
A bill to tax vape products up to 10% – more than tobacco – and ban products not in the FDA approval process will likely see ...
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Lawmakers honor enslaved craftspeople who built the Tennessee State Capitol
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The Tennessee Capitol is a monument representing democracy and freedom but state archives found enslaved people were the ones who built it. Students read a resolution ...
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Priscilla Presley receives Tennessee's highest honor for civilians, lobbies for Memphis museum
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — It's pretty common to spot familiar faces, both old and new, within the hallowed halls of the Tennessee Capitol Building. But there was a special guest Monday that had ...