Tennessee Wants To Lead The Nation In Fighting Illegal Immigration. It May Have A Shot.

NASHVILLE—It was a humid night in June 2024 when Matt Carney encountered a pair of men rummaging through his truck. Carney, who owned the popular chicken restaurant Smokin’ Thighs, went to confront the men. As he did, they sped out of the parking lot, striking Carney and knocking him onto the street. As police hunted ...