Award-winning MNPS teacher resigns, raises concerns about student discipline
An award-winning former Metro Nashville Public Schools teacher who resigned earlier this year took her concerns directly to the school board Tuesday.
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Mt. Juliet voters to decide this fall if developers should pay more for city growth in years to come
Mt. Juliet voters will decide this fall whether to repeal "home rule" a change city commissioners said would require developers to pay more toward the long-term costs of roads, sewers, stormwater systems, and parks. The Mt. Juliet Board of Commissioners recently approved the effo...
Mt. Juliet City Commissioner explains 'home rule' ahead of repeal vote in Nov. 3 election
Mt. Juliet City Commissioner Jennifer Milele told News 2 their home rule charter has been holding the city back and voters have the opportunity to change it in November....
DNC launches effort to gain ground across the South
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Democratic National Committee is launching a new set of investments for southern state Democratic parties, aimed at helping them gain ground in the midterm elections and beyond. “The south is rapidly growing, and we as Democrats need to meet the moment ...
Lawmakers demand answers about deteriorating conditions aboard US warships
Democratic lawmakers are demanding answers about what they call a crisis on board the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. They come on day 166 of the war with Iran that the Trump administration said would only last for weeks. 5,000 souls are aboard the carrier. Their families s...
Authorities warn fake squishy toys could pose serious risks to children. Tips to keep your kids safe
(Gray News) – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning parents and caregivers that fake and counterfeit versions of the popular squishy toys could seriously hurt your child. The soft, squishy, squeezy toys are shaped like animals, food and other items. While they lo...
Concern grows over conditions aboard USS Lincoln, with reports of crew members trying to jump overboard
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'They know what they're speaking of': Georgia's new task force will tackle election integrity
This week, Georgia announced it is forming a bipartisan election integrity task force to make sure Georgia's elections remain free and fair. The group will examine several issues: Voter lists, election administration and misinformation, and county compliance and performance. Geor...
Enforcement questions remain as no turn on red bill advances in Metro Council
A bill that would ban right turns on red in parts of Nashville has passed its first reading and is now on its way to the Metro Traffic and Parking Commission and its second reading in Metro Council....
New plans emerge for future of historic Latimer-Brown House in Hendersonville
Sumner County commissioners are taking another step toward determining the future of the historic Latimer-Brown House.
Iran threat prompted Trump to take military plane from NATO Summit
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump confirmed Tuesday that a credible Iranian assassination threat prompted the Secret Service to direct him to board a smaller military aircraft instead of Air Force One when he departed the NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey, July 8. Trump m...
Critic's Pick: Nashville Fit Show
8:30 p.m. Aug. 15 at Municipal Auditorium
Cyberattacks on US water systems raise alarms, but Congress faces hurdles on a fix
Local leaders across the country are raising alarms after a string of cyberattacks hit water infrastructure in recent weeks, renewing questions about whether lawmakers will act before a more serious incident occurs. Nate George, the mayor of Braham, Minnesota, a city of just unde...
After tense meetings, Clarksville school board weighs new rules for signs and disruptions
The Clarksville-Montgomery County School Board is considering new rules aimed at maintaining order during meetings while still allowing people to demonstrate....
Darline Graham advances to GOP runoff to replace late Sen. Lindsey Graham
Darline Graham moved forward in the 10-way contest Tuesday despite her being a political unknown, having been close to her brothers political orbit but never a candidate herself. South Carolina spun up a compressed timeline for the special election, with just a one-week filing pe...
Clarksville-Montgomery County school board considers new public participation rules, months after parents ousted from meeting for being disruptive
What This Story Is About The Clarksville-Montgomery County School Board is set to vote on a proposed policy changes introduced by board member Aron Maberry that would restrict disruptive behavior and limit how attendees can display signs during public meetings. Why It Matters The...
One year after takeover, Tenn.’s AG Office is taking on a fraction of the cases of the Human Rights Commission
One year after takeover, Tenn.’s AG Office is taking on a fraction of the cases of the Human Rights Commission News Channel 5 Nashville
Democratic Arizona governor picks Republican-turned-independent as running mate
Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has picked a Republican-turned-independent to be her running mate in a tough reelection campaign, setting up a bipartisan ticket as voters elect the state's first lieutenant governor. Hobbs' selection Tuesday of John Giles, a former mayor of Me...
Confusion surrounding Back-To-School event leads to voters unable to cast ballots at Williamson County polling location
What This Story Is About A Williamson County woman and her husband say they were turned away from a polling location during the Tennessee primary after a back-to-school event created confusion surrounding voting operations at Thompson’s Station Elementary and Middle School. Why I...
