The Humphrey file:
Tom Humphrey
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Knoxville News Sentinel, Nashville Bureau Chief
The “dean” of Tennessee’s Capitol Hill press corps been covering Tennessee state government and politics as chief of the News Sentinel's Nashville bureau since 1984. Before that, Humphrey reported on those topics -- and many others -- for United Press International. In addition to his newspaper reporting and weekly column, he has operated the “Humphrey on the Hill” blog for the past three years, posting about 6,000 items on state government and politics in that period. He is a Middle Tennessee native, a graduate of the University of Tennessee, an Army veteran, a graduate of the Nashville School of Law (licensed as a lawyer, though never practicing), a father of five and a grandfather of eight. He and his wife, Betsy, live in Bell Buckle, Tenn.
The latest Truth-O-Meter items from Tom Humphrey
Says in U.S. Congress, members "don’t even have to be on the floor for debates or votes."
"Personal income is growing faster in Tennessee on average than any other state in the country."
Says abortion doctors are "flying into this state, performing abortions and flying out."
Says Tennessee has some of the lowest beer excise tax rates in the country.
Says the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency brought coyotes into the state "to try to keep the deer population down."
The state constitution "clearly says there’s not to be a state income tax in Tennessee."
The United States is no longer "top nation in the globe on infrastructure," having fallen to 15th.
Recent stories from Tom Humphrey
Is holding hands gateway sexual activity?Tennessee Senate Bill 3310, which would subject instructors who promote or condone "gateway sexual activity" to a $500 fine, has drawn national attention. So, what really is gateway sexual activity? Does it, for example, cover hand-holding? How about sitting on someone's lap?
Introducing PolitiFact's Haslam-O-MeterOur new feature will track and rate the campaign promises of Gov. Bill Haslam.
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