As early voting winds down Thursday, here are a few state races to watch this election season.
NashVillager Podcast: Nullification redux
Why do Tennessee legislators keep considering efforts to declare federal laws null and void? Plus the local news for October 10, 2024.
NashVillager Podcast: A tale of two campaign finance investigations
Who is looking into whether campaign finance laws were broken in two Midstate communities? Plus the local news for July 25, 2024.
NashVillager Podcast: When Tennessee was the test case for a divided nation
Why was Tennessee once the prime example of how the United States should (or shouldn’t) handle a major issue? Plus the local news for July 24, 2024.
NashVillager Podcast: Politics and bullying
When do political fights get so ugly that officials have to say enough’s enough? Plus your local newscast for June 6, 2024.
This is Nashville: What it’s like to report on Tennessee’s tense legislative session
The first week of Tennessee’s legislative session was marked by controversy, tension and debate, setting the stage for the coming weeks.
Gun reform advocates are demanding action ahead of gun-specific special session
Gun safety advocates in Tennessee have ramped up their call for the General Assembly to make substantive changes to the state’s gun laws. In the past week, groups have held rallies in Middle Tennessee as well as press conferences across the state.
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.
Republican Bill Lee easily wins second term as Tennessee governor
Gov. Bill Lee secured a second term as Tennessee governor Tuesday night, fending off a challenge from Democrats hoping to challenge Lee’s record over abortion and education.
Tennessee votes today for governor, congressional seats, constitutional amendments and state legislature
The top race on the ballot is for governor: Republican incumbent Bill Lee faces Jason Martin, a Democratic doctor. Tennesseans are also voting on the state’s nine seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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