The Tennessee Supreme Court ruled Friday it won’t expedite an appeal of a ruling against Tennessee’s Republican-drawn Senate maps, meaning the current maps will likely remain in place for the 2024 elections.
The maps were ruled unconstitutional by a Tennessee court November 22.
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Another pro-Palestine rally is scheduled to be held this weekend in downtown Nashville, the organization Nashville Youth for Palestine announced on social media.
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The Nashville Metro Police Department (MNPD) will offer a “Safe Surrender” event this week for people with outstanding warrants to turn themselves in as “a special one-time opportunity toward a second chance.”
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Another pro-Palestine, anti-Israel rally will be held in downtown Nashville this Saturday after the sun goes down, according to the new self-described “abolitionist” group Palestine Hurra Collective Nashville.
The “Shut It Down For Palestine” march will be held at 5:00 p.m. at the Fred D. Thompson U.S. Courthouse and Federal Building in Nashville, according to the group, which said the demonstration will be part of a “global mobilization for Palestine.”
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Another “All Out For Palestine Peace Rally” will be held this upcoming weekend at Centennial Park in Nashville.
The Instagram account @tn4palestine (Tennesseans For Palestine) announced the rally in a post-Tuesday night, urging those planning on attending the demonstration to bring banners, signs, flags, posters, and wear keffiyehs.
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Vanderbilt University has released a video highlighting five efforts it has taken to “increase pedestrian safety on and around campus.”
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Google Trends data analyzed by USA Today shows Tennessee among the worst states for potholes.
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In an in-depth interview on Friday, WTN SuperTalk 99.7 afternoon host Matt Murphy spoke with Tennessee Speaker of the House Cameron Sexton about the shooting and death of Belmont University student Jillian Ludwig. The Tennessee Star conducted a FACT CHECK of Speaker Sexton’s claim in that interview that Shaquille Taylor, the alleged killer of 18-year-old Belmont University Jillian Ludwig, who was shot in the head on Tuesday and died on Thursday, would have been in custody if the Tennessee State Senate had passed legislation in the August Special Session that the House had passed. The Star determined that Sexton’s claim is FALSE. The transcript of that interview and the corresponding FACT CHECKS conducted by The Star can be seen below. ——————- Matt Murphy: So, obviously, we’ve been covering this very difficult story involving the passing of a Belmont University student by the name of Lillian, or Jillian, pardon me, Jillian Ludwig, who died Thursday, yesterday morning after being shot in the head while walking near campus Tuesday. EDITOR’S NOTE: Prior to allegedly shooting Belmont University freshman Jillian Taylor in the head on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, Shaquille Taylor was deemed incompetent to stand trial for aggravated assault with a deadly…
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A pro-Israel demonstration was held in downtown Nashville on Sunday following a pro-Palestine rally that took place the day before.
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The Middle Tennessee Chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) held another “All Out For Palestine Peace Rally” on Saturday at Centennial Park in Nashville.
The rally drew a combined crowd of more than 1,000 as protesters marched along the West End and eventually gathered at the steps of the Parthenon.
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The Middle Tennessee Chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) announced it will hold another “All Out For Palestine Peace Rally” this upcoming weekend at Centennial Park in Nashville.
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Another pro-Palestine, pro-Hamas, anti-Israel rally organized by the Middle Tennessee Chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) took place at Centennial Park in downtown Nashville on Saturday.
The rally marked the fourth straight weekend of pro-Palestine, pro-Hamas, anti-Israel demonstrations in Nashville amid the terrorist group Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel that left over 1,400 Israelis and 32 Americans dead. Middle Tennessee DSA has organized each rally.
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The Middle Tennessee Chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) announced it will hold another pro-Palestine rally this upcoming weekend at Centennial Park in Nashville.
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Tennessee State Senator Heidi Campbell (D-Nashville) joined a crowd of approximately 300 protesters for a pro-Palestine rally organized by the Middle Tennessee Chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) in Nashville on Sunday.
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The Middle Tennessee Chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) plans to hold a third pro-Palestine rally on Sunday in front of the Fred D. Thompson Federal Building and Courthouse in Nashville from 4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
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A rally for Jewish and Christian communities to “come together in unity to stand with Israel” took place at Legislative Plaza in Nashville on Friday following two straight weeks of pro-Palestine rallies.
The rally, which featured special guest speakers, including state representatives, state senators, pastors, rabbis, music artists, and community leaders, was held from 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
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A rally in support of Israel is set to be held this week at Legislative Plaza in Nashville.
The rally, hosted by the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ), will be held from 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. on Friday. The rally will feature special guest speakers including state representatives, senators, pastors, rabbis, music artists, and community leaders.
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Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell released a statement on Friday offering prayers for “anyone with loved ones endangered by the ongoing conflict” in the Middle East, failing to mention and condemn the atrocities committed by the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Israel.
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A solidarity rally held in Nashville to mourn the lives lost in Israel drew a crowd of approximately 700 people, with attendants including Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, Metro Nashville council members, and state lawmakers.
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GRAMMY Award-nominated Thomas Rhett, reigning CMA and ACM Female Vocalist of the Year Lainey Wilson, and Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Lynyrd Skynyrd will headline the live show for Jack Daniel’s New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park this year.
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The Tennessee Titans recently announced an outreach event for individuals and businesses interested in becoming part of the team’s new stadium project is set to take place on Thursday, October 19.
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The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is urging Tennesseans to report and destroy any encountered spotted lanternfly and their eggs after the insect was confirmed to be detected in Davidson County.
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Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell announced on Tuesday updates to his staff one day after being sworn into office during a private ceremony.
