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.
Covenant School parents call on a Franklin alderman to resign for spreading misinformation about the school shooting
Covenant School parents are asking the Franklin Board of Aldermen to unseat one of their own, after she spread misinformation about the shooting at the school in March.
Nashville Mayor John Cooper announces he won’t seek re-election
Mayor Cooper announced he won’t seek a second term at a press conference on Tuesday.
At the Statehouse: What to expect during the Tennessee Legislature’s 2023 session
Infrastructure, exceptions to Tennessee’s abortion law and funding for the Department of Children’s Services are expected to be top issues this session.
These new laws are taking effect in Tennessee on Jan. 1, 2023
More than 20 new laws take effect in the new year. From creating new sales tax exemptions for farmers to giving relatives of foster children extra money to assist in caregiving, here are a few highlights.
There are more women serving in state legislatures than ever before, but Tennessee is going in the opposite direction
Tennessee ranks near the bottom in gender diversity in its legislature.
Tennessee lawmakers have some regrets about rushing a new law holding back 3rd graders who struggle to read
At the end of this school year, third graders who score less than proficient on the English language arts section of the TCAP exam could be held back.
7 Tennessee legislative races to watch on Election Day
With more than a dozen retirements this year, there will be some new faces in the General Assembly this fall. These are the races to watch.
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