Three executions are scheduled to take place before Lee leaves office
- Hamilton Matthew Masters
Following redistricting and ahead of the August primaries, see what congressional district you’re now in — and who’s running
- Nicolle S. Praino
TNDP chair: ‘We are not going to stop trying to show that these maps are racist, that these maps are wrong, and that they should not be enforced’
- Emily R. West
A lot happened during the legislature’s whirlwind three-day session. Here’s what you might have missed.
- Julianne Akers
While state Republicans largely dismissed discussions of race during the special session, Democrats and political scientists note that race is at the forefront
- Julianne Akers
Lt. Gov. Randy McNally removes Oliver from committee, restricts legislative pay
- Eli Motycka
Growing congregation partners with developer to explore 'all options' for $14.5 million site
- Kashif Andrew Graham
Remembering the beloved Nashvillian, community advocate and friend, who died in February
- Eli Motycka
Three judges sided with the state as new congressional maps take hold in Tennessee
- Hannah Herner
As a result, physicians and patients denied abortions are still awaiting their day in court over a 2023 lawsuit
- Betsy Phillips
Last week, Scott Borchetta joined the growing list of commencement speakers expounding the glories of AI while graduates boo them
- Scene Staff
Sycamore Institute will conduct research for local chapter of national organization supporting news access
- Eli Motycka
The commission — hatched as a city hub for film and music promotion — has been dogged by political fights and procedural issues
- Mikeie Honda Reiland, Nashville Banner
In his opinion, Judge Waverly Crenshaw described the indictment as selective, vindictive and an ‘abuse of prosecuting power’
- Steve Cavendish, Mikeie Honda Reiland, Steven Hale, Nashville Banner
Gov. Bill Lee issues one-year reprieve after emergency filing with Tennessee Supreme Court
- Eli Motycka
Court challenge to Memphis gerrymander focuses on standing and the meaning of the word 'facilitate'
- Logan Butts
From Old Timers Baseball to the Nashville Sounds, check out these local non-MLB options
- Eli Motycka
City officials pursue riverfront park with boathouse after clearing decades-old encampment near Cumberland River
- Julianne Akers
Also: Early form of Metro budget advances; childcare zoning legislation approved; council condemns airport authority takeover
- Julia Bensfield Luce
When I drive my golf cart, my neighbors flash me a ‘one-finger peace sign’
- Julianne Akers
Tennessee to provide coffee chain $30 million in incentives for Nashville move as employees push for improved wages and working conditions
- Hamilton Matthew Masters
Speaker Sexton celebrates state's aggressive immigration actions with gift to Trump adviser
- Eli Motycka
A referendum effort aiming to write fairgrounds racing out of — and affordable housing into — the city charter approved in second pass
- John Glennon
NFL owners approve move by unanimous 32-0 vote Tuesday at league meetings in Florida
- Lena Mazel
District 12 Councilmember Erin Evans deals with domestic animals and exotic pets that run (or crawl, or slither) loose in her district
- Betsy Phillips
The district removed 'Roots' from its shelves after an anonymous complaint. 'Roots' was placed on a list of state books just two years ago.
- Eli Motycka
Conservative media group crashing in popularity after MAGA crack-up and a foray into feature films
- Eli Motycka
Longtime Memphis congressman no longer campaigning after GOP passes new map
- Julianne Akers
Tech giant files permits with state, Metro; construction on two-year project could begin this summer
- Hannah Herner
The company will offer cruises from Riverfront Park
- William Williams
University’s 10-year Quantum Leap initiative will include $400 million innovation center, arena, student center
- Eli Motycka
After fallen limbs aggravated ice storm outages, NES has widened its buffer into private property — Metro Council is pushing back
- Hannah Herner
The Nashville Downtown Church Collective and the Southern Christian Coalition make the most of their proximity to the Tennessee General Assembly
- William Williams
Mayor taps Dodson Parker Behm & Capparella managing partner to succeed city attorney
- Eli Motycka
Democrats Barry, Copeland, Dixie and more rush to declare in congressional races, while GOP’s Taylor and Warner get an apparent head start
- Hamilton Matthew Masters
Democrats respond with nonchalance at punishment, Minority Leader Camper says move is about 'power and control'
- Julianne Akers
Real estate company will donate profits from lease with ICE’s legal advisory branch, refrain from leasing Nashville office space to federal agencies
- Julianne Akers
Fifty-eight-year-old Billy Ray Swaner was walking along the sidewalk near the intersection of East Trinity Lane and Gallatin Pike on May 4 when he stumbled into the roadway. He was hit and killed by a semi.
- Eli Motycka
Amid fierce Capitol protests, Memphis loses majority-Black congressional district and Republicans gain midterms advantage in quick special session
- Steven Hale, Nashville Banner
The idea that three victims were buried alive has persisted for decades despite expert refutations and doubt from the original medical examiner
- Betsy Phillips
The state's Republican supermajority did as it was told and gerrymandered Memphis. Then they were shocked and outraged by the protests.
- Nicolle S. Praino
Suit focuses on bills removing state law prohibiting congressional district changes between census years
- Eli Motycka
Members bring renewed focus to local politics as congressional fight roils Capitol
- Nicolle S. Praino, Emily R. West
Protests from demonstrators and Democrats mark heated final day of whirlwind special session
- Scene Staff
Follow our updates as Tennessee’s House and Senate consider Republican attempts to split Memphis into thirds
- Scene Staff
We recap what the state legislature did — and didn’t do — this year at the Capitol
- Eli Motycka
The GOP ginned up outrage with a number of failed bills on religion, immigration and abortion
- Hamilton Matthew Masters
Democrat Aftyn Behn says the state is ‘under siege’ by the GOP supermajority
- Hannah Herner
Also: Tennessee General Assembly cracks down on roofies and kratom during 2026 session
- Nicolle S. Praino, Emily R. West
Gov. Lee’s primary initiatives sailed through thanks to supermajority support as minority party fought for ‘people’s priorities’
- Julianne Akers
Testing requirements, immigration tracking measures were tacked onto voucher bills this session
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- Scene Staff
A four-part look at the fallout from the Republican supermajority’s successful gerrymanderin…
- Hamilton Matthew Masters
Following redistricting and ahead of the August primaries, see what congressional district y…
