Podcasts about tennessee general assembly

Local-Level Accountability To Keep Illegal Aliens Off Voter Rolls…Mandated Citizenship Checks Before Getting State Benefits…Gaslighting At Its Best??? TN School Districts Prep For Non-Existent ICE Incursions…Legal Deterrents For Abortion Pill Pushers…Getting Rid Of Sales Tax On Fresh Fruit & Veggies? The Tennessee Conservative's Olivia Lupia joins Yaffee LIVE to discuss all this & More!Check out more from Yaffee LIVE HERE - https://www.wgow.com/2025/05/12/yaffee-live-2/

Democrats Vote in TNGOP Primaries, Sexton is SilentWilliam Slater Targets Homeschoolers, Ignores Failing Government SchoolsRusty Grills Reluctantly Pulls Bill Shielding Poison Companies Amid Grassroots Push-Back - Will the Empire Strike Back?Like what we're doing & want us to stick around?Donate Today! - https://bit.ly/3OBZvcCSubscribe to our FREE daily (M-F) eNewsletter - https://bit.ly/3ybSpV8Not afraid to admit you're a Conservative? Advertise with us!  Check out our advertising options here -  https://tinyurl.com/2re6bfswFollow The Tennessee Conservative on these Free Speech platforms:TTC on X - https://x.com/TnCoNews1TTC on MeWe -https://bit.ly/3SbuqxWTTC on Gettr - https://bit.ly/3LifSKCTTC on Gab - https://bit.ly/3di03aiTTC on Truth - https://bit.ly/3BINn5BTTC on Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-399985TTC on Parler - https://app.parler.com/thetennesseeconservative

Tennessee State-Level Penalties For Illegal Aliens...Conservative Legislation That Actually Helps Keep Non-English Speakers Off TN Roads...Moving in the Right Direction - Not Being Forced To Use Preferred Pronouns/Honorifics...Allowing TN Schools To Have Chaplains...The Tennessee Conservative's Brandon Lewis joins YAFFEE Live to discuss all this & more!Check out more from Yaffee HERE! - https://www.wgow.com/2025/05/12/yaffee-live-2/

Will Tennessee Become The Model For Immigration Policies For The Rest Of The States?Commercial Drivers Now Required To Prove Citizenship…Say Your Prayers, Take Your Vitamins… Go To Drag Shows???Protecting Religious Speech In Our TN Public Schools… The Tennessee Conservative's Brandon Lewis joins YAFFEE Live to discuss all this & more!Check out more from YAFFEE HERE! - https://www.wgow.com/2025/05/12/yaffee-live-2/

The Tennessee General Assembly reconvenes for another session this week. Today we take you inside the halls of power to preview the key issues, potential legislation and the political dynamics that will shape the next few months – and our state's future. We hear from reporters who offer insights into what's at stake and break down major topics expected to dominate the conversation in the coming months — from school vouchers and immigration policy to targeting drag shows. It's a lot. And we want to hear from you: What issues are important to you? And what do you want from lawmakers in the coming months? Join the conversation by calling 615-760-2000.This episode was produced by Mary Mancini.Guests Sam Stockard, Reporter and Columnist, Tennessee Lookout Marianna Bacallao, State Legislature Reporter, WPLN Mandy Spears, Executive vice president, The Sycamore Institute

Will Democrats Manage To Block A Monument To Unborn Children On Tennessee Capitol Grounds?Legislation To Require Law Enforcement To Work With ICE…TN Driver's Licenses for Non-Citizens?Controversial Bills Coming Up This Legislative Session…The Tennessee Conservative's Brandon Lewis joins YAFFEE Live to discuss all this & more!Check out more from Yaffee Here -- https://www.wgow.com/2025/05/12/yaffee-live-2/

