Election Day has arrived again in Middle Tennessee — this time with primaries for state offices and general elections at the local level.
Tennessee’s Next Governor: What Can Be Done To Stop Mass Shootings
Listen After the school shootings in Benton, Ky., and Parkland, Fla., this year, Tennessee legislators debated how to tighten up the state’s gun laws. They wound up setting aside more money for school security, without passing any significant gun legislation. But some voters still say they’d like to see more action, so we asked the […]
Trump Looms Large As Tennessee Voters Go To The Polls
President Donald Trump is not on the ballot, but his influence looms over Tennessee’s elections going on now. Some of the first voters over the weekend made their decisions based on the president.
The Tri-Star State: Taking A Look At the Ad Blitz Ahead Of Early Voting
Listen Voting in Tennessee’s statewide primaries starts in less than two weeks, and that means the race is impossible to avoid without turning off the television. The ads may be short, but they’re where candidates spend most of their money and give insight into campaign strategy. In the latest edition of The Tri-Star State, Nashville […]
Opponents Of Trump Immigration Policy March Outside Belmont University
Hundreds of protesters came out on Saturday to demonstrate against the Trump administration’s immigration policies — despite 90-degree temperatures.
Tennessee’s Next Governor: Only One Republican Would Allow Sports Betting
Only one Republican running to be Tennessee’s next governor is open to the idea of allowing sports betting. The question came up during a GOP debate in Hendersonville on Wednesday night. A recent federal court ruling paves the way for states to legalize gambling on college and professional games.
Governor Names New TBI Director After Finalist Accused Of Misusing State Resources
Governor Bill Haslam named Knoxville’s police chief to be the next director of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation after another finalist was accused of misusing state resources to conduct an extramarital affair.
Tennessee’s Next Governor: Where The Candidates Stand On Abortion
Listen The topic of abortion has begun to rise in prominence in the race for Tennessee governor. Two candidates in particular — the Republicans Diane Black and Randy Boyd — are showcasing their positions on the issue in ads and mailers.
How Trump Is Influencing Tennessee’s Race For Governor
President Donald Trump won’t be on the ballot this fall, but he looms large over the races for Congress and governor. Candidates can boost themselves with conservatives by standing close to Trump — sometimes literally. But no leader in recent history has been as polarizing as the president, so they risk alienating voters elsewhere on […]
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