Metro government Fairgrounds petition delivered to Metro with almost 75,000 signatures Eli Motycka Updated Sep 18, 2026 Coalition takes expensive and controversial anti-racing campaign to city clerk for certification
Elections Tennessee Democrats tap Clay Capp to lead new statewide voter protection program Matt Masters Updated Sep 10, 2026 Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell pledges $100,000 PAC donation to TNDP election integrity efforts
Elections Jerri Green offers message of hope to Democrats Hamilton Matthew Masters Updated Sep 1, 2026 Tennessee minority party's gubernatorial nominee works to encourage party leaders despite uphill battle against Blackburn for state's top seat
Elections Polls open for state, federal primaries with hot governor's race on the ballot Nicolle S. Praino Updated Aug 6, 2026 Tennesseeans will vote for their congressional representatives in recently redrawn districts
Elections Early primary voting is outpacing 2024 across Nashville Eli Motycka Updated Jul 21, 2026 Three days into early voting, precincts across Nashville report boosted turnout ahead of Aug. 6 election day
Elections State, federal primaries heat up with start of early voting Nicolle S. Praino Updated Jul 17, 2026 With governor's race on the ballot, candidates working to get voters on their side as polls open on Friday
Politics Council urges NES to delay tree-trimming, denounces state redistricting Julianne Akers May 20, 2026 Also: Early form of Metro budget advances; Childcare zoning legislation approved; Council condemns airport authority takeover
State government Speaker Sexton strips House Democrats of committee assignments for protests Hamilton Matthew Masters Updated May 13, 2026 Democrats respond with nonchalance at punishment while Leader Camper recognizes the move as one of “power and control”
Elections Featured Live: Lawmakers convene final day of special session on congressional redistricting Staff Reports Updated May 8, 2026 Follow our updates as Tennessee’s House and Senate consider Republican attempts to split Memphis into thirds
State government Protesters, Democrats continue fighting redistricting on Day 2 of special session Julianne Akers, Emily R. WestUpdated May 7, 2026 Republicans release redrawn congressional map, witnesses argue racial implications
