SUMMARY: President-elect Donald Trump confirmed plans to declare a national emergency and use the military for mass deportations. A local immigrants’ rights group, the Tennessee Immigration and Refugee Rights Coalition (TURC), is preparing by educating families about their rights and organizing resistance. Trump has proposed the largest deportation program in U.S. history, potentially costing $315 billion to deport 13.3 million individuals. While the details are unclear, TURC expresses concern over the harmful rhetoric and dehumanizing impact on immigrant communities. Trump plans to finalize his strategy at Mar-a-Lago this week.

President-elect Donald Trump confirmed Monday he’s preparing to declare a national emergency and use the military for his mass deportation program.

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SUMMARY: In October, Tennessee’s tax revenues exceeded last year’s figures by $22.6 million but fell short of predictions, with year-to-date collections 1.4% or $72.4 million above budget. Commissioner Jim Bryson highlighted the need to monitor revenue and spending trends closely. While sales tax revenues slightly missed estimates, corporate taxes also fell short; however, fuel, realty recordation, and transfer taxes outperformed expectations. Fuel taxes exceeded projections by $1.3 million. Changes to franchise tax calculations contributed to a revenue decrease this fiscal year. The State Funding Board will meet on November 25 to discuss forecasts for the 2025-26 fiscal year.

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SUMMARY: Families of car crash victims in Tennessee gathered to mourn and advocate for safer roads following their heartbreaking losses. On Halloween, Chuck Isbell reflected on the tragedy of losing his son to a distracted driver four years ago. As part of Nashville Families for Safe Streets, they planted 1,000 flags representing the average annual fatalities on Tennessee roads. The group is calling on state leaders to address the alarming trend of increasing traffic crashes, criticizing the state’s strategic highway safety plan. Advocates, including Wesley Smith from Walk Bike Nashville, urge for a comprehensive safety plan to reduce future fatalities.

After facing heartbreaking loss, families of car crash victims gathered in Nashville Sunday to mourn and push for change.

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