How long have Tennessee’s political maps been gerrymandered?
The current special session may be the fastest Tennessee’s political map has ever been redrawn; but there’s a history of changing the lines for party gain. Plus, the local news for May 7, 2026, and Key Changes looks at comedy in country music.
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