Memphis Holler

30/01/2025

“The Shelby County Health Department is partnering with Memphis-Shelby County Schools to combat the growing number of HIV cases and other sexually transmitted infections among teens.

A new agreement will allow the health department to provide screenings, treatment, preventative care and education to middle and high school students with parental consent.”

A new agreement will allow Shelby County Health Department to provide screenings, treatment, preventative care and education to public middle and high school students, whose HIV infection rates are rising at an alarming rate.

30/01/2025

“A Republican Tennessee lawmaker proposed a bill Wednesday that could restrict transgender people across the state from accessing domestic violence shelters that align with their gender identity.

The bill, SB 0468, would also apply to restrooms, changing rooms and sleeping areas in correction facilities and juvenile detention facilities. It also restricts students of different genders from sharing sleeping areas during overnight activities or events hosted by public schools.”

The bill was introduced by Senator Janice Bowling (R - Tullahoma) and would apply to correction facilities, domestic violence shelters and others.

30/01/2025

“A Tennessee lawmaker is pushing for the creation of the Tennessee Covenant Marriage Act to establish covenant marriage in the state.

So, what is a covenant marriage?”

The bill was introduced by Rep. Gino Bulso (R-Brentwood), who’s sponsored nearly 20 bills in the 114th General Assembly, including creating the Unborn Child Protection Act of 2025, Veterans Assistance for Livelihood, Opportunity, and Relief (VALOR) Act and restricting flags displayed in government...

30/01/2025

A coupon for the wealthy.

30/01/2025

WATCH: Senator Bo Watson(whose wife is a lobbyist 🤔) insists Senator Lamar call the VOUCHERS “scholarships” - because they know “VOUCHERS” are not popular.

It’s a shell game. They are VOUCHERS. again proved this DOES hurt public schools yesterday. “Hold harmless” is a lie.

30/01/2025

🎯 Senator Lamar: “’s voucher scam is a budget-busting entitlements for the wealthy, not an opportunity for low income families.”

Every state that does this has proven this.

30/01/2025

“Cordova High School teacher and choir director Adrian Maclin has been named the 2025 Grammy Music Educator of the Year.

The honor — presented by the Recording Academy and the Grammy Museum — was announced Wednesday as part of a segment on Maclin during the "CBS Mornings" show. The Grammy prize includes a $10,000 honorarium for Maclin and a matching $10,000 for his school’s music program.”

The Recording Academy and Grammy Museum honored Cordova High teacher and choir director Adrian Maclin as the Grammy Music Educator of the Year.

30/01/2025

WATCH: “I hope everyone takes into consideration the amount of richness our immigrant community adds.”

Rep. (D) with a clear message for Republicans during announcements as the house considers the immigration crackdown bill.

30/01/2025

“The Memphis Shelby County Schools board has hired an agency to help them with public relations, and many of you have been asking what it’s costing taxpayers.

WREG Investigators submitted an open records request on January 14 for the contract with the public relations firm, the Carter Malone Group.“

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Shelby County Schools board has hired an agency to help them with public relations, and many of you have been asking what it’s costing taxpayers. WREG Investigators sub…

29/01/2025

“More controversy at a Memphis-Shelby County School board meeting as a person was removed from a meeting about the renewal of the charter for City University School.

The president of the charter school is the wife of the newly-appointed Interim Superintendent of MSCS, Dr. Roderick Richmond.”

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — More controversy at a Memphis-Shelby County School board meeting as a person was removed from a meeting about the renewal of the charter for City University School. The presi…

29/01/2025

“In the political sphere, both major political parties chose new leaders over the weekend.”

New leaders were chosen at the local county level.

Plus, Chancellor Jim Kyle retires.

29/01/2025

“There’s an old slogan used in activism: “Nothing about us, without us, is for us.” This truth applies to Gov. Bill Lee’s school voucher proposal being rushed through a special session”

There’s an old slogan used in activism: “Nothing about us, without us, is for us.” This truth applies to Gov. Bill Lee’s school voucher proposal being rushed through a special session scheduled to …

29/01/2025

“Shelby County commissioners unanimously approved a resolution receiving and filing a notice of vacancy in the General Sessions Court at the tail end of the Monday, Jan. 27, meeting, preparing for the pending retirement of Judge Bill Anderson.”

Shelby County commissioners unanimously approved a resolution receiving and filing a notice of vacancy in the General Sessions Court at the tail end of the Monday, Jan. 27, meeting, preparing for the pending retirement of Judge Bill Anderson. Anderson was appointed to the court in 2010. Before the....

29/01/2025

WATCH: “If you want to see how Taylor is pi***ng you off today, foller the holler.”

We traded a Holler hat to Senator Brent Taylor 🧢 for 1 of his “Make Memphis Matter” hats- which he apparently plans to do by throwing out Memphis votes and ousting an elected DA? 🤷🏻

Our Hats: https://tnholler.com/holler-hats/

29/01/2025

Good question, Senator

29/01/2025

WATCH: MEMPHIS speaks out against the Republican special session immigration bill sponsored by Senator Bo Watson👇🏽

29/01/2025

👀 WATCH: Republican Senator Todd Gardenhire gavels Republican Senator Brent Taylor out of order when Taylor tries to make an immigration special session committee about his personal political vendetta to oust elected MEMPHIS DA Steve Mulroy 👇🏽 🧊

28/01/2025

“This is the second time Governor Bill Lee is bringing his Freedom Education Scholarship Act to the capital to be approved by state lawmakers.

After failing the last session, Governor Lee tells our partner radio station 98.9 that he is certain it will pass during this special session.”

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — This is the second time Governor Bill Lee is bringing his Freedom Education Scholarship Act to the capital to be approved by state lawmakers. After failing the last ses…