Tennessee news

Here are some recent news stories from Tennessee:

Politics

• Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has announced a plan to increase funding for education and healthcare in the state's budget. (Source: The Tennessean)
• A bill to allow teachers to carry guns in schools has been introduced in the Tennessee General Assembly. (Source: Nashville Public Radio)

Crime

• A man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the death of a 19-year-old woman whose body was found in a Nashville park. (Source: The Tennessean)
• A police officer in Memphis has been shot and injured while responding to a call. (Source: Commercial Appeal)

Business

• Amazon has announced plans to open a new fulfillment center in Nashville, creating hundreds of jobs. (Source: Nashville Business Journal)
• A new brewery is opening in Knoxville, bringing a new craft beer option to the city. (Source: Knoxville News Sentinel)

Sports

• The Tennessee Titans have signed a new quarterback, Ryan Tannehill, to a multi-year contract. (Source: ESPN)
• The Vanderbilt Commodores have hired a new head football coach, Clark Lea, to replace Derek Mason. (Source: The Tennessean)

Weather

• A severe weather outbreak has affected parts of Tennessee, with reports of tornadoes and damaging winds. (Source: National Weather Service)
• A winter storm warning has been issued for parts of eastern Tennessee, with snow and ice expected to impact the region. (Source: The Tennessean)

Other News

• A new museum is opening in Memphis, dedicated to the history of rock 'n' roll music. (Source: Commercial Appeal)
• A group of volunteers has come together to clean up a popular hiking trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. (Source: Knoxville News Sentinel)