“They didn’t draw up these maps for a Democrat to win them,” Cooper said in an interview with WPLN News. “They were aiming and they hit the target.”
Jim Cooper says Nashville’s business leaders could have done more to prevent the city’s ‘dismemberment’ in Congress
Fewer people are finishing teaching programs in Tennessee, which could worsen a shortage
A new state report finds that fewer educators are graduating from in-state teaching programs — a decline that’s persisted for years.
Tennessee lawmakers will soon vote on eliminating early release for many crimes. Some say that could backfire.
Many people convicted of crimes in Tennessee may soon have no chance at early release from prison. A bill that would eliminate parole for some crimes is one step closer to becoming law.
Forecasters fear tornadoes Thursday, as spring-like weather turns cold
Tennessee will be at risk for severe thunderstorms starting Thursday morning. Tornadoes could develop later in the day, with a higher risk in areas south of I-40 and west of I-24.
Slammed by tornado and pandemic, a Nashville skate shop reopens, connecting its regulars and first-timers
How long does it take to rebuild from a catastrophic tornado? An East Nashville skate shop navigated many challenges to reopen in just shy of two years.
Trash pickup delays hit again as Nashville’s contractor falls behind
In the beginning months of the pandemic, the contractor Red River had a string of delays — and in some cases missed pickups altogether.
Fort Campbell units deploying to Europe amid continuing tensions between Ukraine and Russia
Several hundred soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division and Fort Campbell are deploying to Europe starting Tuesday night in anticipation of a potential Russian invasion of neighboring Ukraine.
Ranked choice voting has been gaining popularity. Now Tennessee lawmakers want to get rid of it.
Most Tennessee counties use what’s called the first-past-the-post voting system, but as another option, ranked choice or instant runoff voting, gains popularity, some state lawmakers want to get rid of it.
Waverly is rebuilding from the flood, but the families of some young victims may never return
Not everyone gets to take part in the flood recovery in Waverly, as the loss of loved ones has pushed some families to leave.
TennCare proposes offering dental coverage to just about everyone in its program
Tennessee is trying to improve oral health. But which comes first: more dentists or more patients with dental coverage? It’s a classic chicken and egg problem. So state leaders are trying to expand both at once.
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