Chris Davis NC5
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Hundreds of Tennessee Department of Human Services employees, along with other state departments, could lose pay and health insurance if the federal government shutdown persists. @nc5official.bsky.social
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Tennessee state employees may face furloughs as federal shutdown drags on
Normally, a federal government shutdown wouldn't impact state employees. But Tennessee relies heavily on federal funding, so hundreds of workers could end up being furloughed and lose insurance
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October 27, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Hundreds of Tennessee Department of Human Services employees, along with other state departments, could lose pay and health insurance if the federal government shutdown persists. @nc5official.bsky.social
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A former inmate and the Dickson County Sheriff have joined forces to battle addiction
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A former inmate and a county sheriff in Tenn. have joined forces to battle addiction
The unlikely pair, a former inmate and a county sheriff, have become friends and are now partnering in the fight against addiction in Dickson County.
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October 2, 2025 at 1:49 AM
A former inmate and the Dickson County Sheriff have joined forces to battle addiction
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Tennessee has a state lottery.
Alabama does not.
So the first mile of Hwy 431 in Fayetteville, when you first enter TN, is filled with lottery stores.
They dub it the “Magic Mile.” With the Powerball jackpot so high, it’s packed today!
We’ll take you there tonight on @nc5official.bsky.social
Alabama does not.
So the first mile of Hwy 431 in Fayetteville, when you first enter TN, is filled with lottery stores.
They dub it the “Magic Mile.” With the Powerball jackpot so high, it’s packed today!
We’ll take you there tonight on @nc5official.bsky.social
September 3, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Tennessee has a state lottery.
Alabama does not.
So the first mile of Hwy 431 in Fayetteville, when you first enter TN, is filled with lottery stores.
They dub it the “Magic Mile.” With the Powerball jackpot so high, it’s packed today!
We’ll take you there tonight on @nc5official.bsky.social
Alabama does not.
So the first mile of Hwy 431 in Fayetteville, when you first enter TN, is filled with lottery stores.
They dub it the “Magic Mile.” With the Powerball jackpot so high, it’s packed today!
We’ll take you there tonight on @nc5official.bsky.social
Initially, TVA planned to close all of its coal power plants. They're now reconsidering due to power demand
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Initially, TVA planned to close all of its coal power plants. They're now reconsidering due to power demand
TVA initially wanted to close all of its coal power plants by 2035. Not anymore. The energy supplier is reconsidering due to growth in the region and the amount of power AI requires to operate.
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August 5, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Initially, TVA planned to close all of its coal power plants. They're now reconsidering due to power demand
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Tennessee bans cell phones during class time; here's what your district can independently implement on campus
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August 5, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Tennessee bans cell phones during class time; here's what your district can independently implement on campus
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Sparrow, a rescue dog that spent time at the Maury County Animal Services Center, has a brief role in the new Superman movie.
Now, her notoriety is helping other rescue pups find forever homes.
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Now, her notoriety is helping other rescue pups find forever homes.
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Meet Sparrow, a Maury County rescue dog featured in the new Superman movie.
Sparrow, a rescue dog from Maury County, appears in the new Superman movie. Her notoriety is helping other rescue pups at Maury County Animal Services to find their forever homes.
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July 22, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Sparrow, a rescue dog that spent time at the Maury County Animal Services Center, has a brief role in the new Superman movie.
Now, her notoriety is helping other rescue pups find forever homes.
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Now, her notoriety is helping other rescue pups find forever homes.
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If you're in the market for a new Tennessee specialty license plate -- these are all new additions to Tennessee's specialty plate catalog.
Including, yep, Pickleball!
Including, yep, Pickleball!
July 1, 2025 at 3:53 PM
If you're in the market for a new Tennessee specialty license plate -- these are all new additions to Tennessee's specialty plate catalog.
Including, yep, Pickleball!
Including, yep, Pickleball!
The Estes Kefauver Federal Building faces an uncertain future as government plans to sell Nashville landmark
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The Estes Kefauver Federal Building faces an uncertain future as government plans to sell Nashville landmark
The Estes Kefauver Federal Building has hosted decades of history, including the Jimmy Hoffa trial. Now, despite being on the National Register of Historic Places, the landmark could be demolished.
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June 24, 2025 at 12:46 AM
The Estes Kefauver Federal Building faces an uncertain future as government plans to sell Nashville landmark
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I want you to meet Betty Hooper.
The longtime Gallatin resident turns 100 years old on Saturday!
She was born in Hawaii, survived the attack on Pearl Harbor and served in the civilian group "Women Air Raid Defense" that monitored air traffic radars during World War II. /1
The longtime Gallatin resident turns 100 years old on Saturday!
She was born in Hawaii, survived the attack on Pearl Harbor and served in the civilian group "Women Air Raid Defense" that monitored air traffic radars during World War II. /1
June 20, 2025 at 8:57 PM
I want you to meet Betty Hooper.
The longtime Gallatin resident turns 100 years old on Saturday!
