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New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) is sacked by Buffalo Bills defensive end Leonard Floyd (56) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) **FILE**

NFL players union renews call for grass fields after Aaron Rodgers’ injury

By Teresa M. Walker - Associated Press

From left, expelled Rep. Justin Pearson, D-Memphis, Rep. Gloria Johnson, D-Knoxville, and expelled Rep. Justin Jones, D-Nashville, raise their fists as they walk across Fisk University campus after hearing Vice President Kamala Harris speak, Friday, April 7, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. Harris came to support the two Democratic lawmakers, who were expelled from the Tennessee State Legislature. Jones was reinstated. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Rep. Gloria Johnson of ‘Tennessee Three’ officially launches 2024 Senate campaign

By Kimberlee Kruesi and Jonathan Mattise - Associated Press

Former Kansas U.S. Sen. Nancy Kassebaum, left, the widow of late U.S. Sen. Howard H. Baker Jr., greets former Tennessee Gov. Don Sundquist Monday, June 30, 2014, in Knoxville, Tenn. Sundquist, a Republican who was twice elected governor of Tennessee and also served 12 years in Congress, died Sunday. He was 87. (AP Photo, Paul Efird/Knoxville News Sentinel)

Former 2-term Republican Tennessee Gov. Don Sundquist dies at 87

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Allison Polidor is escorted out of the room by Tennessee state troopers for holding a sign reading, "1 Kid > All The Guns," during a special session of the state legislature on public safety, Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (Nicole Hester/The Tennessean via AP)

Signs return to Tennessee statehouse grounds after judge blocks new House GOP rule

By Jonathan Mattise and Kimberlee Kruesi - Associated Press

Demonstrators hold hands and encircle the State Capitol in prayer before a special session of the state legislature on public safety Monday, Aug. 21, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

After school shooting, Tennessee lawmakers not expected to take up gun control in special session

By Kimberlee Kruesi and Jonathan Mattise - Associated Press

Tennessee Titans quarterback Malik Willis speaks during a press conference after after an NFL preseason game against the Chicago Bears Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in Chicago. The Bears won 23-17. (AP Photo Erin Hooley)

Titans letting Willis, Levis compete to back up Tannehill at QB

By Teresa M. Walker - Associated Press

FILE - Former Republican state Sen. Brian Kelsey, left, arrives at federal court, Nov. 22, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. On Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, Kelsey was sentenced to 21 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to federal campaign finance charges, then unsuccessfully tried to take back his guilty plea. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Former Tennessee state senator gets 21-month prison sentence for campaign finance cash scheme

By Kimberlee Kruesi - Associated Press

The Nashville, Tenn., skyline is seen on July 11, 2022. Tennessee is facing its first court challenge Wednesday, Aug 9, 2023, over a congressional redistricting map that carved up Democratic-leaning Nashville to help Republicans flip a seat in last year's elections, a move that the plaintiffs say has unconstitutionally diluted the power of Black voters and other communities of color. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Lawsuit says Tennessee’s U.S. House and state Senate maps discriminate against communities of color

By Jonathan Mattise - Associated Press

Kyle Kirkwood holds the trophy winning the Music City Grand Prix auto race Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Kirkwood wins Music City Grand Prix for second win of season for Andretti

By Teresa M. Walker - Associated Press

FILE - From left, Tennessee Rep. Justin Jones, D-Nashville; Rep. Justin Pearson, D-Memphis; and Rep. Gloria Johnson, D-Knoxville; leave the West Wing to speak to reporters after meeting with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, April 24, 2023. Pearson and Jones, who became Democratic heroes as members of the so-called “Tennessee Three,” are hoping to once again reclaim their legislative seats Thursday, Aug. 3, after being expelled for their involvement in a gun control protest on the House floor. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

Both expelled members of ‘Tennessee Three’ win back their state House seats

By Kimberlee Kruesi - Associated Press

Tennessee Reps. Justin Pearson, D-Memphis, left, and Justin Jones, D-Nashville, speak to reporters outside the West Wing after meeting with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, April 24, 2023. Pearson and Jones, who became Democratic heroes as members of the so-called “Tennessee Three,” are hoping to once again reclaim their legislative seats Thursday, Aug. 3, after being expelled for their involvement in a gun control protest on the House floor. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

2 members of expelled ‘Tennessee Three’ vie to win back their legislative seats

By Kimberlee Kruesi - Associated Press

Traffic moves through Nashville International Airport Tuesday, July 25, 2023 in Nashville, Tenn. A new Tennessee law that installs a state takeover of the board that oversees Nashville's airport has created confusion about who is actually running the facility. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

State takeover of Nashville airport board to remain in place as lawsuit proceeds, judges rule

By Kimberlee Kruesi - Associated Press

Air travelers make their way through the Nashville International Airport Tuesday, July 25, 2023 in Nashville, Tenn. A new Tennessee law that installs a state takeover of the board that oversees Nashville's airport has created confusion about who is actually running the facility. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Who’s in charge of Nashville’s airport? U.S. and Tennessee officials disagree under a new state law

By Jonathan Mattise - Associated Press

Sen. Brian Kelsey, R-Germantown, speaks during a debate on school voucher legislation Wednesday, May 1, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Federal prosecutors are accusing the former Tennessee state senator of intentionally delaying his sentencing after the Republican unsuccessfully attempted to withdraw his guilty plea to federal campaign finance laws.(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, file)

U.S. prosecutors accuse ex-Tennessee lawmaker of delaying sentencing

By Kimberlee Kruesi - Associated Press

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey speaks during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days, Monday, July 17, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

SEC commissioner calls on Congress to set national standards for athlete compensation

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FILE - Tennessee state Rep. Justin Pearson, D-Memphis, speaks with reporters after meeting with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Monday, April 24, 2023. Pearson raised about $860,000 through some 31,700 campaign donations after Tennessee Republican lawmakers abruptly moved to expel him and two other Democrats for a gun control protest on the House floor, his campaign said. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

After Republicans expelled him, campaign for Tennessee Democratic Rep. Pearson says he raised $860K

By Jonathan Mattise - Associated Press

Tanner Molendyk, center left, poses with Nashville Predators officials after being picked by the team during the first round of the NHL hockey draft Wednesday, June 28, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Gary Bettman urges fans to boo him, honors David Poile to kick off NHL draft

By Teresa M. Walker - Associated Press

D.C. United head coach Wayne Rooney reacts after an MLS soccer match against Orlando City, Sunday, July 31, 2022, in Washington. D.C. United won 2-1. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) **FILE**

Reigning MVP Hany Mukhtar highlights MLS All-Star roster that will face Arsenal

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Drivers compete during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race under the lights, Sunday, June 25, 2023, in Lebanon, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville, Bristol working to give NASCAR a historic racing option in Music City

By Teresa M. Walker - Associated Press

Chase Elliott (9) looks on prior to a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Concord, N.C. Elliott prefers to view a very challenging season as opportunity, not pressure. The 2022 Cup Series champ who won last year's regular season title sits 27th in the points standings as NASCAR returns from the lone break in the 38-race season. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley, File)

Elliott views pressure to make NASCAR playoffs as opportunity

By Teresa M. Walker - Associated Press