Tennessee
Tennessee court to decide if school shooting families can keep police records from public release
By Travis Loller — October 17, 2023
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Metro government attorneys have said the records can be made public, but only after the investigation is officially closed, which could take months.
Drag queen, Christian artist Flamy Grant joins lawsuit over Tennessee’s anti-drag act
By Kathryn Post — August 31, 2023
(RNS) — She joins LGBTQ nonprofit Blount Pride in suing a Tennessee district attorney who threatened to prosecute them over a pride event where Grant is scheduled to headline.
Memphis police shoot suspect after he fired shots outside Jewish school
By Adrian Sainz — August 1, 2023
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Police said officers shot a suspect after he attempted to enter a Jewish school with a gun and fired shots after he couldn't get into the building.
Embattled Tennessee bishop resigns after priest complaints, abuse-related lawsuits
By Travis Loller and Nicole Winfield — June 27, 2023
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The archbishop of Louisville, Kentucky, the Most Reverend Shelton Fabre, was named temporary administrator to run the diocese until a new bishop is installed.
For embattled TN lawmakers, liberal faith movements were a training ground
By Jack Jenkins — April 17, 2023
(RNS) — '(I) grew up in the moral movement with Rev. Barber and the Poor People's Campaign,' said Rep. Justin Jones.
After biblical protestations, expelled Tennessee lawmakers find support among clergy
By Bob Smietana and Jack Jenkins — April 7, 2023
(RNS) — On Friday, the Poor People's Campaign announced a clergy-led protest to be held in Nashville later this month.
Drive-by shooting injures 2 at funeral at Nashville church
By Jonathan Mattise — November 26, 2022
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The shooting Saturday took place as mourners left the funeral of a woman who was fatally shot earlier this month, according to police.
Amy Grant hospitalized ‘for observation and treatment’ after bike accident
By Adelle M. Banks — July 28, 2022
(RNS) — The accident, less than a week after Grant was named one of this year’s five Kennedy Center Honors recipients, occurred on Wednesday.
2nd teen charged with killing UMC leader
By Adrian Sainz — July 27, 2022
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The teens pointed a gun at her and ordered her from the car, police said.
As states ban abortion, a new spotlight on an old battle over sex education
By Riley Farrell — July 14, 2022
(RNS) — Half of the states set to ban abortion have no mandate that schools teach sex education. Only four require curricula to address contraception.
In many COVID hot spots, a pattern: High concentrations of white evangelicals
By Jack Jenkins — July 15, 2021
(RNS) — ‘It’s clear that the pattern is more white evangelical Protestants equals lower vaccination rates,’ said Natalie Jackson, research director at the Public Religion Research Institute.
Southern Baptist youth pastor and National Guard chaplain suspended after arrest on solicitation charges
By Bob Smietana — July 13, 2021
(RNS) — Fairfield Baptist Church in Tennessee says it is shocked by the arrest of the church's youth minister and will cooperate with authorities.
Why it matters that 7 states still have bans on atheists holding office
By Kristina M. Lee — June 6, 2021
(The Conversation) — Anti-atheism is ingrained in American politics. A refusal to remove outdated language from state Constitutions perpetuates this prejudice.
Tennessee lawmakers hold prayer rally in support of Trump
By Travis Loller — January 7, 2021
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Although speakers repeated the debunked claims that Joe Biden did not win the election, they focused on praying for the country and asked supporters to put their trust in God.
Faith groups gear up disaster relief after deadly tornadoes in Tennessee
By Bob Smietana — March 3, 2020
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (RNS) — Faith groups are preparing to respond after killer tornadoes hit Tennessee.
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