‘I started crying’: Woman with Down syndrome denied boarding pass for flight. Here’s why
OMAHA, Neb. ( WOWT /Gray News) - An Omaha woman with Down syndrome was denied a boarding pass at the airport last month after airline staff determined she required a safety assistant to fly. Jennifer Jaspers, 52, had planned a solo birthday trip to North Carolina to visit her fat...
Trump secretly switched planes during Turkey trip amid Iranian threat, reports say
President Donald Trump secretly left Air Force One during his trip to Turkey last month and boarded a separate military aircraft as part of an elaborate security operation tied to an Iranian threat, according to reports from The Washington Post and The New York Times. Trump depar...
South Carolina Senate race, Wisconsin governor primary headline Tuesday elections
Senator Darline Graham faces her first real electoral test Tuesday as South Carolina holds its Republican primary for U.S. Senate, one of several high-stakes races across the country. Graham, who holds the seat previously occupied by her late brother, former Sen. Lindsey Graham, ...
Voters Set Midterm Field After Heated Primary
Blackburn in, Ogles out, and Dems boost Davidson County
Nashville man petitions to close Lower Broadway to vehicles after tourist's death
A Nashville man has launched a petition calling for permanent changes to Lower Broadway following the death of a tourist struck by a vehicle while crossing the street. Manaen Hall started a Change.org petition calling on Metro, Mayor Freddie O'Connell and the Tennessee Department...
'Disrespectful': Gallatin resident confronts vice mayor over email exchange
More controversy in the city of Gallatin.
O’Connell Announces Office of Entertainment Executive Director
Sarah Childress to lead new office within the mayor’s office following entertainment commission uncertainty
Vote for Ponce Law's Preseason TSSAA Volleyball Player of the year in Nashville
Vote for Ponce Law's Preseason TSSAA Volleyball Player of the year in Nashville The Tennessean
Usher Reacts to Clone Conspiracy Theory Brewing After New Jersey Show With Chris Brown
Usher Reacts to Clone Conspiracy Theory Brewing After New Jersey Show With Chris Brown Billboard
East TN voters face another decision as late mayor reelected a week after his funeral
Late Claiborne County Mayor Joe Brooks won the race for county mayor despite his death before Election Day. Now, the process of determining who will ultimately fill the office begins again....
Week Ahead in Washington: August 9
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Lawmakers are preparing to hit the midterm election campaign trail following the Senate’s departure for its five-week August recess. On Tuesday, South Carolina Republican voters head to the polls for a special primary election to determine their new Senate ...
Israel rejects Trump’s Gaza peace plan, saying no withdrawal until Hamas disarms
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his country has rejected the latest US-backed peace plan for Gaza, demanding the full disarmament of Hamas before any Israeli forces withdraw. The comments come more than a week after Trump announced a breakthrough in negotiations, w...
Democrats grapple with age of candidates during primaries
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Democratic incumbents in Congressional primaries across the country are fending off challengers calling for younger, and sometimes more progressive, lawmakers. The Democratic primary election for Connecticut’s first Congressional district highlights how age...
Rutherford County voters elect youngest commissioner in history
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WSMV) - Rutherford County now has its youngest commissioner in history after the primary election on Thursday, Aug. 6, according to TNYoungDems. Brendan L. Doughtie has won the County Commission seat for District 13, according to govoterutherford.com . D...
Trump push fails to deliver Senate vote on SAVE America Act before recess
Senators headed for the exits in the predawn hours Saturday, ending for now a crushing standoff over President Donald Trump's demands that they stay in session to pass a strict proof-of-citizenship voting bill before the summer recess. While they wrapped up many key priorities in...
Democrats make gains in Middle Tennessee's local primary elections
Election Day saw some unexpected faces take seats across Middle Tennessee. Counties that are almost always red slightly turned blue at local levels, which might not qualify as a “wave,” but it’s certainly a ripple....
Rep. Andy Ogles loses District 5 Republican primary to Charlie Hatcher
U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) will not return to Washington for a third term following Thursday night's 5th Congressional District Republican primary. The incumbent was defeated by former Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher, who will now face Columbia Mayor Chaz M...
Top 3 takeaways from the Middle Tennessee primaries
What This Story Is About Historic nominations and the unseating of a congressional incumbent made headlines as voters picked who they wanted to represent their parties in the November general election. Why It Matters Tennessee’s primary elections on Thursday set the stage for the...
Scenes From Primary Election Night
See shots from Marsha Blackburn's victory party in Knoxville, John Rose's festivities in Cookeville and Charlie Hatcher's celebration in Franklin
East Tennessee school board member who called student 'hot' during meeting ousted by challenger
The Washington County School Board member who drew national headlines for calling a high school student 'hot' during a meeting earlier this year lost his reelection bid....
Blackburn and Green win primaries, will compete to be Tenn.’s first woman governor
This story was originally published by the Nashville Banner. Sign up for their newsletter. Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn and Democratic Memphis City Councilmember Jerri Green won their respective primary elections on Thursday night, setting the stage for Novembers election to ...
