Incumbent Republican District 61 Rep. Gino Bulso (R-Brentwood) is facing two Democratic challengers this year with political newcomers Claire Jones and Kurt Koscak vying for the Democratic nomination.

East Bank Authority squeaks by while vouchers fail and culture-war bills, billions for businesses take up legislators time

Historic cemeteries, homes and stone walls are among the five landmarks on The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County’s 2024 "Sites to Save" list.

Several Williamson County roads are closed due to flooding after communities across Middle Tennessee sustained damage during Wednesday's tornado that struck neighboring Maury County, resulting in one death and at least 12 injuries.

Tennessee's senior U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn is celebrating President Joe Biden's signing into law the Revising Existing Procedures on Reporting via Technology (REPORT) Act, which will strengthen online safeguards for children.

Williamson County and state law enforcement officials gathered at The Franklin Theatre on May 6 for the annual law enforcement memorial service presented by the Morris Heithcock Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 41.

Franklin Tomorrow brought together the mayors of Williamson County for a conversation about growth and development in the cities and towns across the county.

Tennessee AG joins firearms lobby against federal gun control

On Thursday evening, Nolensville Police Chief Roddy Parker announced his retirement pending the town's hiring of a new chief.

Nolensville Police are seeking the public's help in identifying two people who attempted to steal an ATM early Wednesday morning.

Law prosecuting HIV-positive sex workers won’t require sex offender registration

State AG Skrmetti holds press conference denouncing the Biden administration’s Title IX updates

Republicans tout criminal justice reform, some bills pass with bipartisan support

Insiders, rookies and VIPs prepare trips to Chicago and Milwaukee for Biden, Trump nominations

New federal legislation requires TikTok’s Chinese parent company to sell a majority stake of the platform or shut it down in the U.S.

Tennessee General Assembly passes budget, legislation allowing armed teachers and criminalizing ‘abortion trafficking’

House approves three-year refund; Democrats blast transparency provision

‘Baby Olivia’ addition to ‘family life’ curriculum prompts investigation of MNPS materials

Behn called out of order as House Democrats see amendments to ‘trafficking’ legislation shot down

Brentwood Republican Gino Bulso’s bill was included in the Tennessee Equality Project’s ‘2024 Slate of Hate’

State House votes yes as gun safety advocates voice opposition from the gallery

Gospel singer and former American Idol contestant Mandisa Hundley, known simply by the stage name Mandisa, was found dead in her Franklin home on Beamon Drive Thursday evening. 

Lee’s pitch created a divide among Republican legislators and faced widespread criticism from school leaders

A Nolensville woman was killed early Friday morning in a traffic crash.

Some bills passed, others delayed as end of session looms

Initial cost would fund future transit centers, bus service improvements, traffic signal upgrades

Democrats voice concern regarding unknown franchise tax, school voucher legislation

Petitioners push judge on public records exemption in first day of hearings

Franchise tax and school voucher legislation still hang in the balance

Volkswagen employees in Chattanooga set to vote to join UAW this week

UPDATE (April 16, 2024, 6:45 p.m.): The Interstate 840 eastbound bridge at mile marker 28 in Williamson County will be reduced to a single lane for an estimated three months after the bridge was damaged on Tuesday.

Local students and Covenant parents on watch as conceal carry bill for teachers nears a vote in the House

Franchise tax changes still up for debate as members continue budget discussion

A former Metro Nashville Public Schools drama teacher has been charged with aggravated sexual battery of a minor following a grand jury indictment.

Recently passed legislation requires law enforcement agencies to report undocumented individuals to federal authorities

As the bill makes its way through the legislature, Democrat Aftyn Behn calls it ‘a harbinger of even worse things to come’

Williamson County Commission Chair Brian Beathard officially launched his campaign for Tennessee's House of Representatives District 65 seat on Saturday, April 5, where he touted the support of the many local leaders, including an endorsement from retiring state Rep. Sam Whitson (R-Franklin).

A bill that would allow school staff to carry concealed firearms passed in the Senate Tuesday

Legendary local personal injury attorney started eponymous firm in 1975

Construction on Nolensville's first municipal fire station is nearly complete, with the station set to go in service this summer.

The education commissioner is facing another wave of criticism following acceptance of tuition assistance

UPDATE: At 6:21 p.m. on Monday, the Williamson County Sheriff's Office announced that the missing teen, Akyla Jazlyn Walton, has been found safe.

Development districts, concealed carry, health care updates in the state

The stage has been set for state races in the 2024 election with Thursday's qualifying deadline having passed. Candidates have until noon on April 11 to withdraw from the election, which has an August 1 primary date. The general election is set for Nov. 5.

Courtney Johnston gets in GOP primary against Andy Ogles

Open Table Nashville calls for housing options instead of laws that punish unhoused people for sleeping outdoors

Local activist will run against Republican Andy Ogles in District 5

More Tennesseans started the second month of 2024 on the job as employment improved across the state in February, with every county recording lower unemployment rates for the month.

Town leaders address development and infrastructure plans

State Rep. Gino Bulso (R-Brentwood) will host a town hall on Friday in Franklin.