Susan Lynn of Mt. Juliet is headed back to the General Assembly. She beat single-term incumbent Linda Elam by a two-to-one margin in the Republican primary.
Lynn Bests Incumbent for Former Mt. Juliet Seat
NRA-Backed Rogers Unseats Maggart
A four-term member of the state House has been unseated by political newcomer Courtney Rogers who enjoyed the backing of the National Rifle Association. Incumbent Debra Maggart lost the seat after an outside campaign to defeat her.
Blackburn Continues Press on Internet Rules
Brentwood Republican Congresswoman Marsha Blackburn is hoping to gain more support for one of her signature issues—stopping what she sees as ‘government regulation’ of the Internet.
General Assembly, School Board Races Draw Voters to Polls
Poll workers in Davidson County are calling turnout “light but steady.” Many of the races may be decided by face-to-face campaigning.
Watching for Potential Election Day Errors
Voters go to the polls today for state primary elections and some local races. New identification requirements and changes to the shape of voting districts bring the potential for confusion or mistakes. State and federal officials say they’re prepared to deal with any problems.
Nashville Film Advances in International Contest
Joey Ciccoline’s 88:88 has won a spot in the Venice Film Festival.
Super PACs Keep Ads Coming Through Election Day
A few Super PACs are keeping political ads – most of them negative – on the air in Tennessee through Election Day. The biggest spending is in the 6th Congressional District.
Older People Increasingly Crime Victims: TBI
Older people in Tennessee are increasingly the victims of crime, according to new data from the state Bureau of Investigation. The surge of incidents targeting the elderly comes even as the overall number of crime victims has fallen.
First National Review for Nutty Professor
The first national review for The Nutty Professor has been published online. Broadwayworld.com, which bills itself as the world’s largest theatre website, praises just about all of the show—from the costumes to the acting to the musical score.
Chick-fil-A Fans Turn Out in Tennessee
Chick-fil-A parking lots and drive-thrus are overflowing with a kind of counter protest. After the CEO made known his opposition to gay marriage, there were calls for a boycott. Former Arkansas governor and Baptist preacher Mike Huckabee called for a kind of anti-boycott.
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