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How one Tennessee gubernatorial candidate proposes full funding for TSU wpln.org/post/how-one-tennes…
How one Tennessee gubernatorial candidate proposes full funding for TSU

How one Tennessee gubernatorial candidate proposes full funding for TSU

Green says she would prioritize TSU funding in a budget proposal, but may need backup from voters.

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On the campaign for Memphis' newly redrawn congressional district, Democrat Justin J. Pearson's rallies feel like a church service. Republican Brent Taylor's rallies take a page from a tried-and-true GOP playbook. wpln.org/post/tent-revivals-…
Tent revivals and sports bars: on the campaign trail for Tennessee District 9

Tent revivals and sports bars: on the campaign trail for Tennessee District 9

Memphis' newly redrawn district is the state’s most closely watched congressional race in Tennessee.

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‘The Addams Family’ at Analog brings taste of Broadway to West End Avenue wpln.org/post/the-addams-fam…
‘The Addams Family’ at Analog brings taste of Broadway to West End Avenue

‘The Addams Family’ at Analog brings taste of Broadway to West End Avenue

The concert is the perfect event for Halloween weekend and a good fit for Analog, an intimate music space that provides an up-close, personal experience in a homey setting.

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Kinder Morgan plans 150-mile methane gas pipeline through Tennessee wpln.org/post/kinder-morgan-…
Kinder Morgan plans 150-mile methane gas pipeline through Tennessee

Kinder Morgan plans 150-mile methane gas pipeline through Tennessee

The energy infrastructure company plans to dig a 150-mile route north to south from Sumner County, just northeast of Nashville, down to Marion County, west of Chattanooga.

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Toll lane operator promises Tennessee $140B over 50 years in new agreement wpln.org/post/toll-lane-oper…
Toll lane operator promises Tennessee $140B over 50 years in new agreement

Toll lane operator promises Tennessee $140B over 50 years in new agreement

The new deal with DriveTN exceeds the original bid many times over.

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Tennessee congressional candidate Brent Taylor has acknowledged sending unsolicited nude photos of himself to multiple women as recently as 2021. But he won’t say how many times it happened or with how many people. wpln.org/post/memphis-congre…
Memphis congressional candidate Brent Taylor won’t say how many times he sent unsolicited nudes

Memphis congressional candidate Brent Taylor won’t say how many times he sent unsolicited nudes

State Sen. Brent Taylor, R-Memphis, has acknowledged sending unsolicited nude photos of himself to multiple women as recently as 2021, but he won’t say how many times it happened or with how many...

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Downtown Nashville generates a big tax surplus. The mayor hopes to nudge the group deciding how to spend it. wpln.org/post/downtown-nashv…
Downtown Nashville generates a big tax surplus. The mayor hopes to nudge the group deciding how to...

Downtown Nashville generates a big tax surplus. The mayor hopes to nudge the group deciding how to...

A nine-member board that state lawmakers created earlier this year is now deciding what to do with millions of tax dollars from downtown Nashville.

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Nashville SC clinches trophy, No. 1 seed in MLS Playoffs wpln.org/post/nashville-sc-c…
Nashville SC clinches trophy, No. 1 seed in MLS Playoffs

Nashville SC clinches trophy, No. 1 seed in MLS Playoffs

With three games left this season, Nashville SC has already nabbed the award for best regular season record.

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Amid financial turmoil, whiskey maker Uncle Nearest seeks a buyer wpln.org/post/amid-financial…
Amid financial turmoil, whiskey maker Uncle Nearest seeks a buyer

Amid financial turmoil, whiskey maker Uncle Nearest seeks a buyer

If you’ve always dreamed of owning an acclaimed Tennessee whiskey company, now might be the time to snap off a deal. Uncle Nearest — the brand named

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Tennessee joins ‘Bird City’ network to conserve species, habitat wpln.org/post/tennessee-join…
Tennessee joins ‘Bird City’ network to conserve species, habitat

Tennessee joins ‘Bird City’ network to conserve species, habitat

“This really just gives you an on-the-ground, local-based grassroots opportunity to start to make a difference and conserve birds in their habitats,” a state bird conservation coordinator said.

