Posted: Apr 13, 2021 / 07:08 PM CDTUpdated: Apr 14, 2021 / 07:46 AM CDTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Tennessee is in jeopardy of losing NCAA tournaments and championships set to be played here in the future.The league coming out in support of Monday saying it won’t hold championship events in places that aren’t “free of discrimination.”Nearly 30 states are considering what opponents call ‘anti-transgender’ laws. Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Idaho have all passed laws banning transgender students from competing on sports teams that align with their gender identities.House bill sponsor,...…Posted: Apr 13, 2021 / 07:08 PM CDTUpdated: Apr 14, 2021 / 07:46 AM CDTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Tennessee is in jeopardy of losing NCAA tournaments and championships set to be played here in the future.The league coming out in support of Monday saying it won’t hold championship events in places that aren’t “free of discrimination.”Nearly 30 states are considering what opponents call ‘anti-transgender’ laws. Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Idaho have all passed laws banning transgender students from competing on sports teams that align with their gender identities.House bill sponsor,...WW…

Posted: Mar 22, 2021 / 05:52 PM CDTUpdated: Mar 22, 2021 / 06:25 PM CDTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A controversial requiring students to prove their sex at birth in order to play middle and high school sports is heading to ‘s desk to be signed into law.The bill passed the on the third consideration Monday with a vote of 71-16 with 5 not voting. It had advanced theThe bill was backed by Republican lawmakers and drew criticism from Democratic lawmakers who say the bill is a waste of time. Governor Bill Lee signaled his  for the legislation saying transgender athletes “will destroy...…Posted: Mar 22, 2021 / 05:52 PM CDTUpdated: Mar 22, 2021 / 06:25 PM CDTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A controversial requiring students to prove their sex at birth in order to play middle and high school sports is heading to ‘s desk to be signed into law.The bill passed the on the third consideration Monday with a vote of 71-16 with 5 not voting. It had advanced theThe bill was backed by Republican lawmakers and drew criticism from Democratic lawmakers who say the bill is a waste of time. Governor Bill Lee signaled his  for the legislation saying transgender athletes “will destroy...WW…

Posted: Mar 19, 2021 / 05:05 PM CDTUpdated: Mar 19, 2021 / 05:05 PM CDTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A bill being considered in the would temporarily eliminate the grocery . But, is facing some legislative resistance.No sales tax on grocery items is music to the ears of some shoppers.“The more money in the pocket of the consumer I’m for,” one person said leaving the Kroger on 21st Avenue in Nashville.Some customers raised some additional questions.“Sales tax is really the only source of income the state has, we don’t pay an income tax,” said Bill Haralson.But the bill backed by on Capitol Hill...…Posted: Mar 19, 2021 / 05:05 PM CDTUpdated: Mar 19, 2021 / 05:05 PM CDTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A bill being considered in the would temporarily eliminate the grocery . But, is facing some legislative resistance.No sales tax on grocery items is music to the ears of some shoppers.“The more money in the pocket of the consumer I’m for,” one person said leaving the Kroger on 21st Avenue in Nashville.Some customers raised some additional questions.“Sales tax is really the only source of income the state has, we don’t pay an income tax,” said Bill Haralson.But the bill backed by on Capitol Hill...WW…

Posted: Mar 15, 2021 / 05:13 PM CDTUpdated: Mar 15, 2021 / 07:38 PM CDTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – It’s been two weeks since Governor Bill Lee made himself available to answer questions about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and Tennessee’s response.That trend continued Monday, as Lee attended several events in Middle Tennessee. The governor has recently opted for photo opportunities instead of answering questions as Tennessee is still facing a deadly pandemic.“I’ll follow up with you,” a spokesperson for Lee said as he hurried to get to his SUV.Lee, following an economic announcement in...…Posted: Mar 15, 2021 / 05:13 PM CDTUpdated: Mar 15, 2021 / 07:38 PM CDTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – It’s been two weeks since Governor Bill Lee made himself available to answer questions about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and Tennessee’s response.That trend continued Monday, as Lee attended several events in Middle Tennessee. The governor has recently opted for photo opportunities instead of answering questions as Tennessee is still facing a deadly pandemic.“I’ll follow up with you,” a spokesperson for Lee said as he hurried to get to his SUV.Lee, following an economic announcement in...WW…

Posted: Mar 5, 2021 / 03:41 PM CSTUpdated: Mar 8, 2021 / 12:46 PM CSTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A Memphis lawmaker is pushing a bill that would make sexual abuse of a corpse a felony.In 2018, Cameron Wright, a former St. Francis Hospital security guard was found on top of 37-year-old April Parham. She died of cardiac arrest.Parham was in the morgue waiting for her organs to be donated. It was her last wish.Her parents appeared on Capitol Hill saying not only should sexual abuse of a corpse be a felony, those who do it should be registered sex offenders.“I heard it on the news that somebody...…Posted: Mar 5, 2021 / 03:41 PM CSTUpdated: Mar 8, 2021 / 12:46 PM CSTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A Memphis lawmaker is pushing a bill that would make sexual abuse of a corpse a felony.In 2018, Cameron Wright, a former St. Francis Hospital security guard was found on top of 37-year-old April Parham. She died of cardiac arrest.Parham was in the morgue waiting for her organs to be donated. It was her last wish.Her parents appeared on Capitol Hill saying not only should sexual abuse of a corpse be a felony, those who do it should be registered sex offenders.“I heard it on the news that somebody...WW…

Posted: Mar 4, 2021 / 04:10 PM CSTUpdated: Mar 4, 2021 / 08:57 PM CSTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Bills to allow Tennesseans to carry a gun without a permit are moving through both chambers of the Tennessee General Assembly.Some law enforcement leaders, including the , are opposing the efforts.Currently Tennessee law requires a to be taken in order to receive a handgun carry permit.There’s emotion on both sides of the issue.“There should be some sort of regulation,” Nashville resident Brett Marker said. “I’m not saying that you should just take guns away, but there should be some sort of...…Posted: Mar 4, 2021 / 04:10 PM CSTUpdated: Mar 4, 2021 / 08:57 PM CSTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Bills to allow Tennesseans to carry a gun without a permit are moving through both chambers of the Tennessee General Assembly.Some law enforcement leaders, including the , are opposing the efforts.Currently Tennessee law requires a to be taken in order to receive a handgun carry permit.There’s emotion on both sides of the issue.“There should be some sort of regulation,” Nashville resident Brett Marker said. “I’m not saying that you should just take guns away, but there should be some sort of...WW…

Posted: Apr 23, 2020 / 05:15 AM CDTUpdated: Apr 23, 2020 / 12:37 PM CDTPIKE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A possible tornado touched down in Pike County early Thursday morning. One homeowner described what happened when the storm hit her home.“I won’t be able to fix it. Been here 21 years. I won’t get this back,” said Julia Lewis.Eight people, including children, were in the home when a tree fell on it, splitting it in half.“It went through the floor. 0ne of them was laying right there on that couch, and one was laying right here on this couch,” explained Lewis.As daybreak came, the family had an...…Posted: Apr 23, 2020 / 05:15 AM CDTUpdated: Apr 23, 2020 / 12:37 PM CDTPIKE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A possible tornado touched down in Pike County early Thursday morning. One homeowner described what happened when the storm hit her home.“I won’t be able to fix it. Been here 21 years. I won’t get this back,” said Julia Lewis.Eight people, including children, were in the home when a tree fell on it, splitting it in half.“It went through the floor. 0ne of them was laying right there on that couch, and one was laying right here on this couch,” explained Lewis.As daybreak came, the family had an...WW…