Today is the final voting day of the 2020 election. The presidency as well as several key Senate, House and gubernatorial races are on the line. Follow NPR’s live coverage and results as they come in.
Live National Coverage From NPR: 2020 Election Updates And Results
Even After Election Day, Some Tennessee Voters Expect To Feel Anxious
Election results are expected to take longer than usual this week — and election administrators say a winner might not be declared on Election Day. WPLN News asked a cross-section of early voters how they expect to feel after results come in and found a bit of unease at the polls.
Tennessee Voters With Disabilities Still Face Barriers At Polling Sites
A new report by the Tennessee Disability Coalition found that Tennessee has the second-lowest turnout of voters with disabilities and that many of the challenges this community faces can have easy solutions.
TennCare Can Now Accept Middle-Class Families With Special Needs Children
The federal government has given approval for Tennessee to provide Medicaid coverage to some children of middle-class families. To qualify, the children have to have disabilities or other complex medical needs.
Nashville Expands Capacity For Restaurants And Bars, Despite COVID Resurgence
Nashville has lifted its blanket capacity restrictions on restaurants and bars. No longer are they limited to 50% seating. Rather, they’re capped at 100 people per floor, no matter their square footage so long as social distancing can be achieved.
Amsurg Says 200,000 People Missed Their Colonoscopies This Year
A Nashville-based chain of surgery centers says patients at its facilities have missed at least 200,000 colonoscopies this year, as the pandemic put many elective medical procedures on hold.
What’s At Stake In The 2020 Election? Middle Tennessee Voters Weigh In.
The Tennessee Secretary of State’s office says more than half of active registered voters have already cast their ballots. Emotions are running high as the election enters its home stretch, and Middle Tennessee voters say there’s a lot at stake this year.
Hundreds of Cars Ride Through Downtown Nashville For Trump Parade
Flags billowed from car windows and beeping horns blended with a few chants of “four more years,” as hundreds of cars drove past the Tennessee State Capitol for a parade in support of President Donald Trump on Sunday.
The Tri-Star State: Some Useful Tips For When You Vote On Election Day
Over a million people in Tennessee have already voted early or by mail. But, many more are expected to cast their ballots this Tuesday. WPLN News shares some information for your might want to know for your vote to count.
Tennessee Insurance Commissioner Was Accused Of Sexual Harassment Before Resignation
A month before his resignation, Tennessee’s Commerce and Insurance Commissioner Hodgen Mainda was investigated for sexual harassment — including allegations of unwelcome sexual advances and touching.
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