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NDOT will ban right turns on red lights at these Nashville intersections wpln.org/post/ndot-will-ban-…
NDOT will ban right turns on red lights at these Nashville intersections

NDOT will ban right turns on red lights at these Nashville intersections

The Department plans to study more intersections for potential changes in the coming months.

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Tennessee paid $1M for lethal injection drugs; concerns rising about past botched executions wpln.org/post/tennessee-paid…
Tennessee paid $1M for lethal injection drugs; concerns rising about past botched executions

Tennessee paid $1M for lethal injection drugs; concerns rising about past botched executions

Several new details about Tennessee’s recent executions came to light this week, including the price of the drugs and issues with executions leading up to Chr

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The Boring Company is digging under Music City Center. Greater sinkhole, pollution risks lie ahead wpln.org/post/the-boring-com…
The Boring Company is digging under Music City Center. Greater sinkhole, pollution risks lie ahead

The Boring Company is digging under Music City Center. Greater sinkhole, pollution risks lie ahead

The Boring Company drilled near the Music City Center this week, suggesting the company has completed up to a tenth of its route between downtown and the airport. But trickier terrain lies ahead as...

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Tennessee District 5 candidates shared the stage but won't debate wpln.org/post/at-tennessee-d…
At Tennessee District 5 forum, Hatcher rescinds debate promise

At Tennessee District 5 forum, Hatcher rescinds debate promise

Hatcher told reporters he’s “satisfied” with candidate forums, in which he and Molder cannot address each other or respond to the other’s answers.

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The late Country Music Hall of Famer John Anderson was a singular voice wpln.org/post/the-late-count…
The late Country Music Hall of Famer John Anderson was a singular voice

The late Country Music Hall of Famer John Anderson was a singular voice

John Anderson began to score hits in the early 1980s by embracing his thrilling idiosyncrasies as a singer. He has died at age 71.

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The legal and political implications of Blackburn’s ‘Not Like Us’ AI video wpln.org/post/the-legal-and-…
The legal and political implications of Blackburn's 'Not Like Us' AI video

The legal and political implications of Blackburn's 'Not Like Us' AI video

Blackburn herself has championed anti-AI legislation to safeguard the intellectual property of songwriters.

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At Michelin Guide’s Nashville ceremony, a local Mexican restaurant earns a new honor wpln.org/post/at-michelin-gu…
At Michelin Guide's Nashville ceremony, a local Mexican restaurant earns a new honor

At Michelin Guide's Nashville ceremony, a local Mexican restaurant earns a new honor

The Michelin Guide has updated its recommendations. Here are the Nashville restaurants honored.

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When the White Bluff Screamer and a werewolf preyed in the Tennessee darkness wpln.org/post/when-the-white…
When the White Bluff Screamer and a werewolf preyed in the Tennessee darkness

When the White Bluff Screamer and a werewolf preyed in the Tennessee darkness

Around campfires in Dickson County people tell passed-down tales of two local cryptids — one a werewolf and the other the White Bluff Screamer.

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After Christa Pike’s failed execution, some Americans think Tennessee should try again wpln.org/post/after-christa-…
After Christa Pike’s failed execution, some Americans think Tennessee should try again

After Christa Pike’s failed execution, some Americans think Tennessee should try again

A new poll shows one-third of Americans support a second execution attempt.

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Tennessee’s next governor might not break 50% as independent gains traction wpln.org/post/tennessees-nex…
Tennessee's next governor might not break 50% as independent gains traction

Tennessee's next governor might not break 50% as independent gains traction

Two conflicting polls agree on one thing: an independent candidate is making an impact in this race.

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