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via wpln.org7h agoAuthorities are trying to piece together how an escaped Tennessee inmate evaded capture for 10 days
Authorities are still trying to piece together how a convicted murderer in Tennessee evaded capture for more than a week.
Authorities are still trying to piece together how a convicted murderer in Tennessee evaded capture for more than a week.
via wpln.org11h agoNashvillager Podcast: The day the reservoir broke
How did a failure of infrastructure destroy Nashville homes in 1912? Plus, the local news for November 5, 2026.
How did a failure of infrastructure destroy Nashville homes in 1912? Plus, the local news for November 5, 2026.
via wpln.org11h agoFirst time buying health insurance during open enrollment? Here’s what to know
Not many 22-year-olds share DJ Mikunda’s enthusiasm for health insurance coverage. “You know what sounds like a good Friday night? It’s looking at health insurance,” he joked. But Mikunda has a reason to be eager. He has gone without coverage since he left home and started working in 2023. He’s now a manager at a […]
Not many 22-year-olds share DJ Mikunda’s enthusiasm for health insurance coverage. “You know what sounds like a good Friday night? It’s looking at health insurance,” he joked. But Mikunda has a reason to be eager. He has gone without coverage since he left home and started working in 2023. He’s now a manager at a […]
via wpln.org1d agoElection Day 2026: Photos from around the country
Voters across the country are heading to the polls today to cast their ballots in the 2026 midterm elections.
Voters across the country are heading to the polls today to cast their ballots in the 2026 midterm elections.
via wpln.org1d agoGoodlettsville rejects sales tax; Mt. Juliet repeals ‘home rule’
Close votes played out in Goodlettsville and Mt. Juliet.
Close votes played out in Goodlettsville and Mt. Juliet.
via wpln.org1d agoRazor thin margins for mayoral races in Clarksville, Gallatin and Fairview
Less than three percentage points separated the winners in mayoral races in Clarksville, Gallatin and Fairview. Each of the cities will have a new mayor.
Less than three percentage points separated the winners in mayoral races in Clarksville, Gallatin and Fairview. Each of the cities will have a new mayor.
via wpln.org2d agoDemocrats win full control of Congress, ushering in a new era of divided government
The victories in the House and Senate return Democrats to full control of Congress for the first time since 2023 and deepens the level of expected friction between them and President Trump.
The victories in the House and Senate return Democrats to full control of Congress for the first time since 2023 and deepens the level of expected friction between them and President Trump.
via wpln.org2d agoTennessee GOP newcomer Charlie Hatcher to take Andy Ogles’ seat in Congress
Republican Charlie Hatcher, a former member of Gov. Bill Lee’s administration, beat Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder in a closely watched race for Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District. National Democrats poured money into Molder’s bid to unseat Republican incumbent Congressman Andy Ogles, but Hatcher defeated Ogles in the primaries — despite an early endorsement from President Donald […]
Republican Charlie Hatcher, a former member of Gov. Bill Lee’s administration, beat Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder in a closely watched race for Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District. National Democrats poured money into Molder’s bid to unseat Republican incumbent Congressman Andy Ogles, but Hatcher defeated Ogles in the primaries — despite an early endorsement from President Donald […]
via wpln.org1d agoTennessee elects Blackburn as first female governor by thin margin
Longtime Republican U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn will make history as Tennessee’s first female governor without the majority of the vote. Blackburn beat out her Democratic opponent by less than 3 percentage points. Memphis City Council member Jerri Green, managed to make some inroads in ruby red Tennessee at a time when President Donald Trump’s approval […]
Longtime Republican U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn will make history as Tennessee’s first female governor without the majority of the vote. Blackburn beat out her Democratic opponent by less than 3 percentage points. Memphis City Council member Jerri Green, managed to make some inroads in ruby red Tennessee at a time when President Donald Trump’s approval […]
via wpln.org2d agoTennessee re-elects U.S. Rep. Matt Van Epps one year after special election
U.S. Rep. Matt Van Epps has won re-election one year after winning a special congressional election to replace longtime District 7 Congressman Mark Green. Van Epps beat Nashville businessman Darden Copeland to win his first full, two-year term in Washington. State officials declared Van Epps the winner in final unofficial results with 50.27 percent of […]
U.S. Rep. Matt Van Epps has won re-election one year after winning a special congressional election to replace longtime District 7 Congressman Mark Green. Van Epps beat Nashville businessman Darden Copeland to win his first full, two-year term in Washington. State officials declared Van Epps the winner in final unofficial results with 50.27 percent of […]
via wpln.org2d agoHagerty cruises to second term as Tennessee senator
Tennessee Sen. Bill Hagerty, a Republican, has defeated Democrat Marquita Bradshaw to secure a second term in Washington. The race was a rematch of a 2020 contest in which Hagerty, a longtime ally of President Donald Trump, won with some 62 percent of the vote to Bradshaw’s 35 percent. Hagerty has backed the Trump administration’s […]
Tennessee Sen. Bill Hagerty, a Republican, has defeated Democrat Marquita Bradshaw to secure a second term in Washington. The race was a rematch of a 2020 contest in which Hagerty, a longtime ally of President Donald Trump, won with some 62 percent of the vote to Bradshaw’s 35 percent. Hagerty has backed the Trump administration’s […]
via wpln.org2d agoTennesseans change bail rules for several crimes with passage of Amendment 1
Tennesseans overwhelmingly approved Amendment 1 on Tuesday, supporting changes to the state Constitution on how judges determine the release of defendants ahead of trial. The amendment, which passed with more than two-thirds of votes in support, expands the types of crimes for which a judge can deny bail. With its passage, judges will be able […]
Tennesseans overwhelmingly approved Amendment 1 on Tuesday, supporting changes to the state Constitution on how judges determine the release of defendants ahead of trial. The amendment, which passed with more than two-thirds of votes in support, expands the types of crimes for which a judge can deny bail. With its passage, judges will be able […]
via wpln.org7h agoDemocrats flip seats in Tennessee legislature for first time in eight years
At least three Democrats have flipped seats in the state legislature that had been held by Republicans.  In Knox County, Bryan Goldberg defeated the incumbent, Rep. Elaine Davis. In Montgomery County, northwest of Nashville, Allie Phillips came out ahead of Rep. Michael Lankford. And in Shelby County, Jesse Huseth beat Rep. John Gillespie. It’s […]
At least three Democrats have flipped seats in the state legislature that had been held by Republicans.  In Knox County, Bryan Goldberg defeated the incumbent, Rep. Elaine Davis. In Montgomery County, northwest of Nashville, Allie Phillips came out ahead of Rep. Michael Lankford. And in Shelby County, Jesse Huseth beat Rep. John Gillespie. It’s […]
via wpln.org1d agoNashvillager Podcast: Putting a woman in the governor’s office
What happens when a Tennessee politician goes rogue? Plus, the local news for October 16, 2026.
What happens when a Tennessee politician goes rogue? Plus, the local news for October 16, 2026.