A judge has ordered voting in Davidson County will be extended by an hour — and in some locations by as many as three — after tornadoes ravaged Middle Tennessee in the early morning hours of Super Tuesday.
Polls To Stay Open Late In Nashville Following Court Order
At Least 24 Confirmed Dead In Middle Tennessee From Tornadoes
The highest number of deaths happened in Putnam County, where 14 fatalities are now being reported. Wilson County is reporting two fatalities; Davidson County has two; and Benton County has one.
Here’s Why Tennessee Matters In The Super Tuesday Voting Frenzy
Southern voters are in the spotlight as 14 states head to the polls for the presidential primary. Nearly half of the delegate count on Super Tuesday is coming from the South, including Texas, North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee — each with more delegates than any of the states that have voted so far.
Also On Super Tuesday: Debate Starts On Gov. Bill Lee’s Contested Proposals
Important details on some of Gov. Bill Lee’s most controversial bills are coming out on the same day. That day happens to be Super Tuesday, when attention is focused on presidential politics.
Super Tuesday: Middle Tennessee Will Also Make A Smattering Of Local Decisions
The presidential primary is motivating most of the voting turnout across Middle Tennessee this election season, but some communities are making additional local decisions.
Trump Faces No Serious Competition In Tennessee, But Republicans Are Still Showing Up To Vote
Republican voters in Tennessee have showed up to vote for President Trump even though he faces no serious competition in the presidential primaries. According to numbers from the Tennessee Secretary of State’s office, nearly as many Republicans cast ballots as Democrats during early voting.
The Tri-Star State: Democrats Make Their Final Pitches To Tennessee Voters Before Super Tuesday
Super Tuesday is around the corner – that’s when 14 states, including Tennessee, will hold presidential primaries.
One Nashville Nonprofit Is Trying To Track Protective Gear In Preparation For Coronavirus
The threat of COVID-19 has a Nashville nonprofit working with new urgency, helping the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention build a system that would track supplies of masks and other protective gear in U.S. hospitals.
Klobuchar, Buttigieg And Bloomberg Put Tennessee On Their Pre-Super Tuesday Weekend Itinerary
All three candidates need a strong showing on Super Tuesday — and particularly in Tennessee — to bolster their chances.
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