How is WPLN News planning on covering the upcoming election? Plus the local news for Oct. 18, 2024.
Long lines and scarce parking: Tennesseans show out in droves for the first day of early voting
On the first day of early voting, Nashvillians came out in droves to cast their ballot for the 2024 election.
How will candidates for Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District tackle fentanyl and abortion issues?
Incumbent Mark Green faces a challenge from former Nashville mayor Megan Barry.
Who’s on the ballot in Middle Tennessee? Brush up on your candidates with WPLN’s voter guide
Whether you’re brushing up before casting an absentee ballot or waiting in line at the polls on Election Day, WPLN has your guide to who’s on the ballot and what they stand for.
Tennessee fines the largest private prison operator millions for understaffing
The state has withheld over $29 million from CoreCivic for violating Tennessee standards for prison operation.
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.
Tennessee elections aren’t competitive. That’s not the only reason voter turnout is so low.
Tennessee is in the bottom five states when it comes to voter turnout. A new report finds that state policy makes voting harder for communities of color and disabled voters.
Tennessee’s latest voting regulations spark debate about election integrity and ballot access
Over the last few years, the Tennessee legislature and state courts have created stringent new rules for people with felony records who want regain their voting rights, nonprofits that run voter registration drives, and people who want to vote in a party primary they’re not already a part of.
Gov. Lee faces questions over delayed state emergency declaration ahead of storm
Such a declaration could have enabled the pre-positioning of state emergency assets, including specialized personnel for communications and incident management.
What to know before you vote in Middle Tennessee
From early voting to Election Day, this guide to voting in Middle Tennessee has you covered.
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