Daily coverage of North Nashville and the wider Nashville area.
A federal judge in Nashville has ordered ICE to release a man from custody. Court filings show the judge ruled that the government had unlawfully detained him.
October 25, 2026
Attorney Tom Lee has accepted a role advising Metro Council, pending confirmation by the body. Separately, September unemployment fell in Davidson County and every other Tennessee county.
October 23, 2026
Nashville voters will weigh amendments on state property taxes and crime victims’ rights Nov. 3. The tax proposal would leave local property taxes intact, while the victims’ rights measure would broaden participation in criminal proceedings.
October 22, 2026
Chaz Molder and Charlie Hatcher offered different approaches to tariffs and the war in Iran at a Spring Hill congressional forum. Independent Micheál O’Leary also participated as the 5th District race enters its final weeks.
October 22, 2026
Disputes over police license plate readers and proposed Nashville data centers are shaping Tennessee election campaigns. Candidates differ on camera restrictions, local control and whether to halt new data centers statewide.
October 20, 2026
A Nashville council member is calling for a street redesign after nearly 90 crashes. He says wide, open lanes encourage drivers to speed and points to crossings that are not raised.
October 19, 2026
Metro Nashville officials are cracking down on property owners who violate short-term rental laws. The enforcement effort concerns compliance with local rules for operating vacation rentals.
October 18, 2026
Democrat Chaz Molder has released two ads criticizing Republican Charlie Hatcher’s policy positions and public service record. The attacks arrive as early voting begins in Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District race.
October 15, 2026
Tennessee SNAP enrollment fell by more than 86,000 people between July 2025 and August 2026, according to Tennessee Justice Center figures. Candidates for governor and Congress offer competing approaches to food assistance and health coverage.
October 15, 2026
Davidson County recorded 8,393 ballots on the first day of early voting for the Nov. 3 election. Separately, a judge dissolved a protection order against a Fairgrounds racing advocate, and a governor’s candidate faced allegations from a 1998 affidavit.
October 15, 2026
Candidates for governor and Nashville legislative seats disagree over state involvement in immigration enforcement and local policing. The contests follow Tennessee laws expanding required cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
October 14, 2026
Cost of living ranked first in a Nashville Banner community survey ahead of the Nov. 3 election, followed by surveillance and technology. The organization is using the responses to shape candidate questions, issue coverage and voting resources.
October 13, 2026
Nashville voters can review a printed ballot before scanning it, creating a paper record for checking results. Election officials and voter protection organizers are also emphasizing district accuracy, poll monitoring and legal assistance ahead of November.
October 13, 2026
Democrat Mark Proctor and Republican Bill Hancock are seeking to succeed Rep. Caleb Hemmer in Nashville’s closely divided House District 59. Property taxes and Nashville’s relationship with the Republican-led legislature are central issues.
October 13, 2026
Sheriff Daron Hall’s retirement marks a leadership transition for Nashville’s sheriff’s office. A lawsuit involving DC Blox also puts data center development among the city’s public affairs issues.
October 9, 2026
Tennessee voters will decide in November whether judges should be allowed to deny bail for more criminal charges. Supporters say the amendment would prevent violence, while opponents warn it would expand detention without reliably improving safety.
October 9, 2026
Shaundelle Brooks and Eva Angelina Romero are competing for Tennessee House District 60, covering parts of eastern Nashville. Both favor property tax limits, while their public safety priorities and campaign fundraising differ.
October 8, 2026
Davidson County Sheriff Daron Hall has announced his retirement from public service after 24 years. His departure marks a leadership transition for an agency responsible for Nashville's local jail system.
October 7, 2026
Metro Council faces votes Tuesday on proposed right-on-red restrictions and a new small-business grant program. A $544.72 million capital plan and a Rivergate redevelopment hearing are also on the agenda.
October 6, 2026
Frances Edwards, 96, urges fellow residents and staff at Blakeford Senior Life in Green Hills to register and vote. As she prepares for early voting, Davidson County election officials are also preparing to bring ballot access to senior living facilities.
October 3, 2026
The Davidson County Grand Jury has recommended changes intended to strengthen justice-system accountability in child sexual abuse cases. The proposals include a measure called the “Child Protection Clock.”
October 3, 2026
Tennessee prison commissioner Frank Strada has resigned after Christa Pike survived an execution attempt at Nashville’s Riverbend prison. Gov. Bill Lee has suspended executions and ordered an independent review, following a second failed attempt this year.
October 3, 2026
Republican Charlie Hatcher and Democrat Chaz Molder are competing for Tennessee’s redrawn 5th District after Hatcher defeated Rep. Andy Ogles. The district no longer includes Nashville, but South Nashville pub owner Micheál O’Leary is among its independent candidates.
October 2, 2026
Julie Smith is resigning as Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s chief communications officer, with her last day set for Oct. 9. Her departure follows that of another senior official as O’Connell enters the final year of his term.
October 1, 2026
Republican Rep. Matt Van Epps faces Nashville Democrat Darden Copeland in a reshaped 7th Congressional District. The contest pairs Van Epps’ conservative record with Copeland’s appeal to voters dissatisfied with both parties.
October 1, 2026
Southeastern Davidson County is now part of Tennessee’s 4th Congressional District, where Democrat Victoria Broderick again faces Republican Scott DesJarlais. The new boundaries narrow the district’s Republican advantage, but DesJarlais retains a sizable fundraising lead.
September 30, 2026
Nashville Sen. Charlane Oliver has sued Lt. Gov. Randy McNally and two Senate officials over penalties following her redistricting protest. Constituents joining the suit argue the actions also undermined their representation.
September 30, 2026
A fundraising committee supporting Marsha Blackburn’s governor campaign sent donation appeals warning recipients about changes to their supporter status. The campaign confirmed the emails’ authenticity, while Tennessee’s campaign finance bureau said they fall outside its jurisdiction.
September 25, 2026
A federal appeals panel ruled Tennessee’s abortion recruitment provision unconstitutional on First Amendment grounds. Separately, Planned Parenthood sought protection from a state records request, while Nashville posted 3.1% unemployment and welcomed Artville.
September 25, 2026
The Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition is seeking an injunction to stop THP from collaborating with ICE on immigration enforcement. A federal judge heard arguments Tuesday concerning the lawsuit.
September 23, 2026
Nashville council members held a downtown meeting about a proposal to ban right turns on red. The restriction would change when drivers subject to the ban could turn at traffic signals.
September 23, 2026
Independent governor candidates Lauren Pinkston, Misam Abidi and Robert C. Vick have answered a questionnaire on Tennessee policy. They are among 13 independents running against Republican Marsha Blackburn and Democrat Jerri Green.
September 22, 2026
A former Tennessee state employee’s First Amendment lawsuit over social media posts about Charlie Kirk can proceed. Separately, Nashville’s DA has a growing digital evidence team, and Sen. Charlane Oliver proposes banning corporate election spending.
September 22, 2026
A TargetSmart Communications poll puts Democrat Jerri Green within single digits of Republican Marsha Blackburn in Tennessee’s governor’s race. The Nashville Banner reports that a PAC with a history of donating to Green’s campaign funded the survey.
September 18, 2026