Who's on the ballot for Tennessee's congressional primary? Some candidates have suspended their campaigns, but their names will still be an option during Tuesday's primary election. Here's everything to know before going to the polls: wpln.org/post/what-to...

Out-of-state groups have funneled millions of dollars into Tennessee’s special congressional race. Nearly $850,000 of that outside money has gone to opposing Republican state Rep. Jody Barrett, who voted against the governor's school voucher program earlier this year. wpln.org/post/dark-mo...

Bobby Cain, the first Black student to graduate from high school during Southern integration dies in Nashville at 85 wpln.org/post/first-b... @mariannabac.bsky.social @wpln.bsky.social

Early voting in Tennessee’s special primary election kicks off today and runs through Oct. 2. Here’s how Republicans and Democrats running for congress are trying to stand out in the race without a lot of lead time. wpln.org/post/early-v...

Elon Musk's Boring Co. is pushing back its timeline for opening an underground rideshare in Nashville. Here's what to know about the project: wpln.org/post/what-to...

Cracker Barrel is changing its logo back to the iconic man and barrel. The Tennessee-based company’s new, more minimalist design sparked outcry from fans — and the White House. wpln.org/post/cracker...

Nashville Pride faces an existential threat as long-time sponsors pull their funding. The org’s grim financial situation mirrors a nationwide decrease in giving to LGBTQ organizations. Organizers are asking for the community to fill the gap. wpln.org/post/nashvil...

The race for Tennessee’s 7th congressional seat is taking shape — less than 2 months before the special primary election to replace Mark Green State lawmakers from both parties, a candidate with Elon Musk's America Party & a man pardoned for Jan. 6 have all joined the race wpln.org/post/meet-th...

A small town in rural Tennessee will soon be the site of a privately-run ICE detention center. Local officials in Mason, Tennessee narrowly approved the contract at a contentious townhall. wpln.org/post/a-regio...

Tennessee is moving forward with executing a man on death row next week, despite concerns that his heart implant may prolong his death. wpln.org/post/tenness...

Nashville will see more ICE agents, says DHS Secretary Kristi Noemi. During a visit to Nashville, she also said it isn’t up to her if ICE deports Kilmar Abrego Garcia for a second time while he’s awaiting trial in Tennessee. wpln.org/post/nashvil...

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was wrongly deported to El Salvador in March, will remain in jail for at least another week over fears that releasing him could trigger a second deportation. A Nashville judge is expected to rule soon on what's next for Abrego Garcia. wpln.org/post/abrego-...

Anti-LGBTQ legislation passed in Tennessee has life-long natives leaving their home state for bluer pastures. Others are determined to stay. Hear why: wpln.org/post/lgbtq-t...

The final episode of WPLN’s 4-part series “The Country In Our Hearts” is out now! WPLN’s @rosegilbert.bsky.social reports that a new wave of Kurds are coming to America. But today, America is a nation in turmoil.

Homeland security is outside the federal courthouse in Nashville where Kilmar Abrego Garcia is expected to be released from jail. The Maryland man was wrongly deported to El Salvador in March. ICE is expected to arrest Abrego Garcia upon his release.

Homeland security is outside the federal courthouse in Nashville where Kilmar Abrego Garcia is expected to be released from jail. The Maryland man was wrongly deported to El Salvador in March. ICE is expected to arrest Abrego Garcia upon his release.

A new Tennessee law would make it a felony to house someone who doesn't have legal status. Religious leaders and immigrant advocates are suing to block the law before it takes effect, arguing that it could apply to immigrants who have citizenship. wpln.org/post/religio...

A Nashville police investigation points to the identity of a possible suspect in the attack on civil rights attorney Z. Alexander Looby's home in 1960. But police say that it would take a confession or direct eye witness testimony to truly solve the bombings. wpln.org/post/nashvil...

The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care. Now, transgender kids in half of all U.S. states will not be able to access the care. It has many contemplating a move out of the Volunteer State. wpln.org/post/trans-k...

My latest for RNS & @npr.org:

In response to ICE raids, the Diocese of Nashville has told its congregants they’re not obligated to attend Mass on Sunday “if doing so puts their safety at risk.” great reporting here from @mariannabac.bsky.social www.npr.org/2025/06/13/n...

LIVE UPDATE: After months of being detained in an El Salvadoran prison, Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s path to release is uncertain. A federal judge in Nashville will soon rule on whether he has a right to bail. Even if he does, he could remain in ICE custody indefinitely. wpln.org/post/man-wro...

LIVE: Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador, has pleaded not guilty to human smuggling charges. A federal judge in Nashville will determine if he will be released on bail. Live updates below: wpln.org/post/man-wro...

Outside a federal courthouse in Nashville this morning, where Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador, will be arraigned. Abrego Garcia has spent the last three months in an El Salvadoran prison. Today will determine if he’s detained until trial.

ICE activity in Nashville has had a chilling effect on Mass attendance. Tennessee's bishops say they're concerned that a lack of due process for those detained has caused "widespread fear" in their parishes. wpln.org/post/nashvil...

