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As cost-of-living expenses continue to climb across the country and in Tennessee, a new poll is shedding light on Tennesseans' views of state spending and other policies affecting affordability across the Volunteer State. The Beacon Center of Tennessee released an independently financed statewide survey of 1,200 registered Tennessee voters on Nov. 12, featuring questions on everything from Tennesseans' favorite Dolly Parton song to their stance on the death penalty . Among those topics, Tennessee voters also answered several questions on state and national policies shaping Tennessee's economic landscape. Property taxes and professional sports stadiums were two topics Tennesseans took particularly strong positions on. On the other hand, the 1,200 voters had mixed opinions on tariffs, though many reported feeling more negative than positive effects from the policy. Here is what Tennesseans think of some of the state's most consequential financial issues, according to The Beacon Center of Tennessee's latest poll . What do Tennesseans think about property tax caps? Support for property tax limits runs high among Tennessee voters, with 88% saying local property tax increases should be capped each year, while only 6% oppose such a limit. The poll also found that property tax caps carry political appeal, as
Forget fancy cocktail lounges, overpriced drinks, and bars where you have to dress to impress, because Tennessee’s best dive bars are all about cheap beer, good music, and unforgettable nights out. We’re talking about places where you can belt out karaoke songs under Christmas lights, sink your teeth into...
Imagine hearing that your state has voted to ban property taxes. It sounds like a reason to celebrate, especially when homeowners are already dealing with rising housing costs. But Tennessee voters have approved a measure that comes with an important catch. The new constitutional amendment bans the state government from...
(The Center Square) – The Tennessee Senate will look at recent issues with executions when it returns to work in January, building on conversations that a committee was already engaged in before the failed attempt involving Christa Gail Pike, Lt. Gov.-elect Jack Johnson tells The Center Square. Two executions failed in 2026, according to information from the Department of Correction. Pike survived her execution on Sept. 30 and was transferred to the infirmary ward at the Debra K. Johnson Rehabilitation Center in Nashville on Oct. 10, her attorneys said. What happened in the execution room is still under investigation. She was sentenced to death for the 1995 murder of 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer, according to information from the department. The Department of Correction called for lifesaving measures for Pike after she was still breathing following two doses of the execution drug pentobarbital, according to her attorneys. The department also stopped the execution of Tony Carruthers in May because medical personnel could not find a vein. He is housed in the Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville. Carruthers was convicted of murder in 1996 for the deaths of Marcellos Anderson, his mother, Delois Anderson and Frederick Tucker, according to the Department of
Some pancakes are worth getting out of bed for. Others are worth driving across Tennessee to find, whether you’re craving a classic buttermilk stack, a plate loaded with chocolate chips, or something you can flip yourself. These seven breakfast spots prove there’s more than one way to do pancakes...
A Murfreesboro Powerball winner took home $50,000 from the Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026 drawing, according to the Tennessee Lottery. The player matched four numbers plus the Powerball to land the prize. The winning ticket was sold at a Thorntons store in Rutherford County. More Tennessee Lottery Results! Winning Powerball Ticket Sold at Thorntons in Murfreesboro […] The post Murfreesboro Powerball Player Wins $50,000 appeared first on Wilson County Source .
Lawmakers have already filed new bills addressing things like punishments for the murder of child victims and Tennessee's annual sales tax holiday to a statue of Dolly Parton on the capitol grounds.
Beautiful morning at the State Capitol for the unveiling of the new David Crockett statue. Entitled ‘Guardian of the Frontier’, this 1,500-pound bronze statue, sculpted by Jamie Lester, is a fitting tribute to Tennessee’s own David Crockett. The statue features several details that reflect Crockett’s life and...
Unity Medical Center in Manchester has announced an expansion of its specialty healthcare services with the addition of Dr. Michael Tepedino and Nurse Practitioner Julie Henson. The partnership officially began November 1 and will provide residents of Coffee County and surrounding communities with greater access to urology care closer to...
Coffee County Central High School senior point guard Jules Ferrell officially signed Wednesday to continue her basketball career at Middle Tennessee State University. Ferrell has put together an impressive high school basketball career, earning Freshman of the Year and All-District honors during her freshman season with the Lady Raiders. She followed that performance with another All-District selection as a sophomore.
New federal standards will affect child car seats sold after Dec. 5, 2026, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department’s Traffic Division. Police say parents may see different height and weight guidance on new seats, even for models they already own. Police advise caregivers to follow both the car...
Small businesses and nonprofit organizations across seven Middle Tennessee counties struggling with the financial impact of this fall’s drought may be eligible for up to $2 million in federal disaster assistance through the U.S. Small Business Administration. And, the area includes Grundy County. The SBA announced Tuesday, Nov. 10,...
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Snow showers were showing up on radar across the mountains early Friday, with some of the highest peaks along the Tennessee border potentially picking up several inches before the weekend is over. And while most of the accumulation is expected to stay in the higher...
These are the latest business licenses in Robertson County from October 29 to November 12, 2026, from the Tennessee County Clerk. You can find archives of business license news right here!. Whether you are looking to start your own business or simply curious about what new companies may be entering...
A Tennessee bakery serves a roast beef sandwich named after a waterfall. The building that holds it dates back to 1908 and made it through a fire in 1914. That detail alone had me hooked. Then I learned about a farm cafe where the cheese on your melt is made right on the property.
It’s pretty remarkable that Allie Phillips answers her own emails, given the mother of two—and newly elected Democratic member of the Tennessee House of Representatives—has been fielding media inquiries nonstop since last week’s midterm elections. In Nashville the weekend after her win, Phillips’s name was still plastered everywhere—from the Honky Tonk Highway entertainment district to the city’s oldest diner to venerable lesbian karaoke institution the Lipstick Lounge.
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — Tennessee drivers will face a new requirement when registering a vehicle for the first time beginning in January. Hamilton County Clerk Office is reminding motorists to bring proof of citizenship or lawful presence to avoid delays when registering their vehicles. According to a news release...
The Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for The Fieldhouse Athletics, a new indoor batting and pitching facility at 1832 McArthur Street in Manchester. The facility will hold its grand opening Saturday, Nov. 14, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Visitors can try out the equipment for free during the grand opening.
Governor-elect Marsha Blackburn has appointed an advisory committee to review the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services, which has been plagued by issues while serving some of the state’s most vulnerable kids. For years, families and advocates have reported issues with DCS. The goal of the new committee is...
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WCYB) — The bracket for The Classic at Tennessee high School was drawn on Wednesday night at Toyota of Bristol. The tournament features 18 teams from eight different states, with eight local squads taking the court. The Classic will kick off on Dec. 26. at Viking Hall...
