In Nashville, politics news means government administration, local elections, legislation and civic policy. Reporting here captures city hall activity and the official decisions that shape the region.
Tennessee defensive end Jacob Martin is one of 32 NFL nominees for the 2026 Salute to Service Award, with fan voting open through Nov. 30.
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Do you support honoring military members and veterans through NFL awards like this?
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Do you trust your local government to make decisions without state interference?
Nashville's mayor issued a statement after Democrats flipped six Tennessee House seats while Republicans won the governorship and the 9th Congressional District.
Hurricane Isaias forced organizers to alter the 9th annual memorial ride originally scheduled for mid-October.
A federal court ruling mandates the release of an Egyptian man who was held in detention for 17 days.
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Should Nashville impose stronger penalties on unwanted door-to-door solicitors?
A Nashville Metro Council bill would revoke permits from repeat offenders and require solicitors to display their Metro license.
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Do you trust your local city government to do a good job?
Incumbent Larry Dunaway fell short of the 51 percent needed to avoid a runoff, while Howard and Pike County voters weighed in on several local issues.
This section follows legislative sessions, election results, public opinion trends and the actions of government agencies. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it. Administrative changes at the city level often set the pace for how services are delivered across the area. Tax policy and budget allocations are the two factors that most consistently drive the political calendar here.
