MATHIS, Circuit Judge. This case arises out of an unfortunate incident in which Melissa Wooden, in the throes of a mental-health crisis, called 911 and asked for police to kill her. Three police officers responded and saw Wooden holding a bat and a pickaxe. One of the officers told Wooden that she would not be harmed. Less than ten minutes after arriving at the scene, that officer tased Wooden and another officer shot her. Michael Chrestman, on Wooden’s behalf, sued the two officers who harmed her and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County (“Metro Nashville”) under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 alleging excessive force, in violation of the Fourth Amendment. The officers moved to dismiss the complaint, asserting qualified immunity. The district court granted the officers’ motion to dismiss and Metro Nashville’s motion for judgment on the pleadings. Because the complaint plausibly alleges that the officers violated Wooden’s clearly established rights when they tased and shot her, and because the district court erred in granting Metro Nashville’s motion, we reverse in part and vacate in part.

The Defendant, John Wendell Lewis, appeals from his guilty-pleaded conviction for unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, a Class B felony. See T.C.A. § 39- 17-1307(b)(1)(A) (Supp. 2022) (subsequently amended). The trial court ordered the Defendant to serve an eight-year sentence in confinement. On appeal, the Defendant, a Range I offender, contends the court erred by denying alternative sentencing. We affirm the judgment of the trial court.

The pro se Petitioner, Marcus Wilson, appeals from the habeas corpus court’s summary dismissal of his petition for writ of habeas corpus. We affirm the summary dismissal of the petition.

The Petitioner, Keenan Alexander, appeals from the Fayette County Circuit Court’s denial of post-conviction relief from the Petitioner’s jury-trial convictions for misdemeanor possession of marijuana, unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of drug paraphernalia, speeding, and failing to maintain financial responsibility and his effective two-year sentence. On appeal, the Petitioner contends that the post-conviction court erred by denying relief on his ineffective assistance of counsel claim. We affirm the judgment of the post-conviction court.

The Americans for Prosperity Foundation and 99.7 WTN on Sept. 5 hosted a hosted a debate with four top Republican candidates — State Reps. Lee Reeves, Gino Bulso and Jody Barrett, and Matt Van Epps — who are vying to fill the 7th Congressional District seat vacated by Mark Green in June. The Nashville Banner reports that Bulso, an attorney in Williamson County, said during the debate, “You want us not to simply agree with President Trump on everything. I’m going to do that because I think President Trump is a generational leader unlike we’ve ever seen before.” The Tennessean published photos from the event.

In this interlocutory appeal, the employee questions the trial court’s order denying his request to be provided a new authorized treating physician. The employee expressed dissatisfaction with his authorized physician and requested a new doctor. The employer declined, asserting that the employee has received all the benefits to which he is currently entitled and that the authorized physician placed the employee at maximum medical improvement with no permanent medical impairment. After an expedited hearing, the trial court issued an order declining to order the employer to provide a new panel of physicians but observing that the employee could return to his authorized physician. The employee has appealed. Having carefully reviewed the record, we affirm the trial court’s decision and remand the case.

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order delaying a ban on TikTok for a fourth time. The Hill reports that this extension pushes back the deadline to enforce a law — which requires TikTok’s China-based parent company ByteDance to divest from the app or face a ban on U.S. networks and app stores — until Dec. 16. An earlier extension was set to expire Wednesday. On Monday, the administration announced it had reached a "framework" deal during trade talks with Chinese officials.

The Bessie Smith Cultural Center in Chattanooga will honor Judge Curtis Collier, among others, at the Second Annual Bessie Smith Legacy Gala on Nov. 8. The gala "celebrates those whose contributions have not only uplifted the community but have also fostered a spirit of resilience and unity," according to the center's website. Appointed in 1995, Collier made history as the first African American U.S. district judge in the Eastern District of Tennessee. Center officials told Chattanoogan.com that "proceeds from the gala will directly benefit the Bessie Smith Cultural Center Education Program, which provides dynamic learning opportunities for students, educators and the community through exhibitions, field trips, lectures and outreach initiatives." Read more about this year's honorees under the "Events" tab and get ticket information.

Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti recently announced that Tennessee has joined a coalition of 25 states in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court, urging it to strike down a Massachusetts firearm licensing requirements for nonresidents. “No American should ever face criminal charges for simply exercising their constitutional rights while traveling,” the group argues. The brief supports a challenge to a Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruling that upheld the state’s license-to-carry regime, even when applied to law-abiding out-of-state travelers. Read more in a press release from the AG’s office.

Adams & Reese recently announced the addition of Holt Whitt to its Government Relations team in the firm's Nashville office. Whitt will serve as an advisor within the Intersection of Business & Government (IBG) practice group. Whitt has over 15 years of experience in state government, including most recently as the assistant commissioner for legislative affairs for the Tennessee Department of Health. “Holt is a home run hire for our Government Relations Team in Tennessee,” said Brad Lampley, IBG practice group leader and partner in Nashville. “[He] has built a career as a long-trusted advisor, leader and go-to resource in both the executive and legislative branches, and he will be an outstanding partner to our clients.” Adams & Reese also has offices in Memphis and Chattanooga, as well as nine other states and Washington, D.C. Read more in a press release from the firm.