While state Republicans largely dismissed discussions of race during the special session, Democrats and political scientists note that race is at the forefront

The Nashville Downtown Church Collective and the Southern Christian Coalition make the most of their proximity to the Tennessee General Assembly

We recap what the state legislature did — and didn’t do — this year at the Capitol

The GOP ginned up outrage with a number of failed bills on religion, immigration and abortion

Democrat Aftyn Behn says the state is ‘under siege’ by the GOP supermajority

Also: Tennessee General Assembly cracks down on roofies and kratom during 2026 session

Gov. Lee’s primary initiatives sailed through thanks to supermajority support as minority party fought for ‘people’s priorities’

Testing requirements, immigration tracking measures were tacked onto voucher bills this session 

Neighbors, lobbyists, politicians and corporate interests duke it out over racing at the fairgrounds

Stories on the local tree canopy, Tennessee quarries, the endangered Nashville crayfish and more — plus, how to get free trees and recycle your electronics

The crustacean plays a key role in its Mill Creek ecosystem, but threats remain

Metro Nashville’s electronic recycling centers feel the effects of churning technology

Organizations like Root Nashville and the Nashville Tree Foundation want to keep the city’s tree canopy strong

State Supreme Court guts the County Powers Act, leaving the topic of quarry bans an open question

Officials vow to restore canopy after winter storm devastation; Nashville Electric Service steps up tree-trimming

Metro Planning prepares to launch an 18-month study focusing on Davidson County’s environment

As The Boring Company tunnels forward, we explore the company’s track record, the tunnel’s environmental impact and the politics surrounding the project

State vs. Metro power struggle persists as state and local leaders fight for control over tunnel project

A warning from a Las Vegas Loop critic: ‘Don’t take the bait’

Professor Mark Abolins talks about Nashville’s challenging bedrock

33 people were owned by the Nashville taxpayers. Our city has done nothing to acknowledge them.

Six weeks after Winter Storm Fern knocked out power for hundreds of thousands of people, Nashvillians are looking for answers

As the city emphasizes violence prevention, longtime groups like Gideon’s Army and Nashville Peacemakers carry forward

The school’s athletic director — the first Black woman to hold the position in the SEC — is helping her teams dominate

These Vanderbilt athletes are thriving across a variety of sports

From immigration enforcement to voucher expansion, the Republican supermajority is pushing for Tennessee to be the nation’s conservative leader

Who’s retiring and who’s angling for higher office in the Tennessee General Assembly?

Is Tennessee’s budget tight? It depends who you ask.

K-12 immigration bills, Memphis-Shelby County Schools takeover to stir more debate

Legislators seek to tighten regulations on family influencers and AI health care, loosen for child care

Taking cues from the Trump administration, the state’s Republican supermajority is targeting undocumented immigrants

State GOP aims at undermining gay marriage, removing discrimination protections and more

From midterm elections and the Music City Loop to zoning reform and AI, here are eight stories to watch in the coming year

With battle lines drawn in the ongoing zoning debate, the city will likely take more steps toward reform this year

U.S. House, U.S. Senate and governor’s races loom

Additional permits and approvals likely to be requested for The Boring Company’s airport-to-downtown Tesla tunnel

The Boys in Gold will enter unfamiliar territory this season

Rollbacks on Affordable Care Act and Medicaid coverage leave Tennesseans in the lurch 

Luxury hotels, East Bank and Wedgewood-Houston will all see continued building in 2026

At the primary, secondary and university levels, artificial intelligence is making its way into the classroom

Five venues whose openings or renovations will offer Nashville audiences even more live music

Everyday citizens document ICE, warn neighbors in effort to resist mass deportations in their own communities

Commemorating many of the irreplaceable figures Nashville lost in 2025

Remembering Todd Snider, Raul Malo, Steve Cropper and more

Remembering Kathleen Cotter, ‘Santa’ Irwin, Jim Ayers and more

Remembering Larry Cantrell, Dick Barnett and more

Remembering Jerry Strobel, Dolores Seigenthaler and more

Remembering John Carney Jr., state Sen. Frank Niceley, Judge Randall Wyatt and more

Remembering Dot Dobbins, William Cooper and more