First-time candidate Shaundelle Brooks has defeated Republican Chad Bobo, keeping Tennessee House District 60 blue. She will replace Democratic Rep. Darren Jernigan, who was elected to the seat in 2012 and who recently became an advisor in the Nashville mayor’s office. More: ‘We need each other.’ As Darren Jernigan leaves the state for the city, […]
Republican incumbent Rep. Mike Sparks reelected to House District 49
House Republican incumbent Rep. Mike Sparks has defeated immigrant rights activist Luis Mata to be reelected to his seat, which he has held since 2010. Sparks supports charter schools and the school voucher program, in addition to investing in public schools. He has said that Rutherford County’s overburdened school system has been caused by illegal […]
Election Day turnout strong so far in Davidson County
Davidson County saw a strong start to Election Day voting this morning, with several locations reporting lines forming before they even opened their doors. As of Tuesday afternoon, in-person voting was more than 25% higher than at the same time in 2020.
Students at Belmont make voting social this Election Day
Nashville is known as the “Athens of the South” in part because it is home to so many colleges and universities. That means it’s also home to lots of young, first-time voters today. I cast my ballot this morning at my polling location on Belmont University’s campus, where I saw some students have made this […]
Tennessee statehouse races to keep an eye on as Election Day approaches
As early voting winds down Thursday, here are a few state races to watch this election season.
Rideshare drivers strike at Nashville airport as Labor Day travel begins
Members of the newly formed Tennessee Drivers Union are on strike for better pay and better conditions.
Heading farther into the field than ever before
In just a couple short weeks, I will be traveling to Erbil, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan and Nashville’s newest sister city.
Olympics gold for Tennessee athletes — and other results (updated)
Tennesseans are making an impact at the Olympics in Paris.
For Nashville’s Kurdish community, clothing and culture are interwoven
For Nashville’s Kurdish community — a people whose culture has historically come under fire — clothing is a tangible way of preserving their traditions.
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