Nashville in Focus: Lessons from Tennessee midterms
The number of voters in last week's midterm elections didn't break any records in Tennessee, but Democrats were clearly more energized than Republicans.
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: local news, as published by FOX 17 WZTV Nashville (local news) · · 1 min read
The number of voters in last week's midterm elections didn't break any records in Tennessee, but Democrats were clearly more energized than Republicans.

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Plans for a new middle school to serve Brentwood and Nolensville students moved forward this week at the Williamson County Commission meeting. County leaders approved a resolution for their intent to fund the construction of the school, up to $87 million. The middle school will b...
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What This Story Is About A semi crash forced a main thoroughfare to shut down in Hopkinsville. Why It Matters The crashed tractor-trailer is lying across the northbound lanes of Pennyrile Parkway, making it impossible for drivers to drive on the interstate. What Happens Next Driv...
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All northbound lanes and one southbound lane of Interstate 169 were closed after a tractor-trailer overturned near Hopkinsville Wednesday morning.
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A new middle school planned for Split Log Road in Brentwood could help ease crowding at nearby schools, but families will have to wait for answers about attendance boundaries....
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(Gray Media) – JoBe Cerny, who was the iconic voice behind the Pillsbury Doughboy, has died. He was 78. Born on Dec. 5, 1947, Cerny died Oct. 30, 2026, his family said in his obituary online . While arguably best remembered for his roles in advertising projects, he also appeared ...
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Metro Council members continue to weigh the impacts of Tennessee's Supreme Court siding with the state to cut the council in half.
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(Gray News) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture is warning consumers not to eat certain frozen meat products because they may contain undeclared allergens. The products were made by BetterBallen Foods. The USDA said the beef, pork and chicken products contain sesame. The beef pr...
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