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US House passes package to rescue child care industry

Allison Stevens - July 30, 2020

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Clarksville challenger targets veterans in race against incumbent Powers

Celia Darrough - July 29, 2020

Members of the Congressional Black Caucus say farewell at the conclusion of Monday’s memorial ceremony for the late Atlanta Rep. John Lewis in the Capitol Rotunda. Lewis, a civil rights icon and fierce advocate of voting rights for African Americans, died July 17. | J. Scott Applewhite – Pool/Getty Images

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Get in ‘good trouble’: John Lewis’ words ring out in Capitol...

Allison Stevens - July 27, 2020

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Why Metro’s deal with the Sounds is a major hurdle for...

Nate Rau - July 27, 2020

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Senate Republicans pursue benefits pay cut for jobless; adjourn without action

Allison Stevens - July 25, 2020

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House passes bipartisan public lands bill; next stop president’s desk

Jacob Fischler | Allison Stevens - July 24, 2020

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The Blue Dog vs. the underdog: facing an activist challenger, Cooper...

Ian Round - July 23, 2020

Mayor John Cooper speaks at his July 16 press conference. (Photo: Metro Nashville Network YouTube channel)

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An interview with Nashville Mayor John Cooper

Nate Rau - July 23, 2020

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From the 901: Four-way Democratic primary in Memphis features high-profile contenders

Dulce Torres Guzman - July 21, 2020

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Living conditions at Tennessee drive-through safari raise red flags

August 3, 2020

Renato Soto. (Photo: John Partipilo for the Tennessee Lookout)

Living Treasures: The Craftsman and the Change Agent

August 3, 2020

Commentary: Vocabulary words work as political drugs

Commentary August 3, 2020

BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - JULY 15: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee gives the command to start engines prior to the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on July 15, 2020 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Hamilton County to invest in high-speed internet for 28,000 public school students

COVID-19 Anita Wadhwani - July 29, 2020

Hargett to U.S. Senate: Georgia cat’s application to vote proof of voter fraud

Civil Rights Holly McCall - July 23, 2020

Nashville-based HCA reports $1 billion in profits in second quarter of this year

COVID-19 Anita Wadhwani - July 22, 2020

Nashville lawsuits target unsolicited robocalls in recall effort

Politics Nate Rau - July 20, 2020

Poll: Majority of Tennesseans more likely to vote for candidate supporting background checks

Politics Holly McCall - July 20, 2020

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In the new @Jpartipilo series, Living Treasures, Partipilo offers portraits of the Tennesseans who make our culture rich through art, politics and civic engagement. First up: @RenataSotoTN and @ManuelCouture. https://t.co/ZU0XwChgEz

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You know those TV commercials for pharmaceuticals with the made up names? Knoxville columnist Mark Harmon says there are plenty of real words that sound like pharmaceuticals and describe politicians' behavior. https://t.co/Lq2KCiHVU1

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Tennessee Tiger King?! Not exactly - but the Tennessee Animal Safari in West Tennessee has wounded animals on display, empty water troughs and broken fences. @AbbyLeeHood and @mort713 road tripped to check it out.https://t.co/ZaA3Y6LeM6

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US House passes package to rescue child care industry

Clarksville challenger targets veterans in race against incumbent Powers

Get in ‘good trouble’: John Lewis’ words ring out in Capitol...

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Why Metro’s deal with the Sounds is a major hurdle for...

Senate Republicans pursue benefits pay cut for jobless; adjourn without action

House passes bipartisan public lands bill; next stop president’s desk

The Blue Dog vs. the underdog: facing an activist challenger, Cooper...

An interview with Nashville Mayor John Cooper

From the 901: Four-way Democratic primary in Memphis features high-profile contenders

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Living conditions at Tennessee drive-through safari raise red flags

Living Treasures: The Craftsman and the Change Agent

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Hamilton County to invest in high-speed internet for 28,000 public school students

Hargett to U.S. Senate: Georgia cat’s application to vote proof of voter fraud

Nashville-based HCA reports $1 billion in profits in second quarter of this year

Nashville lawsuits target unsolicited robocalls in recall effort

Poll: Majority of Tennesseans more likely to vote for candidate supporting background checks