Commentary: Tennessee Must Stop Subsidizing Junk Food with SNAP

As a physician with over two decades of experience in primary and emergency care, I have witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of poor nutrition on health. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) was designed to help low-income families access nutritious food, yet it paradoxically allows the purchase of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and candy—products that contribute to chronic disease and provide no essential nutrients. This policy must change to align SNAP’s mission with the fundamental principles of public health.

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Williamson County Conservatives Raise Election Integrity Issues in Reorganizing Convention, Ask Tennessee GOP for Raw Data

In the wake of the narrow leadership election for the Williamson County Republican Party (WCRP), which saw the Elevate-2025 slate of candidates win, with chairman candidate Steve Hickey elected by a margin of just 44 votes, The Tennessee Star obtained an email sent by Williamson County Conservatives Secretary candidate Kimberly Calcote, […]

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ADM issues recall for cattle feed sold in six states, including Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — ADM Animal Nutrition has issued a recall for cattle feed sold across six states, including Tennessee. On Wednesday, ADM Animal Nutrition recalled specific animal feed products that may contain elevated levels of copper or have levels of zinc below their represented amounts, which could harm cattle. […]

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