Tennessee political news

Jason Cole Announces Campaign for Re-Election as La Vergne Mayor

Aug 20, 2026 at 12:37 pm

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS) - La Vergne Mayor Jason Cole announced Thursday (August 20th) that he is seeking re-election to serve another four-year term leading the city. First el.... Read More

Tennessee Primary Election Special: Marsha Blackburn & Murfreesboro Overdose Awareness Day

Aug 06, 2026 at 11:37 am

Tennessee primary election insights and critical community health initiatives take center stage as Senator Marsha Blackburn calls in live from the campaign trail. Blackburn.... Read More

District 9 Map Reaches Rutherford County as Federal Court Rejects Injunction on Thursday

Jul 23, 2026 at 10:22 pm

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS News) - A federal court has denied a request to temporarily block Tennessee’s newly redrawn congressional map, a decision that carries i.... Read More

PODCAST: Transition and Reflections - Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr Discusses Recent Election and the Future of the County

May 28, 2026 at 06:35 am by WGNS News

CLICK PLAY ABOVE to HEAR: In this episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down with outgoing Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr for a candid reflection on his ti.... Read More

UPDATE: Tennessee Revises Congressional Districts, Opens Special Candidate Qualifying Period

May 07, 2026 at 06:28 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee General Assembly has adopted revised congressional district maps and established a special qualifying period for candidates seeking elec.... Read More

Deputy Chief Steve Spence Announces Candidacy for Rutherford County Sheriff

Oct 14, 2025 at 10:28 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro – Deputy Chief Steve Spence has officially announced his candidacy for Rutherford County Sheriff in the Republican Primary. A lifelong public se.... Read More