In this final episode, we learn where the killers are today (spoiler: they're all still in prison and likely always will be), the two laws passed in Channon and Chris's names that protect future victims, the families' ongoing fight to ensure they're never forgotten, a little about the families and some personal struggles they've faced, the racial controversy that surrounded the case, and more.Resources and Support For Survivors of Sexual Violence:RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)RAINN Online Chat: online.rainn.orgFor Crime Victims and Families:National Center for Victims of Crime: 1-855-4-VICTIM (1-855-484-2846)Parents of Murdered Children: www.pomc.orgFor Mental Health Support:National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357IN LOVING MEMORYChannon Gail Christian April 29, 1985 - January 9, 2007 Beloved daughter, friend, student, golfer, and beautiful soul.Hugh Christopher Newsom Jr. September 21, 1983 - January 7, 2007 Beloved son, carpenter, baseball player, and kind heart.They were loved. They are remembered. They will never be forgotten.Sources:https://www.newspapers.com/ (Historical archive - subscription required)https://www.knoxnews.com/ (Search "Christian Newsom" for extensive archive)https://abcnews.go.com/ (Search "Channon Christian")https://www.cnn.com/ (Coverage of trials and scandal)https://www.foxnews.com/ (Michelle Malkin coverage 2007)https://www.wbir.com/ (WBIR-TV extensive trial coverage)https://www.wate.com/ (WATE 6 On Your Side)https://www.wvlt.tv/ (WVLT Local 8 News)https://www.tncourts.gov/ (Tennessee State Courts)https://www.tsc.state.tn.us/ (Tennessee Supreme Court opinions)https://www.knoxcounty.org/criminal/ (Knox County Criminal Court)https://law.justia.com/cases/tennessee/ (Tennessee case law database)https://scholar.google.com/ (Search: "State v. Davidson" "State v. Cobbins" etc.)https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts (Federal case records)https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ (Public Access to Court Electronic Records - fee required)https://www.capitol.tn.gov/ (Tennessee General Assembly)https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/108/pub/pc0962.pdf (Chris Newsom Act - SB 2552/HB 2658)https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/108/pub/pc0963.pdf (Channon Christian Act - SB 2553/HB 2659)https://www.rainn.org/ (RAINN - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)https://www.pomc.org/ (Parents of Murdered Children)https://victimsofcrime.org/ (National Center for Victims of Crime)University of Tennessee Foundation: https://www.utfi.org/"The Christian-Newsom Murders: 10 Years Later" - Knoxville News Sentinel Special Reporthttps://www.aetv.com/ (A&E "Injustice with Nancy Grace")https://www.oxygen.com/ (Oxygen Network coverage)https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/ (Investigation Discovery features)https://www.aafs.org/ (American Academy of Forensic Sciences)https://www.forensicscienceeducation.org/ (Forensic science education resources)https://www.ncjrs.gov/ (National Criminal Justice Reference Service)https://bjs.ojp.gov/ (Bureau of Justice Statistics)https://apps.tn.gov/foil-app/ (Tennessee Felon Offender Information Lookup)Search names: Davidson, Cobbins, Thomas, Coleman, Boydhttps://www.tn.gov/correction/sp/death-row.html (Tennessee Death Row information)https://www.knoxnews.com/archives/ (January-February 2007)https://www.knoxnews.com/archives/ (Trial coverage)https://www.knoxnews.com/archives/ (March-December 2011)https://www.knoxnews.com/archives/ (Coleman & Thomas retrials)https://www.knoxnews.com/archives/ (August 2019)https://www.tba.org/ (Tennessee Bar Association resources)https://www.knoxcounty.org/ (Knox County government)https://www.knoxvilletn.gov/ (City of Knoxville)https://www.britannica.com/place/Knoxville-Tennessee (Knoxville history)https://www.utk.edu/ (University of Tennessee)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reverie-true-crime--4442888/support.Keep In Touch:Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/reveriecrimepodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/reverietruecrimeTumblr: https://reverietruecrimepodcast.tumblr.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/reverietruecrimeContact: ReverieTrueCrime@gmail.com Intro & Outro by Jahred Gomes: https://www.instagram.com/jahredgomes_official 

By January 2007, all five suspects were in custody. Prosecutors had charged them with 46 counts including murder, rape, kidnapping, and robbery. Between 2008-2010, four separate trials resulted in convictions. It seemed like justice had finally been served and the families could breathe. Then a scandal involving the judge, who presided over the trials, would rock their worlds. Because of his demons, the families would have to go through it all over again.Support ResourcesFor Survivors of Violence:https://www.rainn.org/ - RAINN (1-800-656-4673)https://www.thehotline.org/ - National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233)https://www.crisistextline.org/ - Crisis Text Line (Text HOME to 741741)https://988lifeline.org/ - 988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineFor Families of Murder Victims:https://www.pomc.org/ - Parents of Murdered Childrenhttps://victimsofcrime.org/ - National Center for Victims of Crimehttps://www.ncvc.org/ - National Crime Victim Law InstituteSources:https://www.newspapers.com/ (Historical archive - subscription required)https://www.knoxnews.com/ (Search "Christian Newsom" for extensive archive)https://abcnews.go.com/ (Search "Channon Christian")https://www.cnn.com/ (Coverage of trials and scandal)https://www.foxnews.com/ (Michelle Malkin coverage 2007)https://www.wbir.com/ (WBIR-TV extensive trial coverage)https://www.wate.com/ (WATE 6 On Your Side)https://www.wvlt.tv/ (WVLT Local 8 News)https://www.tncourts.gov/ (Tennessee State Courts)https://www.tsc.state.tn.us/ (Tennessee Supreme Court opinions)https://www.knoxcounty.org/criminal/ (Knox County Criminal Court)https://law.justia.com/cases/tennessee/ (Tennessee case law database)https://scholar.google.com/ (Search: "State v. Davidson" "State v. Cobbins" etc.)https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts (Federal case records)https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ (Public Access to Court Electronic Records - fee required)https://www.capitol.tn.gov/ (Tennessee General Assembly)https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/108/pub/pc0962.pdf (Chris Newsom Act - SB 2552/HB 2658)https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/108/pub/pc0963.pdf (Channon Christian Act - SB 2553/HB 2659)https://www.rainn.org/ (RAINN - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)https://www.pomc.org/ (Parents of Murdered Children)https://victimsofcrime.org/ (National Center for Victims of Crime)University of Tennessee Foundation: https://www.utfi.org/"The Christian-Newsom Murders: 10 Years Later" - Knoxville News Sentinel Special Reporthttps://www.aetv.com/ (A&E "Injustice with Nancy Grace")https://www.oxygen.com/ (Oxygen Network coverage)https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/ (Investigation Discovery features)https://www.aafs.org/ (American Academy of Forensic Sciences)https://www.forensicscienceeducation.org/ (Forensic science education resources)https://www.ncjrs.gov/ (National Criminal Justice Reference Service)https://bjs.ojp.gov/ (Bureau of Justice Statistics)https://apps.tn.gov/foil-app/ (Tennessee Felon Offender Information Lookup)Search names: Davidson, Cobbins, Thomas, Coleman, Boydhttps://www.tn.gov/correction/sp/death-row.html (Tennessee Death Row information)https://www.knoxnews.com/archives/ (January-February 2007)https://www.knoxnews.com/archives/ (Trial coverage)https://www.knoxnews.com/archives/ (March-December 2011)https://www.knoxnews.com/archives/ (Coleman & Thomas retrials)https://www.knoxnews.com/archives/ (August 2019)https://www.tba.org/ (Tennessee Bar Association resources)https://www.knoxcounty.org/ (Knox County government)https://www.knoxvilletn.gov/ (City of Knoxville)https://www.britannica.com/place/Knoxville-Tennessee (Knoxville history)https://www.utk.edu/ (University of Tennessee)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reverie-true-crime--4442888/support.Keep In Touch:Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/reveriecrimepodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/reverietruecrimeTumblr: https://reverietruecrimepodcast.tumblr.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/reverietruecrimeContact: ReverieTrueCrime@gmail.com Intro & Outro by Jahred Gomes: https://www.instagram.com/jahredgomes_official 

