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The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Burchett faces rising challenge from Barnett in congressional race
Victor Ashe also writes about new Knox County party chairs and a surprisingly competitive race for Tennessee governor. Plus, notable birthdays!
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Nashville Tennessean
Historic Tennessee governor's race puts women at center stage
For the first time in Tennessee’s 230-year history, voters are poised to elect a woman to lead the Volunteer State.
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Nashville Tennessean
Data centers become a new political battleground in Tennessee
As opposition grows, AI companies are spending heavily on campaigns and lobbying as data centers reshape Tennessee politics.
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The Commercial Appeal
Elections are almost here in Memphis, Shelby County. Key dates, races
Early voting will run from Oct. 14-29. You can also request an absentee ballot, if you meet certain qualifications, through Oct. 15.
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The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Governor candidates won't rehire corrections commissioner after botched execution
Democratic nominee Jerri Green called for Commissioner Frank Strada's resignation, while the other three candidates said they wouldn't keep him.
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The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Tennessee Senate District 5 and 7 voter's guide: Meet the candidates
Knox County voters who live in two different Tennessee Senate districts have a choice in the Nov. 3 election. Hear from them in their own words.
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The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Tennessee House midterm election voter's guide: Meet the candidates
Every Tennessee House race is up for election in the midterms. Here's who's vying for your vote on Nov. 3!
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Nashville Tennessean
Christa Pike unconscious, burned and intubated, new court filing shows
Christa Pike survived after the Tennessee Department of Correction attempted to execute her on Sept. 30 using pentobarbital.
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The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Registering Tennessee college students to vote is only half the battle
Early voting is next for Vols Vote as University of Tennessee at Knoxville students weigh deadlines, absentee ballots and Election Day plans.
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Nashville Tennessean
TN GOP leaders support electric chair, new execution drugs
Tennessee Republicans are calling for new execution methods after the failed execution of Christa Pike. Independents and Democrats are calling for oversight.
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Nashville Tennessean
Christa Pike execution failure renews scrutiny of TDOC chief Frank Strada
Christa Pike’s failed execution is renewing scrutiny of TDOC chief Frank Strada’s record overseeing prisons in Arizona.
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The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Tennessee election 2026 voting dates, times and info to know by Nov. 3
The deadline to register to vote in Tennessee is coming up fast. Midterms voters will choose the next governor, senator and congresspeople and more.
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