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Marsha Blackburn

Tennessee teacher asks judge to lift “no contact” ban following Charlie Kirk-related suspension

By Camellia Burris

October 13, 2025

After suing the Williamson County school district for violating her First Amendment rights, she’s asking a judge to stop the district from preventing her from going on school grounds or speaking with students and teachers.

Filed Under: Education, WPLN News Tagged With: Charlie Kirk, Marsha Blackburn, Williamson County Schools

Trump deploys National Guard to Memphis, calling it a ‘replica’ of his crackdown on Washington

By The Associated Press

September 16, 2025

President Donald Trump has announced the deployment of the National Guard to Memphis to combat crime, testing the limits of presidential power by using military force in cities. Trump made Monday’s announcement with Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, calling it a “replica” of efforts in Washington.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Bill Hagerty, Bill Lee, Donald Trump, Marsha Blackburn, memphis, National Guard

Tennesseans fired, disciplined for reactions to Charlie Kirk’s death

By Paige Pfleger, Nina CardonaandAlexis Marshall

September 12, 2025

The shooting death of hard-right activist Charlie Kirk has spurred a wide array of reactions on social media, and Tennesseans are continuing to be disciplined or fired for their posts online. The newest ripple effects became clear Tuesday.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Charlie Kirk, Cumberland University, First Amendment, Marsha Blackburn, MTSU, nashville fire department

Sen. Marsha Blackburn officially joins TN governor race

By Jonathan Mattise, AP

August 6, 2025

Republican U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn announced Wednesday that she is entering the open Tennessee governor’s race in 2026.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Marsha Blackburn

Smoking-focused addiction help would save lives, but it’s not easy to access in Tennessee

By Catherine Sweeney

July 8, 2025

Appalachian states have had some of the highest overdose rates in the country over the past decade. But officials have been slow to adopt some harm reduction efforts that could save lives.

Filed Under: Health Care, Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom, harm reduction, Marsha Blackburn, opioid use disorder, opioids, overdose, Ralph Alvarado, Syringe Service Programs

Senate strikes AI provision from GOP bill after move by Blackburn

By The Associated Press

July 1, 2025

A proposal to deter states from regulating artificial intelligence for a decade was soundly defeated in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, thwarting attempts to insert the measure into President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Artificial Intelligence, ELVIS Act, Marsha Blackburn, music industry, One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Safety net advocates want Tennessee’s senators to vote no on the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

By Catherine Sweeney

June 4, 2025

Local organizations are asking Tennessee’s U.S. Senators to vote against a proposal that would bring sweeping cuts to safety net programs.

Filed Under: Health Care, WPLN News Tagged With: Bill Hagerty, Marsha Blackburn, Medicaid, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, SNAP, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, TennCare

NashVillager Podcast: Let’s talk about drones

By Nina Cardona

December 19, 2024

Listen

What’s up with those lights in the sky? Plus, the local news for December 19, 2024.

Filed Under: History, NashVillager Podcast, WPLN News Tagged With: drones, Marsha Blackburn

Tennesseans’ support for gun reform and abortion access rises. So does their support for lawmakers opposing those measures.

By Marianna Bacallao

December 13, 2024

Public support for Tennessee politicians has risen in recent months, according to a Vanderbilt poll out Friday. However, the report also found that support is higher for measures that the Republican-controlled statehouse opposes, including abortion access and gun reform.

Filed Under: Health Care, Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Abortion, abortion rights, Bill Hagerty, Bill Lee, gun reform, IVF, marijuana, marijuana legalization, Marsha Blackburn, Medicaid, Medicaid expansion, red flag law, Tennessee General Assembly, tnleg, Vanderbilt Poll

Blackburn holds on to her U.S. Senate seat

By Paige Pfleger

November 5, 2024

Incumbent Sen. Marsha Blackburn has beaten out state Rep. Gloria Johnson in a high-profile battle for one of Tennessee’s two U.S. Senate seats. The Associated Press called the race for Blackburn just after polls closed at 7 p.m.   

Filed Under: Election Live Blog 2024, Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Elections 2024, Gloria Johnson, Marsha Blackburn

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