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Easements: It Makes the Arsenic Go Down
Tennessee’s new conservation-easement grant program incentivizes landowners to surrender control of their property. This piece argues the policy undermines true conservatism by trading personal responsibility for government-approved restrictions.
Team Tennessee, Sure — If Tennessee Now Includes D.C., Florida, Illinois, and Half the Country
Team Tennessee PAC isn’t funded by Tennesseans—it’s powered by money from Florida, Illinois, D.C., and beyond. A TruthWire analysis shows a national donor network shaping Tennessee politics while grassroots conservatives are pushed aside.
Vacating the Casada–Cothren Convictions: What Does Trump’s Extraordinary Move Signal for Tennessee Politics?
Federal prosecutors now seek to erase the Casada–Cothren convictions entirely, even as Tennessee regulators revive a dormant PAC case. With vacatur underway and new state-level pressure rising, the battle over political lawfare in Tennessee is far from over.message to Tennessee’s GOP establishment.
A Governance Crossroads: Transparency and Authority Collide in Hospital Sale Discussions
Williamson County’s handling of the possible hospital sale has ignited concerns over transparency, legal authority, and conflicts of interest. Old waivers, limited counsel options, and dual representation have left many questioning who is truly protecting taxpayers.
Private Property, Public Power, and the Duck River: The Constitutional Questions Behind the Star Hill Dispute
A lawsuit over Maury County’s Star Hill property argues that new laws and setbacks wiped out all viable industrial uses, raising core questions about whether Tennessee lawmakers crossed constitutional lines by retroactively targeting a lawful land use.
WCS Retreats Under Scrutiny: Motion to Dismiss Pulled as Plaintiffs Uncover Damaging New Details
WCS pulls dismissal motion after parents shred mootness claim in Legacy Family Life suit. Answer due Dec. 5—biological sex laws, restroom violations, counselor ideology on the line.