The bill to legalize abortions in medical emergencies and other limited circumstances faced its first procedural hurdle in a House subcommittee.

Women in the 16 states with the most restrictive abortion laws, including Tennessee, are more than three times more likely to die during pregnancy, childbirth or soon after giving birth, a recent report found.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) —

Metro Council will consider removing provisions referencing abortion access from a $500,000 grant proposal for Planned Parenthood.