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Tennessee Pursues Trump’s Proposed U.S. Space Academy with Coffee County Site
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced Wednesday that the state will pursue hosting the proposed United States Space Academy, identifying a site in Coffee County as its preferred location for the federal institution intended to train the next generation of American...
NCAA Names Nashville as a Finalist to Host Men’s Final Four
The NCAA chose Nashville as a finalist to host a future Division I men’s basketball Final Four. Nashville, along with six other cities, is being considered to host the Final Four between 2032 and 2036. The finalists include Denver, Houston, Indianapolis, Las Vegas,...
Tennessee Chancery Court Upholds Education Freedom Scholarship Act
A three-judge panel of the Davidson County Chancery Court dismissed a constitutional challenge to Tennessee’s Education Freedom Scholarship Act, ruling the state’s school voucher program does not violate the Tennessee Constitution’s education clause. In an October 19...
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The State News Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to providing high-quality journalism that informs and engages the public. Our mission is to deliver reliable reporting on state and local news, ensuring that communities are well-informed about the issues that impact their daily lives. We uphold the traditions of American journalism by prioritizing transparency, accountability, and integrity in all our work.
Founded on the principles of journalistic excellence, the State News Foundation strives to bridge the gap between the public and the information they need. Our team of dedicated journalists works tirelessly to cover stories that matter, bringing to light information in the public interest about state and local governance, policy, and community affairs.