Tennessee Rep. Mark Green will be leaving office shortly into his fourth term and @mariannabac.bsky.social reports a special election will fill the 7th Congressional District. wpln.org/post/tenness...

Two U.S congressional committees are looking into Nashville’s response to a series of ICE raids, alleging that the mayor's policies “threaten to chill immigration enforcement” in the city. Nashville can't institute sanctuary policies because of a state ban. wpln.org/post/u-s-rep...

President Trump's immigration agenda has put Tennessee pastors and politicians at odds. Evangelical congregations have continued to back Trump, but how they view immigration policy is more complicated. wpln.org/post/as-tenn...

The Trump admin's "border czar" says Nashville could see multi-agency raids in the future — and Mayor Freddie O'Connell could be the subject of a congressional investigation after the mayor criticized ICE operations. wpln.org/post/ice-to-...

Nashville families impacted by a series of ICE raids in the past few days still don’t know where their loved ones are. Lawyers are having similar problems finding those detained. wpln.org/post/my-mom-...

Gov. Bill Lee has vetoed a bill for the first time in his six-year career as Tennessee’s top official. WPLN's @mariannabac.bsky.social reports the governor made an exception for a measure that would have given the state more power to reject parole requests.

A Nashville police whistleblower has been indicted over documents related to the Covenant School shooting. MNPD alleged that the former officer leaked the assailant's journal last year — after he claimed the department had a pattern of discrimination. wpln.org/post/nashvil...

Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell is decrying a large-scale ICE raid on the city's immigrant neighborhoods. State lawmakers have limited how he can respond, after years of rising tension between Nashville Democrats and Tennessee Republicans. wpln.org/post/state-a...

Trump has chosen from Tennessee AG's office for his first judicial pick of his second term. Whitney Hermandorfer has defended the state’s near-total abortion ban and successfully challenged Biden administration policies for LGBTQ students. wpln.org/post/trump-n...

ICE detained several drivers in South Nashville Saturday night. The mayor's office decried the arrests and is seeking the names of those taken into ICE custody. wpln.org/post/ice-arr...

A nationwide effort to deny K-12 students an education based on #immigration status failed this year — but Tennessee Republicans are already looking to revive the effort next year. My latest for NPR:

Fewer people identify as Southern Baptists, and fewer churches are affiliated with the Nashville-based denomination, according to an annual report. But the Southern Baptist Convention has made gains in baptisms and weekly church attendance. wpln.org/post/souther...

A measure that would allow schools to refuse undocumented students is likely dead for the 2025 legislative session. WPLN's @mariannabac.bsky.social reports that's after a state review found the bill could’ve jeopardized more than $1 billion in federal education funding.

Tennessee lawmakers have voted unanimously to pass the Foster Care Youth Bill of Rights. WPLN's @mariannabac.bsky.social reports it guarantees all kids in foster care access to an education, medical care and a safe environment free from abuse, neglect and pests.

The Tennessee General Assembly has approved a $60 billion budget, as federal funding cuts put a large portion of that money at risk. In it, lawmakers slashed Gov. Bill Lee’s proposals for housing and conservation efforts. wpln.org/post/tn-pass...

Last fall I travelled from TN to Iraqi Kurdistan. I kept a reporter’s journal of my trip: the centuries-old bazaars, the soaring mountains, the echoes of war, and the wonderful, generous people I met along the way. This is where it begins. wpln.org/post/welcome...

The Tennessee Senate has passed a measure to challenge federal education rights for students without legal status. If passed by the House, the bill would allow schools to refuse undocumented students or charge their families tuition. wpln.org/post/tenness...

The scene outside the Tennessee Senate as lawmakers are soon to vote on whether to deny undocumented students an education. Republican leaders used a different entrance to avoid protesters.

Chattanooga school principals are condemning a TN bill that would allow schools to refuse students based on their immigration status. It isn't the first time that the Senate bill's sponsor has faced backlash in his own district over the legislation: wpln.org/post/chattan...

Tennessee physicians and insurance companies could soon deny patients certain medical treatments based on their religious beliefs. The measure has passed the statehouse and now heads to the governor’s desk. wpln.org/post/tenness...

Protesters started reciting the Lord’s Prayer in a Tennessee House committee, as lawmakers narrowly advance a bill denying undocumented kids an education.

After the most recent vote on a bill that would deny some immigrant students the right to an education in Tennessee, state troopers were ordered to clear the chamber of protesters, but four women refused to leave. WPLN’s @mariannabac.bsky.social has more.

State troopers at the TN statehouse just carried a woman out of a Senate committee for protesting a bill that would allow schools to refuse undocumented students, Troopers warned her that they would press charges if she didn’t leave.

A Tennessee challenge to federal education rights is one step closer to passage, despite mounting pressure from protesters. Legislation that would allow schools to refuse undocumented students advanced Wednesday evening to a crowd singing “This Land is Your Land.” wpln.org/post/tenness...

The committee room is full as Tennessee lawmakers consider a proposal that would allow schools to deny students based on their immigration status. It’s the only bill on this committee’s docket. #Tnleg #Tnpol