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redistricting

Interactive: See the Republican-proposed congressional map that splices Nashville into three districts

By Blaise Gainey

January 12, 2022

The Tennessee House Redistricting Committee’s proposed Congressional district map could eliminate a Democratic representative.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Congressman Jim Cooper, Davidson County, Jim Cooper, redistricting

Republican-led House will release Congressional maps splitting Davidson County, a Democratic stronghold

By Blaise Gainey

January 10, 2022

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The Tennessee House Redistricting Committee is meeting Wednesday to release Congressional District map proposals, and the change could cost Democrats a seat. 

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Cameron Sexton, Congress, redistricting

Tennessee state senators to consider redistricting proposals

By Blaise Gainey

December 12, 2021

Federal law requires that legislative maps disperse population evenly after every census. State legislators must vote on the final plan during the upcoming session.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: redistricting

Vote approaching on Nashville’s new council and school board maps

By Blaise Gainey

December 6, 2021

Proposal C for Nashville district maps

Residents in Nashville have a short window left to give their input on how they’d like Metro’s council and school districts broken up.

Filed Under: Metro, WPLN News Tagged With: Metro Planning Commission, Nashville Metro Council, redistricting

Nashville officials tweak their plans for redrawing Metro Council districts

By Caroline Eggers

November 5, 2021

Metro Nashville released its latest plan for drawing council district lines on Friday, responding to public concerns on the initial draft. The new map shows substantial changes to East Nashville, Bordeaux, West Nashville and Southeast.

Filed Under: Metro, WPLN News Tagged With: redistricting

Here’s 3 ways you can give input on the first draft of Nashville’s council and school district maps

By Ambriehl Crutchfield

October 27, 2021

Nashville residents have three more chances to share their thoughts on redistricting.

Filed Under: Education, Metro, WPLN News Tagged With: Bordeaux, Madison, Nashville planning department, redistricting, Southeast Davidson County

Nashville planners propose new city council districts, and they’re looking for feedback

By Juliana Kim

October 15, 2021

Starting Friday, community members can share their input online or in-person. Public meetings are scheduled throughout the latter half of October, and virtual sessions can be conducted by appointment.

Filed Under: Education, Metro, WPLN News Tagged With: Metro Planning Commission, redistricting

Tennessee Lawmakers Want Your Ideas On Redistricting, But The Barriers To Input Are High

By Blaise Gainey

September 9, 2021

Tennessee Congressional map

The public will be able to comment but how many of their ideas will make it to the final plan is uncertain. 

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Census 2020, redistricting

Nonpartisan Voting Group Asks Tennessee Legislators To Make Redistricting More Transparent Than Required

By Blake Farmer

May 7, 2021

Tennessee Congressional map

Tennessee is one of the few states that doesn’t have to get public feedback during redistricting, but nonpartisan voting groups are asking lawmakers to listen anyway.

Filed Under: Politics Tagged With: Census, Congress, redistricting

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