Tennessee
Republican Matt Van Epps defeats Democrat Aftyn Behn in Tennessee special election
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Republican Matt Van Epps won Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District special election, defeating Democrat Aftyn Behn by roughly nine points and narrowing, but not erasing, the GOP’s prior edge in the solidly conservative district. Republican strategists say the outcome underscores the risks they see for Democrats in nominating candidates they describe as too far to the left in competitive races.
A 52-year-old man faces homicide charges in Tennessee after allegedly stealing a Ford F-250 pickup truck and crashing into a woman's sedan, killing her during a police chase. The incident occurred on Murfreesboro Pike in Nashville, sending both vehicles 100 yards into a ditch. Ray Eugene Padgett was arrested following the Friday morning crash.
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Luanne James, director of the Rutherford County Library System in Tennessee, has declared she will not comply with a board decision to move over 100 LGBTQ+ children's books to the adult section. In a letter to the board, she cited First Amendment protections and her ethical duties as a librarian. The board, led by chair Cody York, calls her stance insubordination amid ongoing tensions over book access.
California Governor Gavin Newsom kicked off his nationwide book tour in Nashville, Tennessee, on Saturday night, focusing on his memoir while sharply criticizing President Donald Trump and Republican policies. Moderated by Justin Kanew of the Tennessee Holler, the event drew hundreds of attendees who heard Newsom advocate for economic reforms and oppose voter registration measures. He expressed optimism about Democrats regaining control of the House in the 2026 midterms.
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A Nashville charter school issued a final warning to a first-grade teacher who refused to read an LGBTQ-themed book on same-sex marriage, citing religious objections. The teacher sought accommodation, but school officials denied it and threatened termination. A legal group claims this violates civil rights and state law.
A special election for Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District will be held on December 2 to fill the seat vacated by Republican Rep. Mark Green in July. Republican Matt Van Epps faces Democrat Aftyn Behn in a race that, while taking place in a solidly Republican district, has drawn heavy spending and attention from both parties.
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Tennessee's environmental department has held question-and-answer sessions for residents in Hawkins County regarding ExoticRidge's air pollution permit. These discussions focus on the proposed cryptocurrency mining operation in Bulls Gap. The talks persist even after a local ban on such facilities.
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