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.
Nearing retirement, Rep. Jim Cooper reflects on the future of Nashville and Democrats in Tennessee
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.
Republican Andy Ogles wins 5th Congressional District race, flipping longtime Democratic seat
Republican Andy Ogles beat Democrat Heidi Campbell in Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District, turning the district red for the first time in its recorded history and giving the GOP another seat in Congress.
Incumbent Republican Mark Green retains the 7th District
Incumbent Republican Mark Green has retained his seat in the U.S. House for Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District after his Democratic opponent, Odessa Kelly, conceded the race.
A replacement for Casada, the General Assembly’s youngest member, a special election for Memphis: Here are the results for key Tennessee legislative races
All 99 seats in the Tennessee House of Representatives and half of the 33 seats in the state Senate were on the ballot this election season. In many cases, incumbents had a lock on their races.
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