Tennessee lawmakers backing a private-school voucher plan got a bounce Wednesday from President Donald Trump, who was expected to sign an executive order to expand “school choice” programs nationwide,

In the first full day of committees during Tennessee's special legislative session, Republicans pushed an expanded school voucher program.

Tennessee lawmakers were in a special session Tuesday, focusing on Gov. Bill Lee's push to expand school vouchers statewide. And while it's a top priority for the governor, a new study found most in Tennessee disagree.

Zakai Zeigler was injured late in the first half of Tennessee basketball's game against Kentucky on Tuesday. He returned in the second half.

Tennessee Vols basketball vs Kentucky Wildcats on Jan. 28, 2025, at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tennessee

Zakai Zeigler ran off the court after suffering an apparent knee injury late in the first half of Tennessee basketball 's game against Kentucky on Tuesday. The Vols guard was fouled driving to the rim and went down hard.

Koby Brea scored 18 points and Jaxson Robinson added 17 to help No. 12 Kentucky post a 78-73 victory over No. 8 Tennessee on Tuesday in Knoxville, Tenn.

The Wildcats start out hot shooting from behind the arc and finish the game with 12 3-pointers in the 78-73 win as the Vols finish strong but can't complete the comeback.