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The mayor of Gallatin says a hyperscale Meta data center is the city’s largest taxpayer and has done a lot of charitable giving in the community. But two years into operation, residents still have concerns about its effect on utilities, the environment and property values.
Fishermen reeling in results under ‘experimental’ program combating Asian carp
Under a state program, some Kentucky commercial fishermen are using “experimental” tools and methods to capture thousands of pounds of Asian Carp at a time. One western Kentucky fishing crew is seeing results.
An Appalachian town was opening their “9 to 5” musical. Then Dolly Parton died.
Dolly Parton paved the way for generations of Appalachian performers, who looked to her as a source of inspiration.
Army announces deals to construct nuclear microreactors at Fort Campbell, other bases
The U.S. Army announced deals Wednesday that could give energy vendors up to $2.2 billion to construct, operate and own nuclear microreactors on five bases across the country – including at Fort Campbell.
After defeating Ogles, GOP candidate Hatcher questions Trump’s beef tariffs
After defeating incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles in the August primaries, Tennessee District 5 GOP candidate Charlie Hatcher has questions about President Donald Trump’s measure to lower beef prices. Trump announced a 90-day pause on beef tariffs Friday, drawing criticism from Republican senators and cattle farmers alike.
Hyperscale data centers provoke bipartisan outrage
Opposition to hyperscale data centers is stoking bipartisanship in Kentucky, with Republicans and Democrats finding common cause in their resistance to local proposals.
Nashville Democrat challenges sanctions for redistricting protest
A Tennessee senator is threatening legal action after Republican leadership sanctioned her for protesting redistricting.
Incumbent and Trump pick Ogles loses GOP primary for Tennessee District 5
Incumbent Congressman Andy Ogles has lost the GOP primary to Charlie Hatcher, despite the backing of President Donald Trump.
Nashville businessman Copeland to face incumbent Congressman Van Epps in the midterms
Nashville businessman Darden Copeland has won the Democratic primary for Tennessee’s new 7th Congressional District — nearly a year after losing to state Rep. Aftyn Behn, D-Nashville, in a special congressional primary for the seat.
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