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Matt Van Epps wins 7th Congressional District Republican primary Former Rep. Mark Green’s pick will face off against the Democratic primary winner in December

With polls closed in Tennessee's 7th Congressional District election, Matt Van Epps is projected to win the Republican nomination.
https://www.nashvillepost.com/politics/elections/matt-van-epps-7th-district-primary/article_01e61569-9f92-59e6-8b94-0163207f37cf.html

Aftyn Behn wins 7th Congressional District Democratic primary Nashville state rep emerges from crowded field to take party’s nomination for Dec. 2 special election

State Rep. Aftyn Behn is projected to win the Democratic Party’s nomination for the 7th Congressional District on Tuesday.
https://www.nashvillepost.com/politics/elections/aftyn-behn-7th-district-primary/article_062761a9-d400-5351-b165-748dc544759d.html

MTSU fires assistant dean for comments on Charlie Kirk's death Assistant Dean of Students Laura Sosh-Lightsy dismissed for social media posts after pressure from Blackburn

MTSU assistant dean Laura Sosh-Lightsy was dismissed for posts about the death of Charlie Kirk after pressure from Marsha Blackburn.
https://www.nashvillepost.com/politics/federal/mtsu-fires-assistant-dean-for-comments-on-charlie-kirks-death/article_906310e9-1dd4-4e26-a2a4-4064af2d9184.html

Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder officially announced that he will run for the District 5 congressional seat against U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles.

State Rep. Gino Bulso Launches 7th Congressional District Bid During GOP forum, Brentwood lawyer becomes second Williamson County state representative to run for former U.S. Rep. Mark Green’s seat

Bulso is officially in the race for Green’s seat. Shout out to Matt @formvscontent.bsky.social who always gets the scoop.
www.williamsonscene.com/news/state-r...

FW Publishing taps Praino as Post editor Nashville-based media company promotes Williamson Scene editor, former CNN researcher

Some ✨personal✨ news — I’m taking on the job of editor-in-chief for the Nashville Post and will be the first female in the role for the publication’s 25 years!
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Ogles Announces House Probe Into Nashville Mayor O’Connell Congressional representative says mayor is ‘aiding and abetting illegal immigration’ and urges law enforcement statewide to cooperate with ICE

Got some exclusive reporting in here including the truth about crime claims in Williamson County, Tn., & how Rep. Ogles is calling for the federal govt. to “make an example” out of blue cities/elected Democrats @williamsonscene.com

www.williamsonscene.com/news/ogles-a...

The Nashville Scene Podcast, Episode 20: The 2025 Legislative Session Talking TSU funding, Democratic-backed legislation, vouchers and more with Rep. Harold Love

In Episode 20 of the Nashville Scene Podcast, co-hosts Jerome Moore and @dpatrickrodgers.bsky.social are joined by reporter @nicollepraino.bsky.social and state Rep. Harold Love to talk about Tennessee's 2025 legislative session. Watch on YouTube, or stream wherever you get your podcasts!

Legislators Adjourn First Regular Session of 114th General Assembly Republicans stay united in passing legislation, blocking Democrats’ efforts

The Tennessee General Assembly brought its regular session to an end on Tuesday after passing bills that the state’s Republican supermajority saw fit to become law.

Tennessee legislators have adjourned for the first regular session of the 114th General Assembly.

The Nashville Post 2025 Leaders edition is now available for subscribers. In this issue, we celebrate the 25th anniversary of this publication and honor the people who made a difference in the city in the past 25 years.

www.nashvillepost.com/magazine/lea...

Status Unknown: Looking at the State and Federal Immigration Crackdown In four parts, we explore what new legislation means for the local immigrant community

Status Unknown: This week's four-part cover story explores what state and federal immigration crackdowns mean for the local immigrant community.

Where TSU’s Historic Underfunding Meets School Mismanagement Talking to Rep. Harold Love about his alma mater’s complicated funding history

From this week’s three-part cover story on TSU: Talking to Rep. Harold Love about his alma mater’s complicated funding history.

On the Hill: Feb. 17-21 TSU updates State Building Commission on finances; protesters gather on Presidents' Day against DOGE

On the Hill: This week at the state Capitol, TSU updated the State Building Commission on its finances, while protesters gathered on Presidents' Day against DOGE.

Beyond the Tiger Blues: A Three-Part Look at TSU Amid the historic local university’s financial turmoil, we examine the school’s past and future

Amid TSU’s financial turmoil, we take a three-part look at the past and future of the historic local university.

The Nashville Scene Podcast, Episode 16: Recapping the Special Session Talking to reporters Nicolle Praino and Eli Motycka about the state legislature’s session on vouchers, immigration and disaster relief

The Nashville Scene Podcast, Episode 16: @dpatrickrodgers.bsky.social talks to reporters @nicollepraino.bsky.social and Eli Motycka about the state legislature’s session on vouchers, immigration and disaster relief.

Gov. Lee Declares Special Session on Education Tennessee legislature to also address hurricane relief and immigration during session, set to begin Jan. 27

Gov. Bill Lee announces plans to call a special session to begin Jan. 27 for the legislature to address his education bill, hurricane relief and immigration
www.williamsonscene.com/news/special...

Spent another day in the capitol for the start of the legislative session

I don't think I want another social media account but here I am!