Vivian Jones

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has endorsed Charlie Hatcher in Tennessee's 5th Congressional District, a slight to Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles two days before the primary election on Aug. 6.

Frontrunners in the Democratic primary in District 9 are Memphis organizer and once-expelled state Rep. Justin Pearson, and state Sen.

Well-funded Clarksville Democrat Allie Phillips will rematch against GOP appointee. Memphis Rep. John Gillespie got just 29 votes more than his Democratic challenger.

Looking to the 2026 midterms and beyond, U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty says he is optimistic that Republicans will hold their ground — if they stay on message.

Sen. Charlane Oliver is threatening legal action over punishments by Lt. Gov. Randy McNally for her protest against GOP redistricting.

In 2021, lawmakers proposed placing a statue of Parton on State Capitol grounds, facing the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. Parton graciously declined the honor.

Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean Tennessee elections officials are reviewing a new U.S.

Nashville Tennessean As Tennesseans mourn the death of country music legend Dolly Parton , ideas for how the state can permanently honor “ Tennessee's favorite daughter ” are circulating at the State Capitol.

State Democrats raise questions about chosen company's history of financial struggles, price gouging Nashville Tennessean

Nationally, as Democrats seek to take back the U.S. House majority, they're eyeing a few districts in Tennessee that – despite partisan gerrymandering – have remained competitive.