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Corker Leads TN Group Urging ‘Yes’ Vote On Anti-Slavery Amendment
According to the state constitution, slavery is still allowed as punishment for a crime.

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According to the state constitution, slavery is still allowed as punishment for a crime.

Federal officials refused to probe the actions of a U.S. Department of Homeland Security Agent in an April 2018 raid on a slaughterhouse.
At election party, Maury County Mayor Andy Ogles calls for impeachment of Biden.
At election party, Maury County Mayor Andy Ogles calls for impeachment of Biden.
Ogles won race for GOP nomination for 5th Congressional District, while Martin defeated Smiley in Democratic primary for governor's seat.
He will face Democratic state Sen. Heidi Campbell in the November general election for the newly-drawn district.
Despite winning Davidson County with ease, Beth Harwell wouldn’t be able to overcome losses in the other counties.
“If you are always kind and nice to people, they’ll be nice back to you,” said poll worker David Kauffman.
They are leaving retired Brig. Gen. Kurt Winstead in the rear.
Two amendments have been proposed for Chattanooga-Hamilton County.
Memphis citizens will vote on a resolution to extend the current two-term limit to three terms for both the mayor and city council members.
The Metropolitan Council of Nashville and Davidson County approved four amendments in May but each one must now receive voter approval.
One of the allegations: The company dispensed massive doses of the dangerous drugs to children as young as two-years-old.
Nashville Mayor John Cooper “incompetent,” says Tennessee Lt. Gov. Randy McNally.
Interest in becoming a poll watcher in the Volunteer State seems to be on the upswing, anecdotal information indicates.
Memphis-Shelby County School Board races remain nonpartisan, unlike 59 other Tennessee counties, with four seats up for election.
A Republican running for the House District 61 seat in Williamson County wants to invoke the 10th Amendment and rein in federal spending.
The Republican running for the House District 61 seat in Williamson County wants to invoke the 10th Amendment and rein in federal spending.
Lawsuits say Mike Hammond used COVID-19 as an excuse to replace two women over age 60.
Ronnie Presley, 43, of Bethpage in Sumner County, faces up to two years in prison for storming the capitol and fighting with police.