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Drug-Free Tennessee Brings Leaders Together to Expand Youth Opportunities, Equips Educators Statewide

Drug-Free Tennessee volunteer discusses the education program with a health teacher at a Murfreesboro conference. Drug-Free Tennessee marked Red Ribbon Week with conferences with educators and meetings with community leaders. Nashville, United States – October 31, 2026 – Drug-Free Tennessee brought community, faith and education leaders together on Wednesday, Oct....

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Election and voter news for Middle Tennessee

Tennessee · 7d

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The glaring gap in Justin Pearson's legislative work | Opinion

State Rep. Justin Pearson has become one of Tennessee’s most recognizable voices on free speech, protest and First Amendment rights. I agree with him on the importance of those rights. But I also think it's fair to ask whether that advocacy has translated into enough legislative action protecting civic participation and public comment for ordinary Tennesseans. Pearson recently went to federal court after he and others were barred from Memphis City Council meetings. His lawsuit challenged the council’s speech restrictions and meeting bans on First Amendment grounds. The Stanton Foundation First Amendment Clinic at Vanderbilt Law School filed the federal lawsuit on behalf of Pearson and other Memphis residents. That's an important resource. But most Memphians don't have a team of First Amendment lawyers standing by when they run into trouble trying to participate in government. That's why what happens in Nashville matters. Where are the public-participation bills? After reviewing Pearson's legislative sponsorship record, I have not found a bill principally captioned "Open Meetings" or "Public Records" that he sponsored, nor have I identified him as a co-sponsor of a general Tennessee Public Records Act or Tennessee Open Meetings Act reform measure. That doesn't mean Pearson opposes transparency or civic

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Three candidates showed up to make their case for Tennessee governor

Tennessee governor candidates Jerri Green, David Hatley and Lauren Pinkston discuss crime, school vouchers, health care, affordability and more at an MTSU forum.

Tennessee · 10d

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6 Places to Catch a Show in Franklin, TN

Enjoy a performance at one of the county’s world-class venues. From a restored Art Deco theater on Main Street to an amphitheater built inside a limestone quarry, Franklin, TN, has no shortage of stages. Whether you’re in the mood for a musical, a tribute concert or a night of comedy and live music, these Franklin TN theaters and venues bring world-class performances close to home.

Franklin, TN · 10d

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Health Scores: Williamson County for October 28, 2026

These are the health scores in Williamson County, Tennessee, with their most recent inspection scores for October 21-28, 2026. Some locations will be in multiple counties. Read more local health inspections here! Here are the scores, according to the health department’s latest available information. Department of Health environmental specialists inspect every establishment where food and beverages are […] The post Health Scores: Williamson County for October 28, 2026 appeared first on Williamson Source .

Williamson County, TN · 9d

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State lawmaker asks The Boring Company to expand to Wilson County

It's been over a year since The Boring Company started the process of digging a tunnel from Nashville International Airport to downtown. Now, a legislator who represents Wilson County is asking for Elon Musk's tunneling company to expand east of Music City.

Wilson County, TN · 10d

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Tennessee toll lane contractor promises to pay state nearly $148 billion

The road construction group building Tennessee’s toll lanes along the I-24 southeast corridor is upping the ante, promising to pay the state nearly $148 billion over 50 years to lock in the deal, six times more than initially guaranteed. The Tennessee Department of Transportation and DriveTN, a consortium led by Spain-based Ferrovial, announced Tuesday they […]

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In Tennessee, church mobilization efforts send message that voting rights attack is unacceptable

A crowd of no more than 20 at Souls to the Polls in Bordeaux, a traditionally Black North Nashville community, prayed with Rev. Paula Smith, who invoked the memory of voting rights activists and their sacrifice 60 years ago. About half the crowd were organizers or co-sponsors of the event on Saturday. Even fewer had […]

Nashville, TN · 10d

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Davidson County Drought Conditions are Among the Worst in Decades

At the start of the year, people throughout the country took part in Dry January. For the duration of the month, they eschewed alcohol as a way to “dry out” and reestablish healthy habits after a holiday season filled with libations and other dietary detours. In retrospect, Dry...

Davidson County, TN · 9d

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Health Scores: Davidson County for October 28, 2026

These are the health scores for October 21-28, 2026, in Davidson County, along with their most recent inspection scores. Some locations will be in multiple counties. Read more local health inspections here!. NameScoreAddressTypeDate. 615 Pizza and Pasta915337 Charlotte Ave Nashville TN 37209Food Service Routine10/22/2026. A Lo Maracucho Food TN MT#0952952532...

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Tennessee Halloween: Nashville-Memphis Safety Tips Oct. 31

From Nashville to Memphis, these 10 precautions can help families enjoy a safer Halloween night.

Memphis, TN · 9d

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14 TN downtown districts and main streets to get upgrades

Fourteen grants totaling more than $3.9 million have been awarded to main streets and downtowns across Tennessee for revitalization and improvements

Tennessee · 9d

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7 Epic Stops On A Musical Journey Across Tennessee

The recent passing of Dolly Parton reminded the world of her home state's musical legacy. From country music capital Nashville and blues-infused Memphis to smaller cities that stoked soul, R&B, jazz, rockabilly, and early rock'n'roll, Tennessee has been a cornerstone of the American music scene for more than 100 years.

Nashville, TN · 8d

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Colorful fall foliage peaking in Middle Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Leaf peeping weather will be perfect through Friday. After a very slow buildup, the fall colors are now peaking across most of Middle Tennessee. The show won’t last long, so be sure to look and appreciate as you’re outdoors the next several days. It’s...

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Attorneys say thousands of names should be cut from fairgrounds racing petition

Opponents told Chancellor Anne C. Martin that more than 2,000 people asked to withdraw their names before the petition to end racing at the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway was certified.

Nashville, TN · 10d

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Darden Copeland: It’s not Right vs. Left; it’s right vs. wrong

Years ago, when powerful interests wanted to tear down the Nashville Fairgrounds, I stood up to Mayor Karl Dean, a Democrat, and fought back. It wasn’t about being a Democrat or a Republican. It was about doing what I believed was right, even when it meant standing up to people with power, no matter which side of the aisle they stand.

Nashville, TN · 8d

Tennessee Lookout

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Tennessee subterranean authority member won’t take first Boring Company tunnel ride

A member of the Tennessee board overseeing construction of a Nashville tunnel isn’t worried yet about the potential for sinkholes detailed in a new study, but even he is leery it could be flooded by the Cumberland River. Former state Sen. Bill Ketron of Murfreesboro, a member of the newly-formed Subterranean Transportation Infrastructure Coordinator Authority, […]

Nashville, TN · 11d

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Van Epps, Copeland make final pitch to voters in Tennessee's 7th district race

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Less than a year after voters sent Republican Matt Van Epps to Congress in a special election, Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District is back on the ballot, with Democratic challenger Darden Copeland hoping to unseat the incumbent. The district, which includes a significant portion of...

Tennessee · 9d

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‘We need to adjust’: Gubernatorial candidates demand defund of state voucher program

Held at Middle Tennessee State University, the Tennessee Press Association’s gubernatorial forum touched on financial issues regarding the state’s lottery-funded scholarship program and plans moving forward with higher education affordability. Democratic nominee and Memphis City Councilmember Jerri Green and Independent candidates David Hatley and Lauren Pinkston attended the...

Tennessee · 10d