Between January 6-9, 2007, Channon Christian and Christopher Newsom were held captive, tortured, raped, and murdered by five perpetrators at a house on Chipman Street in Knoxville, Tennessee.The details are documented through court testimony, medical examiner reports, and forensic evidence are among the most horrific ever presented in an American courtroom. Prosecutors, judges, and jurors struggled to maintain composure. This episode documents what happened during those 36 hours. It is extremely difficult to hear but their families insisted the world know the truth because only by understanding the full horror can we appreciate why justice mattered so much.In memory of Channon and Chris, whose families demanded the truth be told.Support ResourcesFor Survivors of Violence:https://www.rainn.org/ - RAINN (1-800-656-4673)https://www.thehotline.org/ - National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233)https://www.crisistextline.org/ - Crisis Text Line (Text HOME to 741741)https://988lifeline.org/ - 988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineFor Families of Murder Victims:https://www.pomc.org/ - Parents of Murdered Childrenhttps://victimsofcrime.org/ - National Center for Victims of Crimehttps://www.ncvc.org/ - National Crime Victim Law InstituteSources:https://www.newspapers.com/ (Historical archive - subscription required)https://www.knoxnews.com/ (Search "Christian Newsom" for extensive archive)https://abcnews.go.com/ (Search "Channon Christian")https://www.cnn.com/ (Coverage of trials and scandal)https://www.foxnews.com/ (Michelle Malkin coverage 2007)https://www.wbir.com/ (WBIR-TV extensive trial coverage)https://www.wate.com/ (WATE 6 On Your Side)https://www.wvlt.tv/ (WVLT Local 8 News)https://www.tncourts.gov/ (Tennessee State Courts)https://www.tsc.state.tn.us/ (Tennessee Supreme Court opinions)https://www.knoxcounty.org/criminal/ (Knox County Criminal Court)https://law.justia.com/cases/tennessee/ (Tennessee case law database)https://scholar.google.com/ (Search: "State v. Davidson" "State v. Cobbins" etc.)https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts (Federal case records)https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ (Public Access to Court Electronic Records - fee required)https://www.capitol.tn.gov/ (Tennessee General Assembly)https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/108/pub/pc0962.pdf (Chris Newsom Act - SB 2552/HB 2658)https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/108/pub/pc0963.pdf (Channon Christian Act - SB 2553/HB 2659)https://www.rainn.org/ (RAINN - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)https://www.pomc.org/ (Parents of Murdered Children)https://victimsofcrime.org/ (National Center for Victims of Crime)University of Tennessee Foundation: https://www.utfi.org/"The Christian-Newsom Murders: 10 Years Later" - Knoxville News Sentinel Special Reporthttps://www.aetv.com/ (A&E "Injustice with Nancy Grace")https://www.oxygen.com/ (Oxygen Network coverage)https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/ (Investigation Discovery features)https://www.aafs.org/ (American Academy of Forensic Sciences)https://www.forensicscienceeducation.org/ (Forensic science education resources)https://www.ncjrs.gov/ (National Criminal Justice Reference Service)https://bjs.ojp.gov/ (Bureau of Justice Statistics)https://apps.tn.gov/foil-app/ (Tennessee Felon Offender Information Lookup)Search names: Davidson, Cobbins, Thomas, Coleman, Boydhttps://www.tn.gov/correction/sp/death-row.html (Tennessee Death Row information)https://www.knoxnews.com/archives/ (January-February 2007)https://www.knoxnews.com/archives/ (Trial coverage)https://www.knoxnews.com/archives/ (March-December 2011)https://www.knoxnews.com/archives/ (Coleman & Thomas retrials)https://www.knoxnews.com/archives/ (August 2019)https://www.tba.org/ (Tennessee Bar Association resources)https://www.knoxcounty.org/ (Knox County government)https://www.knoxvilletn.gov/ (City of Knoxville)https://www.britannica.com/place/Knoxville-Tennessee (Knoxville history)https://www.utk.edu/ (University of Tennessee)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reverie-true-crime--4442888/support.Keep In Touch:Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/reveriecrimepodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/reverietruecrimeTumblr: https://reverietruecrimepodcast.tumblr.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/reverietruecrimeContact: ReverieTrueCrime@gmail.com Intro & Outro by Jahred Gomes: https://www.instagram.com/jahredgomes_official 

