Republicans made much more modest gains than they had expected on Election Day, but there were a few notable exceptions, especially in Tennessee. Here, Republicans gained a seat in Congress, kept control of the governorship and maintained their super majority in the General Assembly.
Democrats regroup as their string of statewide election losses continues
Curious Nashville: The state closed Clover Bottom in Donelson because of its troubling past. What’s happening there now?
Tennessee’s oldest institution for people with intellectual disabilities closed in 2015. But those driving along Stewarts Ferry Pike in Donelson still catch a glimpse of its sprawling campus.
Nashville jails stopped in-person visits during the pandemic. It’s unclear if they’ll ever come back.
In-person visitation was restored in Tennessee’s state prisons. But Nashville families are relying on video calls.
Nearing retirement, Rep. Jim Cooper reflects on the future of Nashville and Democrats in Tennessee
After three decades representing Nashville in Congress, Cooper is set to retire. But he remains critical of the Tennessee Republicans who split the state’s 5th Congressional District into three new districts.
Tennessee voter turnout far below 2018 showing
The Secretary of State reports 1.76 million Tennesseans cast ballots. Compared to the 2018 midterm — which included a pair of competitive statewide contests — that was down by about half-a-million voters. The 2022 vote tally does rank above the 2014 contest.
The flu is poppin’ early in Tennessee. Hospitals fear a ‘tri-demic.’
Tennessee now has some of the highest flu activity in the United States, according to the latest tracking by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Along with Alabama, South Carolina and Washington, D.C, Tennessee is rated as “very high” for influenza spread.
Ad goes too far with claim that Joe Biden promotes surgery for trans teens
“Joe Biden and the New Left even promote surgery on teens and young adults, removing breasts and genitals.” America First Legal radio ad, Oct. 9, 2022 A radio ad targeting care for transgender youth began airing in cities around the country this fall — from Spanish-language stations in Corpus Christi, Texas, to sports talk shows […]
Andy Ogles, Tennessee’s newest congressman, hints at rolling back same-sex marriage and other culture-war fights
Republican Andy Ogles called himself the country’s most conservative mayor when he led Maury County. Now as the congressman-elect in Middle Tennessee’s District 5, he’s doubling down.
GOP lawmakers propose ban on transgender healthcare for minors as first bill of 2023
The first proposed bill for Tennessee’s upcoming legislative session could ban gender-affirming care for minors in Tennessee. Republican leaders in the statehouse released a draft of the legislation Wednesday.
Who will be in charge of the lease and development of Nashville’s fairgrounds racetrack? Mayor and Bristol Motor Speedway release more details.
Nashville’s mayor and Bristol Motor Speedway are presenting their proposal to restore the city’s fairgrounds racetrack. It includes rebuilding the grandstand, adding a multipurpose event space and renovating the racing surface.
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