Hundreds of protesters gathered at Tennessee’s capitol Tuesday as lawmakers began a special session to consider splitting Memphis’s Democratic stronghold into reliably red districts.
Tennessee governor calls session to redistrict Memphis after Trump pressure
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has officially called a special session for the legislature to re-draw the state’s congressional maps.
Trump pressures Tennessee Republicans to redraw congressional maps
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling has cleared the path for Tennessee Republicans to redistrict another seat in their party’s favor ahead of the November midterms.
Tennessee teacher asks judge to lift “no contact” ban following Charlie Kirk-related suspension
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.
Trump deploys National Guard to Memphis, calling it a ‘replica’ of his crackdown on Washington
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.
Tennesseans fired, disciplined for reactions to Charlie Kirk’s death
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.
Marsha Blackburn leads Republican primary for Tennessee governor in early polling
U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn had a commanding lead in the Republican primary for governor of Tennessee even before she announced her candidacy.
Sen. Marsha Blackburn officially joins TN governor race
Republican U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn announced Wednesday that she is entering the open Tennessee governor’s race in 2026.
Smoking-focused addiction help would save lives, but it’s not easy to access in Tennessee
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.
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