House Republican incumbent Rep. Mike Sparks has defeated immigrant rights activist Luis Mata to be reelected to his seat, which he has held since 2010. Sparks supports charter schools and the school voucher program, in addition to investing in public schools. He has said that Rutherford County’s overburdened school system has been caused by illegal […]
Tennessee statehouse races to keep an eye on as Election Day approaches
As early voting winds down Thursday, here are a few state races to watch this election season.
Irate Tennessee Lawmaker Attacks High Cost Of Textbooks
State Rep. Mike Sparks calls on legislators to consider alternatives to traditional textbooks.
What If The UAW Wins At Volkswagen?
Votes will be tallied late Friday night in the closely-watched union election at Volkswagen’s Tennessee plant. If the United Auto Workers prevail, other foreign-owned auto plants in the South may be looking over their shoulder.