She was born in Hawaii, survived the attack on Pearl Harbor and served in the civilian group "Women Air Raid Defense" that monitored air traffic radars during World War II. /1
The longtime Gallatin resident turns 100 years old on Saturday!
She was born in Hawaii, survived the attack on Pearl Harbor and served in the civilian group "Women Air Raid Defense" that monitored air traffic radars during World War II. /1
Several communities grapple with how much to pay for firefighter salaries and equipment www.newschannel5.com/news/several...
Several communities grapple with how much to pay for firefighter salaries and equipment
Clarksville Firefighters are hoping to lobby the City Council for more pay. An entry-level fireman, who hasn't been certified yet, makes $43,800 a year.
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June 18, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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Is the man accused of killing Belmont student Jillian Ludwig competent to stand trial? That's up to a judge.
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Is the man accused of killing Belmont student Jillian Ludwig competent to stand trial? That's up to a judge.
A judge will decide if Shaquille Taylor, accused of killing Belmont student Jillian Ludwig in 2023, is mentally competent to stand trial. We heard testimony from family and licensed psychologists.
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June 16, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Is the man accused of killing Belmont student Jillian Ludwig competent to stand trial? That's up to a judge.
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There’s quite the dilemma developing on the Duck River. One group of citizens wants to dam the stream to form a lake. Another group wants to preserve the scenic river.
This issue has a complicated history and an uncertain future.
Be sure to tune in Wednesday at 6!
This issue has a complicated history and an uncertain future.
Be sure to tune in Wednesday at 6!
June 11, 2025 at 3:11 AM
There’s quite the dilemma developing on the Duck River. One group of citizens wants to dam the stream to form a lake. Another group wants to preserve the scenic river.
This issue has a complicated history and an uncertain future.
Be sure to tune in Wednesday at 6!
This issue has a complicated history and an uncertain future.
Be sure to tune in Wednesday at 6!
There’s quite the dilemma developing on the Duck River. One group of citizens wants to dam the stream to form a lake. Another group wants to preserve the scenic river.
This issue has a complicated history and an uncertain future.
Be sure to tune in Wednesday at 6!
This issue has a complicated history and an uncertain future.
Be sure to tune in Wednesday at 6!
June 11, 2025 at 3:11 AM
There’s quite the dilemma developing on the Duck River. One group of citizens wants to dam the stream to form a lake. Another group wants to preserve the scenic river.
This issue has a complicated history and an uncertain future.
Be sure to tune in Wednesday at 6!
This issue has a complicated history and an uncertain future.
Be sure to tune in Wednesday at 6!
Former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada and his one time aide Cade Cothren have arrived for their federal corruption trial that begins today.
April 22, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada and his one time aide Cade Cothren have arrived for their federal corruption trial that begins today.
Lawmakers are loading their calendars so they can adjourn. These are the bills that caught our eye
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Lawmakers are loading their calendars so they can adjourn. These are the bills that caught our eye
It's that time of the year in the Tennessee legislature when lawmakers are itching to go home. As a result, legislation moves fast and furious. These are some of the bills that caught our eye.
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April 22, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Lawmakers are loading their calendars so they can adjourn. These are the bills that caught our eye
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Both the Tennessee House and Senate have passed a $59.8 billion budget for fiscal year 2026.
The budget will now go to Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee's desk for his signature.
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The budget will now go to Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee's desk for his signature.
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Tennessee lawmakers pass a $59.8 billion state budget. Here's what is next.
Both the Tennessee House and Senate have passed a $59.8 billion dollar budget, for fiscal year 2026. The budget will now go to Tennessee Governor Bill Lee's desk for his signature.
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April 16, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Both the Tennessee House and Senate have passed a $59.8 billion budget for fiscal year 2026.
The budget will now go to Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee's desk for his signature.
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The budget will now go to Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee's desk for his signature.
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"We can't complete"
A TN business owner is sounding the alarm over a bill that he believes could put him and many others out of a job.
For years, the state has prioritized bids from food vendors who are blind. But an amended bill could change that.
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A TN business owner is sounding the alarm over a bill that he believes could put him and many others out of a job.
For years, the state has prioritized bids from food vendors who are blind. But an amended bill could change that.
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'We can’t compete': Changes to vendor laws could eliminate jobs for hundreds of blind Tennesseans
A Tennessee business owner, who is blind, is sounding the alarm over a bill that could potentially cause his company, and dozens of others, to go out of business.
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April 14, 2025 at 9:45 PM
"We can't complete"
A TN business owner is sounding the alarm over a bill that he believes could put him and many others out of a job.
For years, the state has prioritized bids from food vendors who are blind. But an amended bill could change that.
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A TN business owner is sounding the alarm over a bill that he believes could put him and many others out of a job.
For years, the state has prioritized bids from food vendors who are blind. But an amended bill could change that.
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Today in the TN Senate, members will debate the controversial bill that would allow school districts to refuse to enroll students who are undocumented immigrants.
