Listen The topic of abortion has begun to rise in prominence in the race for Tennessee governor. Two candidates in particular — the Republicans Diane Black and Randy Boyd — are showcasing their positions on the issue in ads and mailers.
How Trump Is Influencing Tennessee’s Race For Governor
President Donald Trump won’t be on the ballot this fall, but he looms large over the races for Congress and governor. Candidates can boost themselves with conservatives by standing close to Trump — sometimes literally. But no leader in recent history has been as polarizing as the president, so they risk alienating voters elsewhere on […]
Tennessee’s Next Governor: How They’d Smooth Relations Between Cities And The State Legislature
Listen A recurring theme over the past several years has been sparring between the Republican-controlled state legislature and Tennessee’s more liberal big cities. They’ve staked out positions on issues like LGBT rights, living wages and immigration, only to have them undone by lawmakers.
President Trump Pays Another Visit To Nashville, In Hopes Of Shoring Up Republicans In November
Listen President Donald Trump traveled to Nashville Tuesday to support Congressman Marsha Blackburn in her bid for the U.S. Senate, but Republican hopefuls up and down the ballot sought to tie themselves to Trump in the hope that his popularity will rub off this fall.
Two Candidates Who Might Benefit From President Trump’s Latest Nashville Rally
Listen President Donald Trump is scheduled to arrive in Nashville Tuesday afternoon, prompting road closures and heightened security around Municipal Auditorium, where the rally is to take place. The event is being put together by Trump’s political organization, and it seems to be aimed at bolstering Tennessee candidates — perhaps two in particular.
David Briley Earns Resounding Win To Remain Nashville Mayor And Avoid Runoff
Listen Nashville Mayor David Briley hustled to a solid victory Thursday night in the special election to fulfill the remainder of Megan Barry’s term, holding off a dozen challengers.
Nashville Voters On Returning To The Polls: ‘Dumb,’ ‘A Struggle,’ ‘A Waste’
As Nashville voters headed to the polls Thursday, many expressed frustration over the turn of events that have led to a snap special election for mayor.
Citing Need To Move On, Haslam To Allow ‘Sanctuary Cities’ Bill To Become Law Without His Signature
Updated at 2:06 p.m. A measure that would require government agencies and local police in Tennessee to work with federal immigration authorities will become law, despite a vigorous campaign urging Gov. Bill Haslam to veto the measure.
Tennessee Opens New Lab Dedicated To Measuring Things (Yes, We Mean Scales And Stuff)
Listen To many, a pound is a pound and a gallon is a gallon. But setting those exact standards is one of the basic functions of government. It’s even in Article I of the U.S. Constitution, alongside coining money. Now, the state of Tennessee has a new lab — entirely dedicated to checking whether things […]
More Tennesseans Support Giving Undocumented Immigrants Path To Citizenship, Poll Finds
Tennesseans are becoming more open to letting undocumented immigrants stay in the country — even as official federal policy has been moving in the opposite direction.
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