Marjorie Pomeroy-Wallace, who ran O’Connell’s campaign as campaign manager, will serve as his chief of staff. Alex Apple, who served as O’Connell’s communications director during the campaign, was also hired to serve as deputy communications director and press secretary in the mayor’s office.
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Freddie O’Connell was sworn in as Nashville’s 10th mayor on Monday at a private ceremony, officially succeeding John Cooper.
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Outgoing Nashville Mayor John Cooper posted a farewell message to his constituents Friday on social media to wrap up the last few hours of his term.
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Freddie O’Connell won the Nashville Mayoral runoff election on Thursday, defeating his Republican opponent Alice Rolli.
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The Davidson County Election Commission has revealed how many votes were cast during early voting for the 2023 Metro Nashville Runoff Election.
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Nashville mayoral candidate Freddie O’Connell has tested positive for COVID-19 along with at least 8 other members of the Metro Council, according to reports.
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Former President Donald Trump was in Nashville on Thursday for a private campaign fundraiser event with Tennessee U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Bill Hagerty (R-TN), according to reports.
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The Metro Nashville Public Health Department recently announced that multiple batches of mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus have been collected across Davidson County.
The widespread virus was detected through the Public Health Department’s Pest Management Division. The division routinely traps mosquitoes at 40 surveillance sites across Nashville and sends them for testing at the Tennessee Department of Health’s lab.
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Nashville mayoral candidates Freddie O’Connell and Alice Rolli have both picked up endorsements in the past week from former candidates in the race that failed to make it to the runoff election, scheduled for Thursday, September 14.
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The City of Nashville has the most generous yard sizes of any of the 50 largest U.S. cities, according to recent research analyzed by online nationwide self-storage search website StorageCafe.
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Transgender woman Olivia Hill garnered enough votes last Thursday to make it to the runoff election in the 2023 Metro Nashville Election.
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Digital marketing expert and creator of the conservative TennVoterGuide.com Craig Huey joins host Michael Patrick Leahy in-studio on Monday’s episode of The Tennessee Star Report to outline who – among the 12 candidates – has a real chance to win the Nashville mayoral election; who is running the smartest campaign; and who is behind the well-financed efforts to push Nashville – and Tennessee – to the far Left.
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Early voting for the 2023 Metro Nashville General Election wrapped up on Saturday as voters in Davidson County are in the process of deciding which candidates will serve as the city’s next mayor, vice mayor, and on the metro council.
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Nashville Electric Services (NES) has announced the opening of three new outdoor self-service kiosks where customers can pay their utility bills from the company.
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As the Nashville mayoral election cycle heats up and early voting has begun, leading Republican candidate Alice Rolli joins The Tennessee Star Report with Michael Patrick Leahy in-studio on Thursday to discuss her campaign up until now and her plans for Music City. TRANSCRIPT Michael Patrick Leahy: 6:06 a.m.; broadcasting live from our studios on Music Row in Nashville, Tennessee; it’s Thursday, July 20th, 2023. We are delighted to welcome to our microphones for the full hour Alice Rolli, who is a candidate for mayor of Nashville-Davidson County. And Alice, the momentum of your campaign is really moving. You know, when you first came in here, I thought, well it’s gonna be hard for a Republican to do well – but you had a particular strategy and your advertisement is on Fox News. You’re doing some advertisement with us here, on this station, and you’re reaching out to the conservatives, and it seems to be doing very well. I saw the recent poll. You’re in third place and rising 20 percent for Freddie O’Connell, 15 percent for Matt Wilshire, 13 percent for you. Of course, margin of error, is about 4 percent. These polls are not exactly done by national…
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Jim Gingrich, the former chief operating officer of AllianceBernstein, announced the suspension of his campaign for Nashville Mayor on Monday.
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Nashville Mayor John Cooper has filed legislation with the Metro Nashville Council to make Nashville Electric Services responsible for furnishing, installing, erecting, and maintaining new LED streetlights throughout Davidson County.
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New polling from Music City Research, a Nashville-based research firm focused on public opinion polling, reports that Freddie O’Connell is leading the Nashville mayoral race with 20 percent of the vote.
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Davidson County Republican Party Chairman Lonnie Spivak joins The Tennessee Star Report with Michael Patrick Leahy in-studio Friday to discuss the nuts-and-bolts of the upcoming elections in Davidson County and Nashville.
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Davidson County Republican Party Chairman Lonnie Spivak joins The Tennessee Star Report with Michael Patrick Leahy in-studio Friday to invite Nashville to the big annual GOP picnic being held at Percy Warner Park.
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Nashville Electric Services (NES) has shared a list of tips on how to stay safe and conserve energy usage during periods of extreme heat.
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Batches of mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus have recently been collected in both Davidson County and Shelby County.
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Nashville Mayoral Candidate Alice Rolli appeared on The Tennessee Star Report Wednesday morning, June 21, on TalkRadio 98.3 and 1510 WLAC.
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Nashville’s Independence Day celebration will be headlined this year by country music artist Brad Paisley, the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp announced in a press release.
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A man from Miami, Florida has been arrested and jailed on two counts of felony theft and one count of misdemeanor theft for his role in stealing cell phones from Nashville tourists.
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A 1 percent increase to Davidson County’s Hotel Occupancy Tax rate will begin next month to begin paying for the approved Tennessee Titans $2.1 billion stadium deal, according to the Metro Nashville Finance Department.
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The organization Community Leaders of America, the home of the national forum of Republican Mayors, City Councilmembers, and County Leaders, recently endorsed Republican mayoral candidate Alice Rolli to be the next mayor of Nashville.
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Eleven candidates running for Nashville mayor discussed a wide range of issues while participating in a debate hosted by FOX 17 News Monday evening.
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