Apr 20 Watch 5:10 Why the unionization of Tennessee Volkswagen workers is a big breakthrough for UAW By John Yang, Kaisha Young Employees at Volkswagen’s plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, have overwhelmingly voted to join the United Auto Workers union. It’s the first time workers at a foreign car maker’s plant in the American South have unionized, giving UAW a foothold in the… Continue watching
Apr 20 Tennessee Volkswagen workers approve of joining UAW union in historic vote By Kristin M. Hall, Tom Krishner, Associated Press Employees at a Volkswagen factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee, overwhelmingly voted to join the United Auto Workers union Friday in a historic first test of the UAW’s renewed effort to organize nonunion factories. Continue reading
Apr 19 Tennessee Volkswagen workers vote on union membership in key test of UAW’s plan to expand By Tom Krisher, Associated Press The UAW's ranks in the auto industry have dwindled over the years, and workers at the Chattanooga plant have previously rejected union membership. Continue reading
Mar 28 Tennessee Gov. Lee signs bill to undo Memphis traffic stop reforms after Tyre Nichols death By Jonathan Mattise, Associated Press By enacting the legislation, the Republican governor sided with GOP lawmakers who forged ahead despite pleas from Nichols' parents to give them a chance to find compromise. Continue reading
Mar 27 Watch 10:34 Tennesseans from across the political spectrum unite to address gun violence By Judy Woodruff, Connor Seitchik, Frank Carlson One year ago, three nine-year-old children and three adults were gunned down at the Covenant School in Nashville in the deadliest school shooting in Tennessee history. In the wake of that tragedy, a group of Tennesseans from across the political… Continue watching
Mar 21 Tennessee just became the first state to protect musicians and other artists against AI By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed off on legislation designed to protect songwriters, performers and other music industry professionals against the potential dangers of artificial intelligence. Continue reading
Mar 05 Trump wins Tennessee primary, AP says By Associated Press Donald Trump wins the Republican presidential primary in Tennessee. Continue reading
Mar 05 Biden wins Tennessee primary, AP says By Associated Press Joe Biden wins the Democratic presidential primary in Tennessee. Continue reading
Mar 05 5 killed in small plane crash off Nashville interstate By Associated Press Police said the Federal Aviation Administration was at the scene and the National Transportation Safety Board planned to arrive Tuesday. Continue reading
Feb 01 Prosecutors detail possible expert witnesses in federal case against officers in Tyre Nichols death By Adrian Sainz, Associated Press Meeting a judge's deadline, prosecutors revealed in court filings Wednesday potential avenues of trial testimony from Memphis Police Department training instructors, at least one of whom, Juan Gonzalez, taught the officers charged in Nichols' death. Continue reading