The continued government shutdown could interrupt food aid for 700,000 Tennesseans, putting beneficiaries at risk of missed meals and impossible finances.
Thousands turn out for second Nashville ‘No Kings’ protest
The first ‘No Kings’ protests started as a response to a military parade held on Trump’s birthday in Washington D.C. The June event drew a huge crowd in Nashville.
What to know about Nashville ‘No Kings’ protest
Nashville and surrounding counties will be participating in a nationwide movement Saturday, protesting President Donald Trump’s agenda.
Despite federal shutdown, local and state funds keep Great Smoky Mountains National Park open
After the federal government shutdown cut staffing and services at Great Smoky Mountains National Park, local governments and nonprofits in the region stepped up to foot the bill and keep the park open during the peak fall season.
Trump pick Van Epps to face Rep. Behn in fight for open TN congressional seat
Former Tennessee commissioner Matt Van Epps will face off against state Rep. Aftyn Behn in December’s general election.
What to know before you vote in Tennessee’s special congressional primary
Tuesday’s congressional primary will determine the final matchup for the Dec. 2 general election to replace former District 7 Congressman Mark Green. Green announced an early retirement from the U.S. House of Representatives less than six months into his term, triggering this special election.
Dark money groups outspend Tennessee congressional candidates, oppose Republican Jody Barrett
Update: This story was updated Oct. 6 with the latest spending data from the School Freedom Fund. Out-of-state groups have funneled millions of dollars into Tennessee’s special congressional race, outpacing the fundraising totals for most frontrunners.
The federal government has shut down. Here’s what will be affected across the country
A federal shutdown will impact people across the United States. NPR’s network of member stations explains how these effects will be felt nationwide.
Latinos in Memphis worry about possible immigration crackdown by Trump’s crime task force
President Donald Trump has created a task force to fight crime in Memphis. His order includes the deployment of the National Guard and various federal agencies that will descend upon the Tennessee city to, among other goals, enforce federal immigration law.
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