What makes a political scandal criminal? Plus, the local news for December 20, 2024.
NashVillager Podcast: Nullification redux
Why do Tennessee legislators keep considering efforts to declare federal laws null and void? Plus the local news for October 10, 2024.
NashVillager Podcast: Politics and bullying
When do political fights get so ugly that officials have to say enough’s enough? Plus your local newscast for June 6, 2024.
Profile: State Sen. Heidi Campbell
Heidi Campbell is a state senator who represents District 20 in the great state of Tennessee.
New bill would tighten access to absentee voting in Tennessee
Update: The Tennessee Senate passed the bill Monday, Feb. 12 on a party line vote. The Tennessee General Assembly is poised to tighten the state’s absentee voting process. Right now, voters can request an absentee ballot seven days before an election, but Sen. Richard Briggs, R-Knoxville, wants to change the cutoff date to 10 days […]
This is Nashville: What it’s like to report on Tennessee’s tense legislative session
The first week of Tennessee’s legislative session was marked by controversy, tension and debate, setting the stage for the coming weeks.
Tennessee political leaders weigh in on dispute over reproductive health care for military personnel
Political battle lines are hardening over how military personnel get access to abortions.
Jerome Moore, host of Deep Dish Conversations, on social change, Nashville and beyond
How do communities change? Who can make change in their communities? North Nashville native Jerome Moore takes a broad approach to exploring both those questions. In his podcast Deep Dish Conversations, he talks to everyone, from elected officials of all political viewpoints to activists and artists, about what a better, fairer Nashville might look like. […]
Not sure who to choose for Nashville’s vice mayor? Here’s what each candidate wants to do with the job.
Incumbent Jim Shulman is seeking another term, running against District 34 Council Member Angie Henderson, who says she wants to bring “a different perspective” to the office.
After spreading misinformation about the Covenant school shooting, a Franklin elected official won’t face ethics investigation
A Franklin alderman who’s drawn backlash for spreading misinformation about the Covenant School shooting will not be investigated by the city’s ethics committee.
On Air - 90.3 WPLN-FM