SUMMARY: The Pacific Legal Foundation and Do No Harm are suing Tennessee over racial quotas for appointments to state boards and commissions, arguing they violate the 14th Amendment. The lawsuit targets the Board of Medical Examiners and Board of Chiropractic Examiners, claiming that requiring the governor to appoint members based on race undermines individual merit. The groups also challenge similar racial requirements for the Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners. The lawsuit highlights concerns about patient safety and the importance of appointing qualified individuals, regardless of race. Tennessee is one of 14 states that use race or sex in board appointments.

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SUMMARY: Frank Stiner and his cousin were excited to expand their ticket holdings for the new $2.2 billion Nissan Stadium but faced shocking price increases, as their $750 PSLs skyrocketed to $10,000 each. After expressing concerns, they were dismissed by Titans representatives. Stiner noted that many loyal, blue-collar fans couldn’t afford such prices. The Titans plan to sell PSLs in over 30 tiers, with more than 40% priced below $3,500, but critics argue that true fans are being pushed out. Tennessee Rep. Larry Miller is working on a bill to limit PSL price increases, though it faced resistance from the Titans.

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SUMMARY: Tennessee’s economy is growing, with employment increasing by 195,000 since March 2020 and an unemployment rate of 3.2%, lower than the national rate of 4.1%. However, the labor force participation rate has declined to 59.4%, significantly below the national average of 62.7%. Dr. Don Bruce from the University of Tennessee attributes this decline partly to the in-migration of retirees and educational pursuits. Despite a low unemployment rate, Tennessee faces 64,000 unfilled jobs due to geographic and skill mismatches. Per capita income in Tennessee is $62,229, still below the national average of $69,810 but closing the gap.

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