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Tennessee law protects lethal drug seller identities. A judge will decide how broad that secrecy is. https://t.co/1vzOZGKBP9
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Tennessee is set to execute Harold Wayne Nichols. His attorneys want to confirm the state's lethal injection drugs are safe.
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Republicans keep Tennessee congressional seat in unexpectedly close special election https://t.co/6o9VnBVDuZ
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Republican Matt Van Epps fended off Democratic state Rep. Aftyn Behn with nearly 53% of the vote, a much narrower margin than previous years.
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Polls closed a few minutes ago in Tennessee’s special congressional election. I’m here at a watch party hosted by Republican candidate Matt Van Epps as results trickle in from across TN’s far-reaching 7th District. Stay tuned!
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I’m at the Aftyn Behn election night party, and @mariannabac is with the Matt Van Epps campaign. We’re waiting on polls to close and results to start rolling in. Stay tuned to @WPLN for your special election news
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After a down year, Bonnaroo is back with its 2026 lineup. https://t.co/2hwiCSIsfK
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Rain forced Bonnaroo to cancel almost all of its shows last year, but the festival is back with a new lineup for 2026.
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Tennessee’s special congressional race could be tight. Here’s who’s running.
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Tuesday’s special congressional election could be a much tighter race than anticipated. Republicans swept Tennessee’s 7th congressional district by 22 p
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Boring Company president appears ‘flippant’ on Nashville’s water, geology and construction safety, official warns https://t.co/1JUEWPnLp2
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The Boring Company president Steve Davis repeated boastful assertions about a planned tunnel system underneath Nashville for nearly two hours during a virtual t
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Go deep: At 100 years old, the Grand Ole Opry is the keeper of country music’s legacy https://t.co/WPOqTaMzSM
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One hundred years ago this week, the radio barn dance that came to be known as the Grand Ole Opry was first broadcast from Nashville. Being part of the show still matters to country artists today.
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On today's show, we sift through the archives to highlight the @opry and the century of stories behind @WSMradio that laid the groundwork for what Music City has become. Join @flakebarmer today at noon for the incredible 100-year history of the Opry and WSM.
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NFL commissioner: Every expectation Nashville will see a Super Bowl with new stadium https://t.co/4nxmoqFoTV
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell knew the question was coming at the Tennessee Titans' ceremony Friday before raising the final steel beam into place for their new enclosed stadium. The commissioner...
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New details show more Metro tax dollars would go into the future TPAC performing arts center than in earlier proposals. https://t.co/YHG6rN950I
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After a lengthy negotiation, Metro and TPAC have a deal for an East Bank location for the performing arts center.
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Will the Fox Trot Carousel spin again? Created by Red Grooms, the artistic merry-go-round has been in storage since 2003. Catch up on the history and the latest development from #CuriousNashville. https://t.co/KP29JdTw2g
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The beloved but mothballed Fox Trot Carousel may get its comeback. The Tennessee State Museum is asking for proposals from partners to restore and operate the a
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Nashville school buildings, roads, and the East Bank redevelopment are among the infrastructure spending priorities in Metro's latest planning. https://t.co/YVSh14qp3f
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The plan marks an increase of $5 million since last year’s plan.
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Tennessee parents are suing the state over the universal voucher program, arguing that it violates the state constitution by diverting public funds to private schools that they say discriminate against students and lack accountability.
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Tennessee parents are suing the state over the universal voucher program, arguing that it violates the state constitution by diverting public funds to private schools.
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A group of residents has filed an ethics complaint that stems from the re-zoning of the Nations. Read more:
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Councilmember Rollin Horton faces an ethics complaint stemming from his successful rezoning of the Nations.
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After lengthy negotiations, Metro and TPAC have a deal to build a new performing arts center as part of the East Bank redevelopment near downtown Nashville. https://t.co/YHG6rN950I
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After a lengthy negotiation, Metro and TPAC have a deal for an East Bank location for the performing arts center.
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Is college worth it? How much freedom should professors have? New poll from Vanderbilt sheds light on opinions nationwide. https://t.co/MXXG4UB32V
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Most Americans say that colleges should teach students how to think critically but not what to think. That's the latest finding from the Vanderbilt Unity poll,
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Incumbent Republican Mark Green's retirement could present an opportunity for Democrats in the ongoing special congressional election.
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Republican Mark Green's surprise retirement could present an opportunity for Democrats.
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Our question today: What is a "Chicago-style gyro," and why are there so many shops with that name in Nashville? This is Curious Nashville on @WPLN, answering your questions. Call 615-760-2000 to ask our reporters. This is Nashville is sponsored by @MusicCityPrep.
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While the government is back up and running, some aid programs — like utility bill assistance — are still facing disruptions. https://t.co/V7hW1KngZB
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The longest government shutdown in U.S. history impacted or cut off many federal programs that help Americans. And while the government is technically back up a
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