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Marianna Bacallao

How competitive is Tennessee’s special congressional race?

By Marianna Bacallao

November 18, 2025

Republican Mark Green’s surprise retirement could present an opportunity for Democrats.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: 7th Congressional District, Aftyn Behn, election, Elections, Jody Barrett, Mark Green, Matt Van Epps, Nashville, tnleg, tnpol

Tennessee Republican Rep. Jeff Burkhart dies at 63

By Marianna Bacallao

November 14, 2025

Rep. Jeff Burkhart was found dead in his home Friday morning, and the cause of death is not yet known.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Bill Lee, clarksville, Jeff Burkhart, John Ray Clemmons, Tennessee General Assembly, Tennessee Republicans, tnleg, tnpol

What to know about Nashville ‘No Kings’ protest

By Marianna Bacallao

October 16, 2025

Thousands gather for 'No Kings' protest at Bicentennial Mall in Nashville on June 14, 2025

Nashville and surrounding counties will be participating in a nationwide movement Saturday, protesting President Donald Trump’s agenda.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Donald Trump, federal government shutdown, government shutdown, memphis, Metro Nashville Police Department, National Guard, No Kings, protest, protests, tnpol

Trump pick Van Epps to face Rep. Behn in fight for open TN congressional seat

By Marianna Bacallao

October 7, 2025

Former Tennessee commissioner Matt Van Epps will face off against state Rep. Aftyn Behn in December’s general election.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: 7th Congressional District, Aftyn Behn, election, Elections, Jody Barrett, Mark Green, Matt Van Epps, Nashville, tnleg, tnpol, Vincent Dixie

What to know before you vote in Tennessee’s special congressional primary

By Marianna Bacallao

October 6, 2025

Tuesday’s congressional primary will determine the final matchup for the Dec. 2 general election to replace former District 7 Congressman Mark Green. Green announced an early retirement from the U.S. House of Representatives less than six months into his term, triggering this special election.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: 7th Congressional District, Bo Mitchell, election, Elections, Gino Bulso, Jody Barrett, Lee Reeves, Mark Green, Nashville, tnleg, tnpol, Vincent Dixie

Dark money groups outspend Tennessee congressional candidates, oppose Republican Jody Barrett

By Marianna Bacallao

October 1, 2025

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Update: This story was updated Oct. 6 with the latest spending data from the School Freedom Fund. Out-of-state groups have funneled millions of dollars into Tennessee’s special congressional race, outpacing the fundraising totals for most frontrunners.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: 7th Congressional District, Bo Mitchell, election, Elections, Gino Bulso, Jody Barrett, Lee Reeves, Mark Green, Nashville, tnleg, tnpol, Vincent Dixie

First Black student to graduate during Southern integration dies at 85

By Marianna Bacallao

September 23, 2025

Bobby Cain a made history as the first Black student to graduate from an integrated high school in the South. He died in Nashville on Monday at the age of 85.

Filed Under: History, WPLN News Tagged With: civil rights, civil rights movement, Clinton 12, East Tennessee, integration, Tennessee State University

Early voting for Tennessee’s special congressional primary begins. Here’s how candidates are trying to stand out

By Marianna Bacallao

September 17, 2025

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As early voting kicks off, Republicans and Democrats running for the state’s 7th congressional district are trying to distinguish themselves.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Aftyn Behn, Bo Mitchell, clarksville, Donald Trump, election, Gino Bulso, Jody Barrett, Lee Reeves, Mark Green, Nashville, tnleg, tnpol, Vincent Dixie

What to know about Trump’s National Guard deployment to Memphis

By Marianna Bacallao

September 12, 2025

President Donald Trump’s decision to send the national guard to Memphis has been met with praise from Republicans in Washington, D.C., but closer to home, the response has been more tepid.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Bill Lee, crime, Donald Trump, London Lamar, memphis, police, Raumesh Akbari, Tennessee National Guard

Tennesseans could be charged for housing immigrants who have legal status under state ‘smuggling’ law

By Marianna Bacallao

September 10, 2025

A Tennessee law that criminalizes housing immigrants without legal status could apply even if the person being housed has citizenship.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: 114th Tennessee General Assembly, Christian, Christianity, Housing, ICE, Immigration, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, tnleg, tnpol

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