On January 6, 2007, Channon Christian (21) and Christopher Newsom (23) went on a date. They were young, in love, and planning to attend a friend's birthday party.They never arrived. What happened to Channon and Chris over the next 36 hours is known as one of the most brutal crime sprees in Tennessee history. But before we discuss the horror, we need to know who they were, the real people behind the headlines, the beloved children whose families would spend 18 years fighting for justice.This four-part series tells their complete story: the victims, the crimes, the trials, the judicial scandal that forced retrials, and the lasting legacy. In this episode, let's learn who Channon Gail Christian and Hugh Christopher Newsom Jr. were. Not as victims, but as the vibrant, beautiful people they were.Support ResourcesFor Survivors of Violence:https://www.rainn.org/ - RAINN (1-800-656-4673)https://www.thehotline.org/ - National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233)https://www.crisistextline.org/ - Crisis Text Line (Text HOME to 741741)https://988lifeline.org/ - 988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineFor Families of Murder Victims:https://www.pomc.org/ - Parents of Murdered Childrenhttps://victimsofcrime.org/ - National Center for Victims of Crimehttps://www.ncvc.org/ - National Crime Victim Law InstituteSources:https://www.newspapers.com/ (Historical archive - subscription required)https://www.knoxnews.com/ (Search "Christian Newsom" for extensive archive)https://abcnews.go.com/ (Search "Channon Christian")https://www.cnn.com/ (Coverage of trials and scandal)https://www.foxnews.com/ (Michelle Malkin coverage 2007)https://www.wbir.com/ (WBIR-TV extensive trial coverage)https://www.wate.com/ (WATE 6 On Your Side)https://www.wvlt.tv/ (WVLT Local 8 News)https://www.tncourts.gov/ (Tennessee State Courts)https://www.tsc.state.tn.us/ (Tennessee Supreme Court opinions)https://www.knoxcounty.org/criminal/ (Knox County Criminal Court)https://law.justia.com/cases/tennessee/ (Tennessee case law database)https://scholar.google.com/ (Search: "State v. Davidson" "State v. Cobbins" etc.)https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts (Federal case records)https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ (Public Access to Court Electronic Records - fee required)https://www.capitol.tn.gov/ (Tennessee General Assembly)https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/108/pub/pc0962.pdf (Chris Newsom Act - SB 2552/HB 2658)https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/108/pub/pc0963.pdf (Channon Christian Act - SB 2553/HB 2659)https://www.rainn.org/ (RAINN - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)https://www.pomc.org/ (Parents of Murdered Children)https://victimsofcrime.org/ (National Center for Victims of Crime)University of Tennessee Foundation: https://www.utfi.org/"The Christian-Newsom Murders: 10 Years Later" - Knoxville News Sentinel Special Reporthttps://www.aetv.com/ (A&E "Injustice with Nancy Grace")https://www.oxygen.com/ (Oxygen Network coverage)https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/ (Investigation Discovery features)https://www.aafs.org/ (American Academy of Forensic Sciences)https://www.forensicscienceeducation.org/ (Forensic science education resources)https://www.ncjrs.gov/ (National Criminal Justice Reference Service)https://bjs.ojp.gov/ (Bureau of Justice Statistics)https://apps.tn.gov/foil-app/ (Tennessee Felon Offender Information Lookup)Search names: Davidson, Cobbins, Thomas, Coleman, Boydhttps://www.tn.gov/correction/sp/death-row.html (Tennessee Death Row information)https://www.knoxnews.com/archives/ (January-February 2007)https://www.knoxnews.com/archives/ (Trial coverage)https://www.knoxnews.com/archives/ (March-December 2011)https://www.knoxnews.com/archives/ (Coleman & Thomas retrials)https://www.knoxnews.com/archives/ (August 2019)https://www.tba.org/ (Tennessee Bar Association resources)https://www.knoxcounty.org/ (Knox County government)https://www.knoxvilletn.gov/ (City of Knoxville)https://www.britannica.com/place/Knoxville-Tennessee (Knoxville history)https://www.utk.edu/ (University of Tennessee)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reverie-true-crime--4442888/support.Keep In Touch:Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/reveriecrimepodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/reverietruecrimeTumblr: https://reverietruecrimepodcast.tumblr.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/reverietruecrimeContact: ReverieTrueCrime@gmail.com Intro & Outro by Jahred Gomes: https://www.instagram.com/jahredgomes_official 

Predatory lending practices are not new. Think salary buying and loan sharks of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.But the modern version was born in the 1990s right here in Tennessee. Sometimes called "payday loans," many who use the service are in a financial crisis and need quick cash — often leading to a trap of high interest debt. Today we speak with Tennessee Lookout reporter Adam Friedman, who along with ProPublica, uncovered the scale of this lending model, the hidden dangers of the latest version called the "Flex Loan," and the toll the practice has taken on Tennesseans.  Note: We reached out to Advance Financial. A representative declined to come on the show. Anyone with issues related to Advance Financial, Harpeth Financial or another flex loan lender should call 615-270-6861 to share their experience.This episode was produced by Mary Mancini.Guests:Adam Friedman, reporter, Tennessee LookoutErin Akery, senior manager, Nashville Financial Empowerment Center at United WayRep. Mike Sparks, Tennessee General Assembly, District 29, part of Rutherford CountyMike Stewart, former state representative; attorneyFurther reading and listening: This lender said its loans would help Tennesseans. It has sued more than 110,000 of them. (Tennessee Lookout) Tennessee lawmakers and lenders said this law would protect borrowers, but it trapped them in debt (Tennessee Lookout) NashVillager Podcast: Predatory lending (WPLN) Usury Country: Welcome to the birthplace of payday lending (Harper's)

A day of celebration across the state as Gov. Bill Lee held special bill signing ceremonies for the Farmland Preservation Act that he helped to pass through the Tennessee General Assembly.  At the same time he kicked off the year-long celebration of America 250 leading up to next year's Independence Day.

