Blackburn herself has championed anti-AI legislation to safeguard the intellectual property of songwriters.
Tennessee’s next governor might not break 50% as independent gains traction
Two conflicting polls agree on one thing: an independent candidate is making an impact in this race.
One year in, has the Memphis Safe Task Force made the city safer?
When President Donald Trump deployed the National Guard to Memphis, crime was already at a 25-year low. To date, the Memphis Safe Task Force has made nearly 23,000 arrests, most for nonviolent crimes.
Nashvillager Podcast: Political treason?
What happens when a Tennessee politician goes rogue? Plus, the local news for October 16, 2026.
Blackburn promotes coal, nuclear while Green vows to protect rivers, forest and farmland
While the state is likely to elect its first female governor this fall, the two leading candidates represent vastly different perspectives on energy and environmental priorities.
Nashville voter turnout 15 times higher than last midterm so far
The number of Nashvillians casting a ballot on the first day of early voting has risen nearly 1400% compared to the last midterm election in 2022. The governor’s race has been a big driver for turnout.
Tennessee Republicans consider more execution options after Christa Pike lethal injection fails
Tennessee’s top Republicans are exploring alternative execution methods after the failed execution of Christa Pike. U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn said Monday the state needs to reevaluate its execution procedures.
Registered to vote? Tennessee’s deadline is here
November’s election will decide the state’s next governor. Also on the ballot are several constitutional amendments — and it’s the first general election since the state’s congressional districts were redrawn.
As Blackburn refuses to debate, Tennessee Democrat Jerri Green holds empty podium forum
It was standing-room only in the ballroom of a Brentwood hotel as hundreds of people packed in to see Democratic Memphis City Council member Jerri Green take the stage opposite an empty podium.
On Air - 90.3 WPLN-FM