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Tennessee officials predict a tax revenue increase range of 1.25% to 2.15% in FY 2026, reflecting a slowdown in tax revenue growth. Plus, East Tennessee State University's marching band will perform at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade after forming just 10 years ago.

Four warming centers in Knoxville will open next month ahead of expected freezing temperatures. Plus, Knoxville City Council approves ordinance to increase the city's hotel occupancy tax rate to 4%.

U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments over Tennessee's law that bans gender affirming care for transgender youth. Plus, data finds that Tennessee saw a nearly 60% increase in residents enrolling in the Affordable Care Act last year.

Over 13,000 Tennesseans have submitted applications for FEMA's Individuals and Households program, federal data finds. Plus, Knox County Commission rejects a resolution to purportedly prevent the 'sexualization of children'.

Governor Bill Lee signs an executive order to develop a water conservation plan for Duck River. Plus, former state senator Katrina Robinson has been resentenced and fines $48k for falsifying information to the Health Resources and Services Administration.

Tennessee Department of Agriculture requests $3 million during its annual state budget hearing to bolster county fairgrounds statewide. Plus, Knoxville City Council gives initial approval to raise the city's hotel tax to 4% to support deferred maintenance on city tourism sites.

Oak Ridge collects data on the material type of water service lines, gun rights groups file a lawsuit against Memphis on recently passed ordinance that includes gun control measures, and more.

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments this week on the constitutionality of Tennessee's ban on gender affirming care for minors. Plus, rockabilly singer Brenda Lee was presented with legislating at the state capitol today naming her holiday hit "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" as Tennessee's official holiday song.

Knoxville native and literary icon Nikki Giovanni dies at 81. Plus, data from the Tennessee Department of Education shows a steady rise in work-based learning enrollment.

Nearly half of applications submitted to FEMA by Tennesseans impacted by Helene have been approved for funding, data finds. Plus, the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission approves increases in fishing hunting and boating fees for the first time since 2015.