
Tennessee Law Dismantles Minority and Women Business Programs
News Summary A new Tennessee law effective July 1 dismantles MWBE programs in Memphis and Shelby County, prohibiting government preferential treatment based on race, sex,

News Summary A new Tennessee law effective July 1 dismantles MWBE programs in Memphis and Shelby County, prohibiting government preferential treatment based on race, sex,

News Summary Tennessee businesses are facing mixed effects from President Trump’s 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum. While some companies, like Bennett Industries, report

News Summary Tennessee has enacted a law that bans government DEI initiatives, resulting in the closure of critical support programs for minority and women-owned businesses

News Summary Tennessee lawmakers have approved new regulations on hemp-derived products, transferring oversight to the Alcoholic Beverage Commission. The law, effective in 2026, bans products

News Summary Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has appointed former state Representative John DeBerry as a senior advisor focusing on education and criminal justice reform. DeBerry,

News Summary House Bill 1050 in Tennessee seeks to improve accountability for businesses linked to criminal activities by labeling them nuisances if three crimes occur

News Summary Tennessee has selected 50 leaders for the Leadership Tennessee Signature Program Class XII, emphasizing collaboration across various sectors to address state challenges. Notably

News Summary Tennessee is grappling with significant regulatory changes to its hemp industry that could jeopardize local businesses. A new law, pending the Governor’s approval,

News Summary Tennessee has revealed that approximately 60,000 businesses received over $1.5 billion in tax rebates through a program initiated by Governor Bill Lee. While

News Summary Tennessee’s recent disclosure of business tax refunds totaling $1.5 billion for around 60,000 companies has sparked controversy over transparency. Critics, including the head