Photo: Sen. Bo Watson says a requirement for foster families of infants to be vaccinated against the flu and whooping cough is discriminatory. Photo Credit: John Partipilo By Anita Wadhwani [Tennessee Lookout -CC BY-NC-ND 4.0] and The Tennessee Conservative Staff – A bill, sponsored by Senator Bo Watson (R-Hixson-District 11) and Representative Ron Gant (R-Piperton-District 94) […]
Image Credit: Collegedale Public Library / Facebook -submitted by Conni Leonessa I am a retired pediatric Registered nurse. In my career experience and subsequent research, I have learned much about the epidemic of child sexual abuse and its consequences. Back in August of 2023, I volunteered to do a free seminar for parents to equip […]
Image: Bill sponsor Representative Mary Littleton (R-D78-Dickson) Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative [By Kelly M. Jackson] – A bill that increases the penalty for those who indirectly cause harm or death to a child (in that they aren’t the actual person who inflicted the abuse) moved directly through the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee to […]
Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative [By Paula Gomes] – A bill mandating firearm safety training for public school students passed the House Education Instruction Committee yesterday 12-3 and now moves to the House floor for a vote. Following a spirited debate about the bill, its concepts and implementation between Republicans and Democrats, Representative Scott […]
Image Credit: tn.gov & Canva The Tennessee Conservative [By Rebecca Scott] – A temporary unsealing of court documents has revealed a severe lack of staffing at a Hartsville, Tennessee prison. According to the Tennessee government website, “Trousdale Turner Correctional Center (TTCC) is a medium security facility managed by CoreCivic, a private corrections management firm.” The […]
Chattanooga Republican says amendment will target Shelby County, fill up jails and hurt counties. Photo Credit: John Partipilo By Sam Stockard [Tennessee Lookout -CC BY-NC-ND 4.0] – Senate Judiciary Chairman Todd Gardenhire blasted a proposed amendment to the Tennessee Constitution regarding the state’s bail law Tuesday, saying it will pack county jails and put local […]
Image Credit: Canva The Center Square [By Jon Styf] – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee did not include a grocery tax holiday in this year’s budget proposal, but a proposed bill would begin allowing counties and municipalities to cut or remove grocery tax. Senate Bill 2520 was set to be heard Tuesday in the Senate Finance, […]
Image Credit: Canva The Tennessee Conservative Staff – An Overton County teacher has been issued a formal reprimand by the Tennessee Board of Education for inappropriate physical contact and discipline of a student. According to the reprimand, Annette Vaughn, a teacher at an Overton County elementary school, “pulled the student by the arm and grabbed […]
Williamson County Sheriff Candidates Jeff Hughes And Darren Barnes Address Illegal Immigration, Accountability, Transparency, The Role Of A Sheriff And More In This Interview With The Tennessee Conservative’s Kelly Jackson! The County Sheriff has a long history and an important role in our government – one most people don’t even realize. The Sheriff is the […]
Image Credit: Canva The Tennessee Conservative [By Paula Gomes] – A bill scheduled to be heard in the Senate State & Local Government Committee today at 10:30am may be a ploy to undermine a stronger bill that conservative Tennessee lawmakers have been attempting to get passed for two years. According to conservative grassroots Tennesseans, the […]
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