The Government Education Experiment Is Not Going Very WellBut The Tennessee General Assembly Will Not Pass Legislation GrantingTrue Educational Freedom…What Can Citizens Do To Move Tennessee In A More Conservative Direction?The Tennessee Conservative's Brandon Lewis fills in for Yaffee on Talk Radio 102.3FM!

In this week's episode we continue our conversation with an individual that exemplifies conservative and servant leadership in the Tennessee General Assembly. In this Part 2 we discuss Governor Lee's voucher scam bill and the sort of retribution the fake Republican, establishment people in leadership positions in the General Assembly take against true Republicans. Buckle up folks for a bit of some inside baseball discussion. When so-called Republican leaders punish conservative members of the General Assembly, they are punishing all Tennesseans – all to advance the agenda of their corporate and often out of state benefactors. To find out more about Representative Barrett, please visit his website - https://jodybarrett.com/about Mark your calendars now for the Tennessee Constitutional Grassroots Coalition's Freedom Festival scheduled for later this year. To find out more about that organization and its activities, please visit their website - https://tcgc1776.orgYou can subscribe to or follow the podcast on Apple or Spotify, or on your favorite podcast platform – Rumble | YouTube | Overcast | Amazon Music | iHeartRadio | Pocket Casts | RadioPublicJoin me on social media:Twitter – both at @LarryForTN12 @LiesLibertyTruth Social – @LarryForTN12Instagram – @larry_conservative_activist @the_l5_podcastFacebook – Larry Linton - Sevier County Conservative Activist Facebook – Liberty, Leadership and LiesGab – @LarryLintonGETTR – @LarryLintonTelegram – t.me/libertyleadershipandliesOr on the web at – https://libertyleadershipandlies.com#LarryForTN12 #LintonForTN12 #LarryLintonForTN12 #LibertyLeadershipAndLies #Liberty #Leadership #Lies #Constitutionalist #Conservative #Tennessee #StandInTheArena #PrincipledLeadership

In our 19th episode — the first episode of our fourth season — co-hosts Jerome Moore and D. Patrick Rodgers are joined by Nashville Scene reporter and Williamson Scene managing editor Nicolle S. Praino and state Rep. Harold Love (D-Nashville) to talk about this year's session of the Tennessee General Assembly. Rep. Love speaks with us about which bills did and didn't pass at the Capitol (much of which is outlined in this week's cover story) as well as the latest on Tennessee State University's funding issues, Gov. Bill Lee's school-vouchers plan and much more. Follow Jerome Moore on Instagram (@jeromelmoore), follow Nicolle S. Praino and the Williamson Scene on most platforms (@williamsonscene), and follow D. Patrick Rodgers wherever you prefer (@dpatrickrodgers). Give it a listen, and subscribe to hear more! This episode is sponsored by the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.

What It Was Like Being The Lone Conservative Reporter In A Legislature With A Republican Supermajority…Political Black-Balling, Ranking This Session & More!~ The Tennessee Conservative's Adelia Kirchner Interviewed On YAFFEE LIVE!Check out more from Yaffee Here - https://www.wgow.com/2024/03/29/yaffee-live/

“Politics Is A Nasty Game…It Should Just Be Public Service.”Standing Up To GOP Leadership…~ Greatest Accomplishments & Disappointments This Legislative Session With Representative Monty Fritts* A Tennessee Conservative News interview conducted by our on-site reporter, Adelia Kirchner.

Tennessee Republican Infighting & What It Means To Be A Conservative Lawmaker…~Adelia Kirchner's Final Report From The Capitol For This Session Of The General Assembly

Gov. Lee Signs Anti Pro-Life Bill But Refuses To Sign Bill To Protect Your Constitutional Rights…The Tennessee General Assembly Duck Hunt???& Much More on the BIG 7!Sign Up for The Tennessee Conservative's FREE eNewsletter, just text "NEWS" to 423-205-5600.Like what we're doing & want us to stick around?Donate Today! - https://bit.ly/3OBZvcCNot afraid to admit you're a Conservative? Advertise with us! Check out our advertising options here - https://tinyurl.com/2re6bfswSubscribe to our FREE eNewsletter - https://bit.ly/3ybSpV8Follow The Tennessee Conservative on these Free Speech platforms:TTC on X, formerly known as Twitter - https://twitter.com/TnCoNews1TTC on MeWe -https://bit.ly/3SbuqxWTTC on Gettr - https://bit.ly/3LifSKCTTC on Gab - https://bit.ly/3di03aiTTC on Truth - https://bit.ly/3BINn5B

Proactively Saving People From Human Trafficking, Trying To Make Public Schools Better, Protecting Property Rights…~ Senator Brent Taylor's Final Thoughts On This Session Of The General Assembly & More!*A Tennessee Conservative News Interview conducted by our on-site reporter, Adelia Kirchner.

Top Conservative Wins & Losses This Session of The Tennessee General Assembly~ How Far Afield Our Elected Officials Are From Constituents On The Big Issues... Check out more from Yaffee Here -  https://www.wgow.com/2024/03/29/yaffee-live/

Tennessee state lawmakers wrapped up business this week on the first half of the 114th Tennessee General Assembly this week. Tennessee Farm Bureau's Shelby Vannoy discusses how Farm Bureau's priority issues faired this session.

