Tennessee lawmakers are considering legislation that would allow state intervention in Memphis-Shelby County Schools. The Senate version of the bill requires a district needs assessment focusing ...

The Tennessee Senate on Wednesday voted 70-23 in favor of the legislation (Senate Bill 227/Houst Bill 11) brought by Sen. Brent Taylor of Memphis and Rep. Rusty Grills of Newbern, both Republicans.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Republican lawmakers in Tennessee have paused a bill meant to challenge the constitutional right for children to attend public schools regardless of their immigration status.