STORIES

February 20, 2024 4:03PM

With its bustling music industry, Nashville is home to many freelancers and independent contractors. Many of these individuals choose to be independent contractors because they enjoy the flexibility that freelancing provides and the control that it gives them to shape their careers. Even so, the Biden Administration recently issued a rule that would coerce companies... READ MORE

January 31, 2024 9:39AM

Certificate of need (CON) laws are a regulatory, administrative, and financial burden on community-centered medical practices like Watauga Orthopedics in East Tennessee. Kim Marden shares Watauga’s story in this video and asks the question—are CON laws really necessary in Tennessee? READ MORE

November 20, 2023 9:09AM

Case Status:Victory! Our lawsuit prompted Mt. Juliet to repeal its $100/day fee for food trucks.  Food trucks rushed to help Mt. Juliet residents in March 2020 after the city was ravaged by a tornado. The city and its residents welcomed food trucks with open arms in the wake of the tornado and the beginning of... READ MORE

September 26, 2023 2:33PM

Current Status of Lawsuit: Federal First Amendment lawsuit filed on September 25, 2023 The Story  Particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more Americans use the internet to buy goods, conduct meetings, and even consult with their doctors. As one form of e-commerce, online auctions have grown significantly in popularity over the past decade. Consumers,... READ MORE

March 13, 2023 10:52AM

Roxanne Glass, a single mother in Memphis, is able to send her daughter Nicole to the school of her choice because of the education savings account program. Roxanne says, “she’s going to be great,” and we couldn’t agree more. To learn more and apply for the ESA program to give your child life-changing educational opportunities,... READ MORE

August 9, 2021 4:27PM

In 2018, Mark Janus took on AFSCME, a powerful workers union, in front of the U.S. Supreme Court, and he prevailed, protecting workers’ rights to free speech nationwide. Today, he joins Taylor to talk about why it’s important to protect worker freedom, specifically through Right to Work laws. READ MORE

April 21, 2020 4:19PM

Lieutenant Colonel Rob Tomsett of the Tennessee State Guard talks to Taylor about his experience in direct primary care, using telemedicine in the military, and what he thinks health care should look like in the future. READ MORE

February 13, 2020 4:41PM

Current Status of Lawsuit: The parents filed opening brief defending the program on the merits on September 25, 2023. Case pending at the Tennessee Court of Appeals. — The Beacon Center of Tennessee intervened in Mayor Cooper’s Education Savings Accounts (ESA) lawsuit on behalf of Nashville families. Beacon is defending Nashville mother Star Brumfield, whose children would... READ MORE

December 18, 2019 9:05AM

Current Status of Lawsuit: Chancellor ruled that TSBA is functionally equivalent to a government entity and therefore subject to public records requests. — Karrie – fighting for transparency and parental control in Williamson County Schools Parents are entitled to full transparency when it comes to the education of their children.  Sunshine is the best disinfectant,... READ MORE

June 27, 2019 9:24AM

Current Status of Lawsuit: The District Court granted permanent injunctive relief to Plaintiffs on May 3, 2022. The State appealed the District Court’s Order to the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. The Sixth Circuit reversed and dismissed Plaintiffs’ claims for lack of jurisdiction.  — The Story  Like other forms of e-Commerce, online auctions are the... READ MORE

February 25, 2019 4:24PM

In order to get a license to braid hair in Tennessee, you must obtain 300 hours of schooling, take a test, and pay a fee to the state. To date, 22 other states do not require a license to braid hair, and numerous states have recently repealed their braiding license. If almost half the states... READ MORE

January 30, 2019 4:40PM

Elisha and Jesse Gaugh live under the same roof but are taking different education paths. This is just one example of the fact that one size does not fit all when it comes to education. Learn more at beacontn.org/ed-choice READ MORE

December 27, 2018 9:20AM

Families like the Lopez family—who want and need choices for their children’s education—exist all over Tennessee. By implementing statewide ESAs, Tennessee parents will be able to decide the best course for their child’s education and dedicate the dollars that are already going toward education to their child’s specific needs. READ MORE

November 27, 2018 10:49AM

The John Metros that you meet today and the man you would have met 10 years ago are two completely different people. Today, John works in prison ministry and with individuals who are coming out of prison and acclimating to that life. He knows what they need to hear, because not very long ago, he... READ MORE

December 5, 2017 9:42AM

Current Status of Lawsuit: Davidson County Chancery Court issued unfavorable ruling. Plaintiffs will appeal to the Tennessee Court of Appeals.    Who would have thought it would be illegal to make music in Nashville? Unfortunately, the city’s ban on home-based businesses means local musicians, hairstylists and other aspiring entrepreneurs face steep fines and potential imprisonment... READ MORE

February 24, 2017 2:42PM

Current Status of Lawsuit: The Beacon Center was victorious as the state legislature repealed the licensing requirement for animal massage. Stowe v. Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners The Story Have you ever worried that the government would swoop in one day and take away your livelihood? Or demand you immediately shut down the business you... READ MORE

May 2, 2016 1:30PM

The Beacon Legal Foundation has just filed its first lawsuit against the State of Tennessee. READ MORE

February 11, 2016 1:58PM

See the benefits of Direct Primary Care in Tennessee and why more freedom in healthcare will help to solve some of our biggest problems. READ MORE

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