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Trump pick Van Epps to face Rep. Behn in fight for open TN congressional seat

By Marianna Bacallao

October 7, 2025

Former Tennessee commissioner Matt Van Epps will face off against state Rep. Aftyn Behn in December’s general election.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: 7th Congressional District, Aftyn Behn, election, Elections, Jody Barrett, Mark Green, Matt Van Epps, Nashville, tnleg, tnpol, Vincent Dixie

What to know before you vote in Tennessee’s special congressional primary

By Marianna Bacallao

October 6, 2025

Tuesday’s congressional primary will determine the final matchup for the Dec. 2 general election to replace former District 7 Congressman Mark Green. Green announced an early retirement from the U.S. House of Representatives less than six months into his term, triggering this special election.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: 7th Congressional District, Bo Mitchell, election, Elections, Gino Bulso, Jody Barrett, Lee Reeves, Mark Green, Nashville, tnleg, tnpol, Vincent Dixie

Dark money groups outspend Tennessee congressional candidates, oppose Republican Jody Barrett

By Marianna Bacallao

October 1, 2025

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Update: This story was updated Oct. 6 with the latest spending data from the School Freedom Fund. Out-of-state groups have funneled millions of dollars into Tennessee’s special congressional race, outpacing the fundraising totals for most frontrunners.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: 7th Congressional District, Bo Mitchell, election, Elections, Gino Bulso, Jody Barrett, Lee Reeves, Mark Green, Nashville, tnleg, tnpol, Vincent Dixie

Early voting for Tennessee’s special congressional primary begins. Here’s how candidates are trying to stand out

By Marianna Bacallao

September 17, 2025

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As early voting kicks off, Republicans and Democrats running for the state’s 7th congressional district are trying to distinguish themselves.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Aftyn Behn, Bo Mitchell, clarksville, Donald Trump, election, Gino Bulso, Jody Barrett, Lee Reeves, Mark Green, Nashville, tnleg, tnpol, Vincent Dixie

Meet the congressional candidates for Tennessee’s special election

By Marianna Bacallao

August 14, 2025

With the filing deadline come and gone, the candidates are set for the Oct. 7 special primary election.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Aftyn Behn, Bo Mitchell, clarksville, Donald Trump, election, Freddie O'Connell, Gino Bulso, Immigration, jan. 6, Jody Barrett, Lee Reeves, Mark Green, Nashville, tnleg, tnpol, Vincent Dixie

Worldwide hunt for long lost song ends in Nashville

By Justin Barney

August 7, 2025

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Nashville’s Alex Caress had all but given up on music. But passionate fans of a song that he wrote, have been trying to find him for years.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music Tagged With: Alex Caress, Don't Get Over Me, Lostwave, Mysapce, Nashville, WTOTL

Margo Price makes her defiant return to Nashville on ‘Hard Headed Woman’

By Stephen Kallao|Miguel Perez

July 25, 2025

The alt-country star’s upcoming album, out Aug. 29, is the first record that Price has made in Music City, her home for more than 20 years.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, WPLN News Tagged With: Nashville

Nashville’s home listings are outpacing closings, new report shows

By Cynthia Abrams

June 30, 2025

East Nashville home construction

There are a lot of homes on the market around Nashville — but fewer people buying them. 

Filed Under: Business, Metro, WPLN News Tagged With: Bristol, clarksville, home sales, Housing, housing market, kingsport, Knoxville, memphis, Middle Tennessee State University, MTSU, multifamily permits, Nashville, Real Estate, Sullivan County

Tennessee Congressman Mark Green to leave office months after re-election

By Marianna Bacallao

June 10, 2025

A special election will determine who represents Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District after Rep. Green retires.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Andy Ogles, clarksville, Donald Trump, Freddie O'Connell, Immigration, Mark Green, Megan Barry, Nashville, tnleg, tnpol

Students write letter to city leaders expressing fear amid recent ICE raids

By Camellia Burris

May 12, 2025

Empty desks in a classroom

A group of students wrote an open letter to city leaders expressing fear in the wake of recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids in South Nashville.

Filed Under: Education, WPLN News Tagged With: Adrienne Battle, Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, ICE, immigrants, Immigration, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Metro Nashville Public Schools, MNPS, Nashville, raid, school

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