This Tenn. county just elected its youngest-ever commissioner, per Tenn. Young Democrats
A young Democrat elected to the Rutherford County Commission is making history, according to the Tennessee Young Democrats. Brendan Doughtie , 22, won the District 13 County Commission race. The Tennessee Young Democrats celebrated his victory in an Instagram post , calling him t...
Tennessee primary election results: Here are the vote totals in key races
What This Story Is About Tennessee voters selected nominees for governor, U.S. Senate, House and state legislative seats in Thursday’s primary election. Why It Matters Marsha Blackburn and Jerri Green won their parties’ gubernatorial primaries, setting up a race that could result...
Wilson County voters head to polls for county general election and primary vote
Wilson County voters are casting their ballots Thursday in a county general election that includes races for county mayor, county commission seats, school board members and more. I stopped by the polls at the Mt. Juliet Community Center to hear from voters, about what issues in t...
Tennessee Republicans and Democrats both select female gubernatorial in historic first
What This Story Is About The GOP and Democrats both selected female candidates for governor in a historic first. Why It Matters The development means the state is poised to likely send a woman to the governor’s office for the first time. What Happens Next Tennessee’s Gubernatoria...
Tennessee GOP primary delivers setback for Trump-endorsed Ogles
Former Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher defeated U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles in a Republican primary Thursday for a significantly reshaped congressional district marking a rare rejection of a candidate endorsed by President Donald Trump. Voters also picked a pair of Me...
Tennessee voters oust Rep. Andy Ogles, set fall matchup for redrawn Memphis-area
Former Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher defeated U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles in a Republican primary Thursday.
Live coverage: Tennessee’s August primary election
Live coverage: Tennessee’s August primary election Tennessee Lookout
Rep. John Rose concedes Tennessee governor's race, urges Republicans to back Blackburn
Congressman John Rose ended his campaign for Tennessee governor, congratulating Marsha Blackburn on her primary victory and urging Republicans to unite behind her ahead of the general election. Rose took the stage in Cookeville, telling supporters he had already called Blackburn ...
Tennessee voters retain seven higher court judges
Tennessee voters retain seven higher court judges Nashville Banner
Chaz Molder wins Democratic nomination for District 5 congressional race
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder will be the Democratic nominee for Tennessee’s new 5th Congressional District seat. The district now spans 17 counties from Memphis to the Kentucky line and into Middle Tennessee. Molder said that while he disagreed with the redis...
Voters have decided to replace Rep. Andy Ogles. Here’s who could be his successor
What This Story Is About Rep. Andy Ogles was defeated by Charlie Hatcher in the Republican primary for Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District. Why It Matters Incumbent Ogles will be unseated, regardless of the November election results. What Happens Next Hatcher will face Chaz Mo...
Tennessee primary election results live blog
Tennessee primary election results live blog WPLN News
Tennessee could get its first-ever female governor after historic primary results
What This Story Is About Come November, voters could elect Tennessee’s first female governor. Why It Matters Jerri Green and Marsha Blackburn have won their Democratic and Republican nominations for governor, marking the first time in state history that a woman is representing bo...
Marsha Blackburn Wins Republican Nomination for Governor
Tennessee’s senior U.S. senator is heavily favored to win November’s general election
Brent Taylor projected to win GOP nomination for District 9 congressional race
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - State Senator Brent Taylor is projected to become the Republican candidate in the race for Tennessee’s new District 9 congressional seat for the U.S. House of Representatives. Taylor leads the Republican primary race with over 23,000 votes. Justin J. Pearso...
Justin Pearson projected to win Democratic nomination for District 9 congressional race
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - State Representative Justin J. Pearson is projected to become the Democratic candidate in the race for Tennessee’s new District 9 congressional seat for the U.S. House of Representatives. Pearson leads the Democratic primary race with over 22,000 votes. Bre...
Marsha Blackburn wins Tennessee Republican primary for governor
U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn has won Tennessee's Republican primary for governor and will advance to the Nov. 3 general election, according to the AP.
Jerri Green wins Tennessee Democratic gubernatorial primary
What This Story Is About Voters have decided that Jerri Green will continue her run to be Tennessee’s next governor, the AP projects. Why It Matters Gov. Bill Lee is barred from seeking a third consecutive term, making the 2026 election an open-seat contest. Tennessee’s governor ...
Marsha Blackburn wins Tennessee GOP gubernatorial primary
What This Story Is About Voters have decided that U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn will continue her run for Tennessee’s next governor. Why It Matters The governor is Tennessee’s chief executive and commander in chief of the state’s military forces when they are not in federal servi...
Jerri Green Wins Democratic Nomination for Governor
The Memphis councilmember will face long odds in November’s general election
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