Sumner County Schools are set to recognize October 14 as Charlie Kirk Day. The decision to honor the late conservative media personality has garnered mixed reactions online and comes shortly after another controversial proposal to rename a school street in the area after Kirk.
Parents oppose renaming Sumner County school street after Charlie Kirk
A proposal to rename a Sumner County street in memory of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has prompted intense pushback.
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Why is Sumner County having trouble with two historic sites?
Millersville fired four of its top leaders. Outraged residents are demanding answers.
In one month, Millersville has fired the city’s manager, attorney, police chief and fire chief. Those in power say they’re moving the Millersville in a “new direction.”
What’s at stake in the next Sumner County election?
WPLN reporters Alexis Marshall and Blaise Gainey have been closely following local politics in Sumner County. The ultra-conservative Sumner County Constitutional Republicans have amassed incredible political power in a very short time, effectively taking over the county commission.
Sumner County Constitutional Republicans want to take over the school board. Some say they’re confusing voters to do it.
You’re reading one story in WPLN’s series exploring the wide-ranging impacts of a hard-right political faction in Middle Tennessee. Find all parts here. A fight is brewing in Sumner County. On one side is the Sumner County Commission and its hard-right Sumner County Constitutional Republicans majority. On the other side sits the county’s board of elections.
Book bans are expanding from schools into public libraries in Sumner County. The group behind the shift is contributing to a culture of fear.
Library board members appointed by Sumner County Constitutional Republicans have deeply influenced local libraries, including passing a policy that critics say would censor collections across the county.
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