The gallery is at capacity.
The gallery is at capacity.
April 10, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Today in the TN Senate, members will debate the controversial bill that would allow school districts to refuse to enroll students who are undocumented immigrants.
The gallery is at capacity.
The gallery is at capacity.
We've gotten a lot of rain.
We're getting more.
So here's a 🧵on how the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
is handling Cumberland River levels in Middle Tennessee in the coming days.
We'll start at Old Hickory Dam, where I'm standing in front of in this shot.
We're getting more.
So here's a 🧵on how the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
is handling Cumberland River levels in Middle Tennessee in the coming days.
We'll start at Old Hickory Dam, where I'm standing in front of in this shot.
April 4, 2025 at 8:47 PM
We've gotten a lot of rain.
We're getting more.
So here's a 🧵on how the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
is handling Cumberland River levels in Middle Tennessee in the coming days.
We'll start at Old Hickory Dam, where I'm standing in front of in this shot.
We're getting more.
So here's a 🧵on how the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
is handling Cumberland River levels in Middle Tennessee in the coming days.
We'll start at Old Hickory Dam, where I'm standing in front of in this shot.
Earlier this month, THP Trooper Declan Ryan spotted something on the interstate that may have prevented a major crash.
Upon closer inspection, the axle of a truck was being held together by a single ratchet strap!
We ride along with Trooper Ryan, at 5/6. @newschannel5plus.bsky.social
Upon closer inspection, the axle of a truck was being held together by a single ratchet strap!
We ride along with Trooper Ryan, at 5/6. @newschannel5plus.bsky.social
March 31, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Earlier this month, THP Trooper Declan Ryan spotted something on the interstate that may have prevented a major crash.
Upon closer inspection, the axle of a truck was being held together by a single ratchet strap!
We ride along with Trooper Ryan, at 5/6. @newschannel5plus.bsky.social
Upon closer inspection, the axle of a truck was being held together by a single ratchet strap!
We ride along with Trooper Ryan, at 5/6. @newschannel5plus.bsky.social
The Tennessee House and Senate have separate versions of a bill that would allow school districts to deny enrollment for undocumented immigrants.
Democrats are against all forms of the measure.
Here's a look at what each version would do.
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Democrats are against all forms of the measure.
Here's a look at what each version would do.
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Tennessee chambers divided over bill that would let school districts not enroll undocumented immigrants
The Tennessee House and Senate have separate versions of a bill that would allow school districts to deny enrollment for undocumented immigrants. Here's a look at what each version would do.
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March 14, 2025 at 9:45 PM
The Tennessee House and Senate have separate versions of a bill that would allow school districts to deny enrollment for undocumented immigrants.
Democrats are against all forms of the measure.
Here's a look at what each version would do.
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Democrats are against all forms of the measure.
Here's a look at what each version would do.
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Lawmakers consider lowering the minimum age of Tennessee school bus drivers www.newschannel5.com/news/lawmake...
Lawmakers consider lowering the minimum age of Tennessee school bus drivers
So what can Tennessee do about the school bus driver shortage? Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, wants to lower the minimum age to be a driver from 25 to 21.
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March 14, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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Priscilla Presley sighting on Tennessee’s Capitol Hill.
She’s helping lobby on behalf of a relocation and expansion of Memphis’s Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum.
Later, she’ll follow in Elvis’s footsteps and be honored as a “Colonel Aide De Camp” - Tennessee’s highest civilian honor.
She’s helping lobby on behalf of a relocation and expansion of Memphis’s Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum.
Later, she’ll follow in Elvis’s footsteps and be honored as a “Colonel Aide De Camp” - Tennessee’s highest civilian honor.
March 10, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Priscilla Presley sighting on Tennessee’s Capitol Hill.
She’s helping lobby on behalf of a relocation and expansion of Memphis’s Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum.
Later, she’ll follow in Elvis’s footsteps and be honored as a “Colonel Aide De Camp” - Tennessee’s highest civilian honor.
She’s helping lobby on behalf of a relocation and expansion of Memphis’s Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum.
Later, she’ll follow in Elvis’s footsteps and be honored as a “Colonel Aide De Camp” - Tennessee’s highest civilian honor.
I’m not sure how you feel about the time change, but here’s how Stella feels!
Personally, I am here for the brighter, later nights ahead.
Personally, I am here for the brighter, later nights ahead.
March 10, 2025 at 12:37 AM
I’m not sure how you feel about the time change, but here’s how Stella feels!
Personally, I am here for the brighter, later nights ahead.
Personally, I am here for the brighter, later nights ahead.
Is Tennessee ready if President Trump dismantles the U.S. Department of Education? It depends on who you ask.
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Is Tennessee ready if President Trump dismantles the U.S. Department of Education? It depends on who you ask.
If that elimination happens, it would be a huge change in how Tennessee students are educated. The question becomes, is the state ready to take the whole system over?
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March 6, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Is Tennessee ready if President Trump dismantles the U.S. Department of Education? It depends on who you ask.
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