The Vote On Tennessee's Near $60 Billion Budget, Punishment From GOP Leadership For TN's True Conservatives, Unjustified Targeting In Casada / Cothren Corruption Investigation…~ Representative Todd Warner's Final Thoughts On This Session Of The General Assembly  & More!*A Tennessee Conservative News Interview conducted by our on-site reporter, Adelia Kirchner.

Illegal Immigration & Illegal Alien Education, Education Freedom Scholarship Act & Much More!~Biggest Achievements, Biggest Disappointments This Legislative Session & Outlook For 2026 With Representative Dennis Powers* A Tennessee Conservative News interview conducted by our on-site reporter, Adelia Kirchner.

The Tennessee General Assembly has approved the state's budget for the coming fiscal year which begins July 1st.  It totals some $59.8 billion dollars and included in that total is several million dollars earmarked for Tennessee agriculture.

Senator Mark Pody On Gov. Lee's Letter About Bill Limiting The Governor's "Emergency Powers," Illegal Immigration In Our State, His Biggest Disappointment This Session & More!*A Tennessee Conservative News interview conducted by our on-site reporter, Adelia Kirchner.

Tennessee Teachers, Education & Hospitals…Biggest Achievements, Biggest Disappointments This Legislative Session & Outlook For 2026…~ Session Wrap Up With Tennessee State Representative Kirk Haston* A Tennessee Conservative News Interview conducted by our on-site reporter, Adelia Kirchner.

• Chemical Manufacturers Colluding With EPA?• Undermining Protections For Tennessee's Unborn• Accountability For Crimes Committed By Illegal Aliens & Optional  Unenrollment Of Illegal Students• Bill Seeks To Strip Local GOPs of Caucus Rights• Republicans Kill Bill That Would Allow Tennesseans To Defend Their Property& Much More!Tennessee Conservative News Reporter Olivia Lupia fills in for Brandon Lewis on The BIG 7!Like what we're doing & want us to stick around?Donate Today! - https://bit.ly/3OBZvcCSubscribe to our FREE eNewsletter - https://bit.ly/3ybSpV8Not afraid to admit you're a Conservative? Advertise with us! Check out our advertising options here - https://tinyurl.com/2re6bfswSign Up for The Tennessee Conservative's FREE eNewsletter, just text "NEWS" to 423-205-5600.All the news stories Olivia talks about can be found on TennesseeConservativeNews.com! https://tennesseeconservativenews.com/state/Follow The Tennessee Conservative on these Free Speech platforms:TTC on X, formerly known as Twitter - https://twitter.com/TnCoNews1TTC on MeWe -https://bit.ly/3SbuqxWTTC on Gettr - https://bit.ly/3LifSKCTTC on Gab - https://bit.ly/3di03aiTTC on Truth - https://bit.ly/3BINn5BTTC on Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-399985TTC on Parler - https://app.parler.com/thetennesseeconservative

Human Smuggling & Illegal Alien Crime LiabilityWill Tennessee Schools Start Teaching Students The Keys To A Successful Life?All This & More With The Tennessee Conservative's Olivia Lupia on Yaffee LIVE!Tennessee Conservative News reporter Olivia Lupia joins Yaffee LIVE on Talk Radio 102.3FM to discuss all this & more!Check out more from YAFFEE HERE - https://www.wgow.com/2024/03/29/yaffee-live/All the stories discussed on Yaffee Live can be found here - Bill That Would Require Tennessee Public Schools Teach “Success Sequence” Passes In Both Chambers Of The TN General Assemblyhttps://tennesseeconservativenews.com/bill-that-would-require-tennessee-public-schools-teach-success-sequence-passes-on-house-floor/https://tennesseeconservativenews.com/bill-that-would-require-tennessee-public-schools-to-teach-success-sequence-up-for-vote-on-house-floor/Human Smuggling Bill To Address Illegal Immigration In Tennessee Passes House Committeehttps://tennesseeconservativenews.com/human-smuggling-bill-to-address-illegal-immigration-in-tennessee-passes-house-committee/https://tennesseeconservativenews.com/human-smuggling-bill-to-address-illegal-immigration-passes-out-of-tennessee-senate-committee-process/Bill To Hold Charitable Organizations Liable For Crimes Committed By Illegal Immigrants Passes House Committeehttps://tennesseeconservativenews.com/bill-to-hold-charitable-organizations-liable-for-crimes-committed-by-illegal-immigrants-passes-house-committee/

I'm embarrassed to say this, but you may be an active participant in a political cult... As if that wasn't bad enough, apparently, I'm your leader - and didn't even know it! Which makes it even worse...

Conservative TN Representative Monty Fritts Proposes 7 Budget Amendments, 5 Aimed At REDUCING The State Of TENNESSEE'S BLOATED BUDGET!~Tennessee Conservative News Interview with TN State Representative Monty Fritts conducted by our on-site reporter, Adelia Kirchner.

