Earlier: The Tennessee legislature has begun discussing the school voucher program brought forth by Gov. Bill Lee, which he has called a special session for in the past but failed in 2024.

The Tennessee House and Senate passed a $59.8 billion budget amid questions from some lawmakers about possible federal cuts.

"I don't take my orders from big tobacco," Yager told reporters Thursday. Sen. Ken Yager, R-Kingston, speaks during the third day of special session at the Tennessee State Capitol building in ...

It’s been eight weeks since Tennessee lawmakers returned to Nashville for this year’s legislative session. Early days of the proceedings were tied up in a special legislative session that ...