Why does the latest campaign announcement bring back memories of pandemic face-offs? Plus, the local news for September 8, 2025.
Amidst a backdrop of protesters, Rep. Andy Ogles defends ‘One Big Beautiful’ bill at Spring Hill event
U.S. Representative Republican Andy Ogles made a rare public appearance this weekend in Spring Hill.
Tennessee Congressman Mark Green to leave office months after re-election
A special election will determine who represents Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District after Rep. Green retires.
U.S. Republicans probe Nashville mayor, allege ‘chilling effect’ on ICE
Two U.S congressional committees are looking into Nashville’s response to federal immigration activity.
Tennessee Republican Andy Ogles holds onto congressional seat despite FBI investigation
Republican incumbent Andy Ogles has secured a second term in Congress after facing a challenge from a Nashville activist.
Who’s on the ballot in Middle Tennessee? Brush up on your candidates with WPLN’s voter guide
Whether you’re brushing up before casting an absentee ballot or waiting in line at the polls on Election Day, WPLN has your guide to who’s on the ballot and what they stand for.
‘Responsible gun owners are not the problem’: Tennessee 5th Congressional hopeful on how she’d tackle gun safety
Nashville activist Maryam Abolfazli has been active at the Tennessee’s statehouse, advocating for change to the state’s gun safety laws. Now, she’s hoping to make change at the federal level.
GOP Rep. Andy Ogles says FBI took his cellphone in campaign finance probe
The first-term member of the conservative Freedom Caucus said on the social platform X that the FBI took his phone last Friday and he promised to fully cooperate with the agency, saying he already has done so with the Federal Election Commission.
Tennessee primary election results
Tennessee’s congressional delegation is in the spotlight, with primary contests for one U.S. Senate seat and all nine of the state’s positions in the U.S. House.
What to expect in Tennessee’s state primaries
Candidates for federal and state legislative posts will compete for their parties’ nominations in primaries in Tennessee.
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