Tennessee

Tennessee legislature passes bill mandating Judea and Samaria terminology in state communications

The Tennessee General Assembly passed House Bill 1446, requiring state agencies to use the term “Judea and Samaria” in official communications starting July 2026.

The Tennessee State Capitol building pictured in 2022.
Mug shot of Tennessee resident and white supremacist Regan Darby Prater.

White supremacist pleads guilty to giving Hezbollah list of 35,000 Israel-linked individuals

Richard Pulley.

Door cam captures 78-year-old delivery man, triggering crowdfunding campaign

Master Sgt. Roddie Edmonds is being awarded a Medal of Honor in 2026 for his bravery in protecting Jewish troops in World War II.

US soldier who protected Jews in POW camp during WWII to be awarded Medal of Honor


Tennessee asks US court to reinstate two-day waiting period for abortions

The law, which went into effect in 2015, required abortion providers to inform patients of the risks and wait at least 48 hours before proceeding.

A protester holds a copy of the bible outside of the US Supreme Court building in Washington June 15, 2015. The US Supreme Court on Monday rejected a bid by the state of North Carolina to revive its law requiring women seeking an abortion to have an ultrasound of the fetus performed and described to

Nashville blast investigation leads US agents to suburban home

The RV exploded just after an automated message emanated from it warning of a bomb.

A vehicle burns near the site of an explosion in the area of Second and Commerce in Nashville

Warning plays from RV before it explodes in Nashville in 'intentional act'

A motive for the explosion was not disclosed by police.

Nashville, Tennessee

Swastikas spray-painted in Chattanooga, Tenn.

The swastikas were discovered on Sunday morning painted on the Walnut Street Bridge and in the Bluff View Art District. They were cleaned off by Monday.

What appears to be a swastika spray-painted on a wall of the University of Chile in downtown Santiago [File]

Nashville Holocaust Memorial vandalized with antisemitic messages

The memorial is located on the grounds of the Gordon Jewish Community Center. The vandalism was discovered on Saturday, The Tennessean reported on Monday.

Nashville, Tennessee

Jewish combat veteran, husband of a rabbi running for Senate in Tennessee

James Mackler, 47, an attorney who still serves in the National Guard, is a longshot.

James Mackler and supporters; Chattanooga Tennessee

Tennessee Jewish community steps up to help after tornado disaster

The Jewish Federation & Jewish Foundation of Nashville and Middle Tennessee is leading the efforts and has already begun providing $5,000 in immediate assistance to the area.

Damage to buildings and vehicles is seen after a tornado hit eastern Nashville

Steven Spielberg's daughter arrested for domestic violence

Spielberg first announced her decision to work in adult entertainment last week, and claimed that it was a way to overcome traumatic experiences in childhood.

Police

Tennessee assembly advancing bills against antisemitism

The state legislature aims to greater define what constitutes antisemitism so as to help determine whether an investigation by state authorities needs to be conducted.

U.S. President Donald Trump holds a campaign rally in Sunrise, Florida, U.S., November 26, 2019

Tennessee finds judge not antisemitic despite social media post

The judge linked on social media to articles saying the Jews should “get the f*** over the Holocaust."

Jim Lammey of the Shelby County Criminal Court.