Tennessee has been known for sending volunteers into national military engagements for a long, long time. And it’s never been completely straightforward. That’s potentially true of the way Tennessee could soon pitch in help for the Trump administration. Plus, the local news for January 13, 2025 and federal protection for massive salamanders native to this state.

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