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The 2024 Volunteers finished strong at 10–3, earning their first College Football Playoff berth under head coach Josh Heupel before bowing out to Ohio State. Heupel’s leadership returns for Year 5, ...

Tennessee’s economic performance in 2025 has shown solid resilience and steady growth despite broader national uncertainties. The state continues to benefit from a pro-business climate, low tax burden ...

Tennessee education officials are considering a rule change that would allow schools to more quickly remove disruptive students with disabilities from their classrooms, even without a formal ...