RINOs Once Again Kill Bill To Keep Democrats From Picking Republican Political CandidatesBill That Could Disenroll Illegal Immigrant Students - Will It Pass???Sneaky Caption Bill Strips Local GOPs of Caucus RightsAll This & More with The Tennessee Conservative's Brandon Lewis on YAFFEE Live!Check out more from Yaffee HERE - https://www.wgow.com/2024/03/29/yaffee-live/The stories Brandon & Yaffee discuss can be found here -Bill To Close Primaries In TN Fails In Senate Committee Without Receiving A Votehttps://tennesseeconservativenews.com/bill-to-close-primaries-in-tennessee-fails-in-senate-committee-without-receiving-a-vote/Tennessee Bill Allowing School Districts To Deny Enrollment To Illegal Students Or Charge Them Tuition Passes Senate Committee Processhttps://tennesseeconservativenews.com/tennessee-bill-allowing-school-districts-to-deny-enrollment-to-illegal-students-or-charge-them-tuition-passes-senate-committee-process/Sneaky Caption Bill Stripping Local GOPs of Caucus Rights Passes Senate Committeehttps://tennesseeconservativenews.com/sneaky-caption-bill-stripping-local-gops-of-caucus-rights-passes-tennessee-senate-committee/

Here are your RINOs... Richard Briggs sen.richard.briggs@capitol.tn.gov (615) 741-1766 Page Walley sen.page.walley@capitol.tn.gov (615) 741-2368 Tom Hatcher sen.tom.hatcher@capitol.tn.gov (615) 741-0981 Todd Gardenhire sen.todd.gardenhire@capitol.tn.gov (615) 741-6682 Ed Jackson sen.ed.jackson@capitol.tn.gov (615) 741-1810

Sneakily stripping local GOP's of their caucus authority? Will State Reps & Senators all over Tennessee fall on the sword for Jack Johnson & Lee Reeves? Here's my political analysis for 2026 candidates that vote for SB799 & HB855... take it or leave it.More information here - https://tennesseeconservativenews.com/urgent-action-alert-rinos-plot-to-strip-county-gop-chairs-of-convention-rights/

Homeschool Rally Day At The Capitol, Chem Trails / Weather Modification Law, Holding Charitable Orgs Accountable For Housing Illegal Immigrants & More! ~This Week at the Tennessee Capitol: Recap with Adelia Kirchner

Will The TN Legislature Finally Close Primaries? - CRUCIAL Vote Coming Up!Killing Of The TRUMP Act Was A Dirty, Dastardly Affair…Nearly 3,000 Illegal Aliens Arrested By TN Officers… & That Ain't The Half Of It!& Much More That REAL Tennessee Conservatives Care About!Like what we're doing & want us to stick around?Donate Today! - https://bit.ly/3OBZvcCSign Up for The Tennessee Conservative's FREE eNewsletter, just text "NEWS" to 423-205-5600.Not afraid to admit you're a Conservative? Advertise with us! Check out our advertising options here - https://tinyurl.com/2re6bfswALL THE NEWS STORIES BRANDON REFERENCES CAN BE FOUND ON TENNESSEECONSERVATIVENEWS.COM!https://tennesseeconservativenews.comFollow The Tennessee Conservative on these Free Speech platforms:TTC on X, formerly known as Twitter - https://twitter.com/TnCoNews1TTC on MeWe -https://bit.ly/3SbuqxWTTC on Gettr - https://bit.ly/3LifSKCTTC on Gab - https://bit.ly/3di03aiTTC on Truth - https://bit.ly/3BINn5BTTC on Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-399985TTC on Parler - https://app.parler.com/thetennesseeconservative

Senator Taylor's Bill Puts NGOs On Notice That If An Illegal Alien They Have Assisted In Finding Housing Commits A Crime, They Could Be Held Civilly Liable~Interview With Tennessee State Senator Brent Taylor

A rare, in-depth look at what's REALLY going on in the Tennessee General Assembly with Conservative State Rep. Jody Barrett! It's not what you think. For insiders only…

TN Republicans Talk Tough On Illegal Immigration But Their Votes Say Something DifferentGOP Reps and Senators Fall On The Sword For TN RINO LeadershipMaking Government Suck LessAll This & More with The Tennessee Conservative's Brandon Lewis on Yaffee Live!Check out more from YAFFEE Here! -https://www.wgow.com/2024/03/29/yaffee-live/All the stories Brandon & Yaffee discuss can be found on TennesseeConservativeNews.com!https://tennesseeconservativenews.com/

Preventing Public Officials From Declaring Your Job “Non-Essential”~ Interview with Tennessee State Representative Monty Fritts*A Tennessee Conservative News Interview conducted by our on-site reporter, Adelia Kirchner.Related article:Tennessee Bill That Seeks To Prevent Government Overreach In Future Pandemics To Be Heard In House Subcommittee This Weekhttps://tennesseeconservativenews.com/tennessee-bill-that-seeks-to-prevent-government-overreach-in-future-pandemics-to-be-heard-in-house-subcommittee-this-week/

