Publisher: The Tennessean


From immigration to child influencers, new Tennessee laws begin July 1

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Stricter immigration penalties, a crackdown on child social media influencers, limits on elementary school screen time and body cameras for prison guards are among more than 250 Tennessee laws taking effect July 1.


See which TN colleges made the 2026 U.S. News graduate school rankings

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Tennessee colleges and universities made the top 100 in multiple categories of the 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings of the Best Graduate Schools in the United States, which were released in April.


These are the top graduate schools in Tennessee, according to US News and World ranking

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Nine Tennessee schools represent the Volunteer State with top master’s degree programs.


How kids’ dental health impacts overall wellbeing | Opinion

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The importance of children’s oral health goes far beyond a bright smile.


Tennessee’s SB 2040 risks patient specialty care | Opinion

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A Memphis specialty pharmacist argues SB 2040 would ban PBM-affiliated pharmacies, disrupt in-home infusion services and reduce access for tens of thousands, especially in rural Tennessee.


Leadership Tennessee Next program announces spring 2026 cohort

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Leadership Tennessee’s program for early to mid-career professionals on Dec. 16 announced its spring 2026 cohort, which includes 32 state leaders representing 14 counties.


The fight of our lives: advancing cancer research in TN | Opinion

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Recently, researchers, clinicians, and policymakers from across Tennessee came together in Nashville to chart a path toward a stronger, more coordinated statewide cancer strategy for Tennessee.


Rural health care in Tennessee is at a crossroads, but hope is on the horizon | Opinion

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While rural health remains at a crossroads, there are programs that could provide rural Tennesseans access to high-quality health care.