Tennessee

Why Tennessee Has Weird Wine Laws

Michael Edward Miller and Mary Helen Miller — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 19:07:08 +0000

The majority of states allow grocery and food stores to sell wine. Not Tennessee. Here in the Volunteer State, liquor stores alone can sell packaged wine. In this segment, WUTC examines the history and rationale behind this law. WUTC also explores current debates about changing it.

Tennessee’s Much-Maligned Statutory Rape Law Under Scrutiny

Michael Edward Miller and Mary Helen Miller — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 23:32:23 +0000

In Tennessee, when a teenager is the victim of statutory rape, the law could consider the teenager an accomplice in the crime. Some people are outraged over this law, which dates back to 1895. In this segment, WUTC explains what the law really means and why it's been on the books so long.

Tennessee State Rep. Eric Watson, Others Discuss Pros And Cons Of Arming Teachers

Michael Edward Miller and Garrett Crowe — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:07:31 +0000

In this segment, we explore reasons why people support or oppose teachers carrying guns at school. Going beyond pro/con arguments based on hypotheticals, we look for examples of a teacher or school official using a gun to stop a school shooting.

Project Inspire: Those Who Can, Teach

Michael Edward Miller — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:57:59 +0000

People who have science, math, engineering or technology backgrounds and who are looking for a career change can become Hamilton County schoolteachers through Project Inspire.

Thumbtack.com Rates TN Good For Small Business Owners (With One Catch)

Michael Edward Miller — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 19:29:40 +0000

The survey reveals a surprise: despite general satisfaction right now, Tennessee business owners aren't looking forward to the future.

'Just Plumb Gone': A Year After the Tornado in Apison, Tenn.

Mary Helen Miller — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:26:36 +0000

A year ago, a series of deadly tornadoes came through the area and killed 81 people in the Chattanooga region. Apison, Tennessee, was one of the places that was hit particularly hard.