WPLN News solicited questions from our audience on the issues they are most concerned about. We’ve selected five that we presented to all candidates — on the topics of gun violence, affordable housing, public transportation, the environment and relations with the Tennessee General Assembly.
Justin Jones is reappointed to Tennessee House seat, just days after expulsion
At least 30 members of Nashville’s Metro Council have released statements declaring their intent to vote Jones back into the District 52 seat. He will need a simple majority of the 40-member council to reclaim it.
Tennessee House Republicans expel 2 young Black Democrats for gun protests after Covenant School shooting
Protesters are gathering Thursday morning ahead of the vote to expel three Democratic lawmakers. The Democrats are accused of disrupting House proceedings to call for new gun laws following a deadly mass shooting at the Covenant School.
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