This Day in Legal History: Butler Act Passes in TennesseeOn March 13, 1925, the Tennessee General Assembly passed the Butler Act, a law prohibiting public school teachers from denying the biblical account of creation and from teaching evolution. The law reflected growing tensions between religious fundamentalism and modern science in early 20th-century America. Although the statute faced little opposition in the legislature, it soon became the center of national controversy. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) sought to challenge the law and found a willing participant in John T. Scopes, a high school teacher in Dayton, Tennessee. Scopes was arrested for teaching evolution and put on trial in July 1925 in what became known as the Scopes Monkey Trial. The trial drew national attention, featuring a courtroom showdown between famed defense attorney Clarence Darrow and three-time presidential candidate William Jennings Bryan, who argued for the prosecution. Though Scopes was found guilty and fined $100, the case exposed deep cultural divisions in the United States. The verdict was later overturned on a technicality, but the Butler Act remained in effect until 1967. The case paved the way for future legal battles over academic freedom and the separation of church and state in public education.French publishers and authors have filed a lawsuit against Meta, accusing the tech giant of using copyrighted content without permission to train its AI models. The National Publishing Union (SNE), the National Union of Authors and Composers (SNAC), and the Society of Men of Letters (SGDL) allege that Meta engaged in large-scale copyright infringement and economic "parasitism."This marks the first such lawsuit in France against an AI company, though similar cases have emerged in the U.S., where Meta faces lawsuits from authors, including Sarah Silverman and Christopher Farnsworth. Other AI firms, such as OpenAI, are also facing legal challenges in multiple countries over data used to train their models.The French associations argue that Meta's actions amount to “monumental looting” and see the case as a critical battle for copyright protection in the AI era. Meta has not yet responded to the allegations.French publishers and authors file lawsuit against Meta in AI case | ReutersThe Trump administration has revoked $20 billion in funding for greenhouse gas reduction projects, a move criticized by climate advocates and Democrats as an illegal seizure of funds intended for clean energy and disadvantaged communities. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin defended the decision, citing concerns over fraud, waste, and mismanagement, though no specific details were provided. The U.S. Justice Department and FBI are now reviewing the program.The funds were originally allocated through the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act under President Biden to support pollution-reduction projects. Under Trump, the EPA has sought to halt climate-related funding, aligning with broader efforts to scale back environmental initiatives. The agency has not clarified how it plans to reallocate the funds.In response, the advocacy group Climate United Fund has sued the EPA and Citibank, arguing that withholding the funds violates a legally binding agreement. The lawsuit represents one of the first major legal battles over the Biden-era climate policies under the new administration.Trump administration claws back $20 billion in climate funds | ReutersThe U.S. Department of Education has announced plans to lay off nearly half its staff, potentially setting the stage for its complete elimination as part of President Trump's broader effort to downsize the federal government. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon confirmed the move aligns with Trump's mandate to dismantle the department, which manages student loans and enforces civil rights laws in schools.The layoffs are part of a wider restructuring effort led by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DGE), which has already cut over 100,000 federal jobs and halted numerous programs. While the administration argues these cuts reduce government waste, critics—including unions representing affected workers—condemn them as reckless and legally questionable.Many agencies, including the Office of Personnel Management and the Social Security Administration, have offered early retirement buyouts to meet Trump's cost-cutting demands. However, lawsuits challenging these mass layoffs are mounting, with concerns over legality and disruption to essential government functions.US Education Department to cut half its staff as Trump eyes its elimination | Reuters This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Tennessee Senate Speaker Votes Against His Oath Of Office,3 Republicans Vote For Educating Illegal Aliens At Your Expense,Conservative Grassroots Wave Hits Local GOPsHost Of Illegal Immigration Bills In Committee Next Week& Much More on The BIG 7!Like what we're doing & want us to stick around?Donate Today! - https://bit.ly/3OBZvcCSign Up for The Tennessee Conservative's FREE eNewsletter, just text "NEWS" to 423-205-5600.Not afraid to admit you're a Conservative? Advertise with us! Check out our advertising options here - https://tinyurl.com/2re6bfswAll the news articles Brandon references can be found on TennesseeConservativeNews.com!https://tennesseeconservativenews.com/Follow The Tennessee Conservative on these Free Speech platforms:TTC on X, formerly known as Twitter - https://twitter.com/TnCoNews1TTC on MeWe -https://bit.ly/3SbuqxWTTC on Gettr - https://bit.ly/3LifSKCTTC on Gab - https://bit.ly/3di03aiTTC on Truth - https://bit.ly/3BINn5BTTC on Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-399985TTC on Parler - https://app.parler.com/thetennesseeconservative

Every year, the Republicans in the Tennessee General Assembly propose a series of anti-LGBTQ+ bills that advocates call the “Slate of Hate.” Host Marie Cecile Anderson sits down with Chaplain Dahron Annaliese Johnson, Tennessee Equality Project's Davidson County co-chair, to learn what's on the table this year and how the impact of these bills could stretch beyond our marginalized communities to impact everyone. Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392⁩ Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Increasing The Penalty For Crimes Against Tennessee Kids - Interview With Representative Jake McCalmon* A Tennessee Conservative News Interview conducted by our on-site reporter, Adelia Kirchner.More about HB0045 here - https://tennesseeconservativenews.com/?s=hb0045

Tennessee Freedom Initiative's Kayla Garretson Talks About The Importance Of Protecting Our Constitutional Rights From The Governor's Wide-Ranging Emergency Powers. Call your Tennessee State Senators NOW to ask them to support SB0027!* A Tennessee Conservative News interview conducted by our on-site reporter, Adelia Kirchner.Article reference here -https://tennesseeconservativenews.com/bill-limiting-tennessee-governors-emergency-powers-scheduled-for-senate-committee/

The 114th Tennessee General Assembly is off and running at our state's capitol as lawmakers discuss and debate issues that could become law.  And they do that through the committee process and this session finds Shane Reeves of Murfreesboro chairing the Senate's Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources committee.

What Went On This Week At The Tennessee Capitol???Get Caught Up With This Recap From The Tennessee Conservative's Adelia Kirchner!

Gov. Bill Lee in his state of the state address this week reiterated his desire for the Tennessee General Assembly to approve a farmland conservation act to help fight the loss of productive farmland across the state.

State Sovereignty, Nullification & The “Ultimate Freedom” For Homeschoolers In Tennessee