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3 of 4 candidates for governor clash in Murfreesboro

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 06:19:22 -0500

The Memphis Safe Task Force, book bans and the two-party system were among the issues Jerri Green, Lauren Pinkston and David Hatley discussed in the forum by the Tennessee Press Association and Middle Tennessee State University.

Brent Taylor acknowledges sending nude photos

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:17:52 -0500

Brent Taylor and Justin J. Pearson each responded to the Nashville Scene’s Tuesday, Oct. 27, story.

County Clerk's Office tweaks hours

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:11:37 -0500

Meanwhile, the Clerk’s Office continues to close in-person vehicle registrations and renewals one day a month to deal with a backlog and for staff training.

County Commission stays in MSCS-takeover lawsuit

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:24:15 -0500

The Shelby County Board of Commissioners also delayed action on two ordinances dealing with data centers and appointed two new judicial commissioners.

Last day to register to vote on Nov. 3 ballot is Monday

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:59:01 -0500

The general elections for three newly drawn congressional districts that divide Shelby County are expected to be a potent draw on the Nov. 3 ballot along with a tightening race for governor.

Trump adds Tennessee stop to midterm campaign blitz

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:58:19 -0500

The visit would come as Republicans try to flip the state’s last Democratic-held U.S. House seat under a new map that splits Memphis into three districts.

Kuhn says Kustoff is vulnerable in reelection bid

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:57:25 -0500

Heidi Kuhn, 8th Congressional District Democratic nominee, discusses her challenge of Republican incumbent David Kustoff on ‘Behind The Headlines.’

Turning Memphis red dominates Trump's Clarksville stop

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:56:32 -0500

Also in the political roundup, Tennessee’s GOP chairman talks about midterm trends, Justin J. Pearson’s ban letter goes public before he gets a copy and breaking ground for the new OUTMemphis center comes with culture war impact.

Here's what to know about ballot amendments

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:55:05 -0500

Voters statewide will consider three constitutional amendments, while Memphis voters face three additional charter questions. House districts 84 and 93 also have unusual races.

Turbulent political season arrives at last election of 2026

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:54:30 -0500

Normally sleepy congressional races have become the center of attention.

With midterms approaching, Task Force is focus for both sides of the aisle

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:52:50 -0500

With early voting underway in Shelby County, federal officials touted the Memphis Safe Task Force while Democratic congressional nominees vowed to scrutinize the operation.

Cohen, NAACP address voting machine problems in separate events

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:47:44 -0500

As concerns about Tennessee voting machines have gone viral in recent days, U.S. Congressman Steve Cohen and other local Democratic leaders urged Memphians to vote — and check their ballots.

Early voter turnout trails 2018 pace

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:47:04 -0500

Early voting through Saturday in Shelby County is approximately 11,000 off the 2018 pace of early voting for the same midterm election cycle.

County Commission to consider an exit from lawsuit over state's schools takeover

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 20:53:39 -0500

The proposal to exit the lawsuit over the state takeover of MSCS’ elected board didn’t have enough votes in committee last week. The commission also votes on a new data center moratorium in the unincorporated county.

Cohen gives 'Yellow Dog' endorsement of Pearson as Election Day nears

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 04:00:02 -0500

Also in the political roundup, Jerri Green votes early, Marsha Blackburn returns to the culture wars, Molder and Hatcher share a stage in Spring Hill and Mayor Paul Young touts violence intervention without the Task Force.

How the City Council voted on data centers

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:00:01 -0500

Memphis City Council voted on a pair of data center moratorium proposals on Tuesday.

Spending in MSCS-takeover suit nears county's limit

Ltestino@dailymemphian.com (Laura Testino) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 04:00:03 -0500

A Shelby County Board of Commissioners decision to continue funding the litigation could coincide with a major milestone in the Chancery Court case.

City Council votes down indefinite data center pause

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:47:53 -0500

The Memphis City Council approved a move toward developing land-use standards and regulations for new data centers that comes with a 135-day moratorium.

City Council asks ICE, National Guard to leave Memphis

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:43:32 -0500

The nonbinding resolution approved at a tense and standing-room-only council session is similar to a resolution the council voted down in September 2025.

Data center moratorium returns to City Council with new security measures

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:42:44 -0500

Five ordinances and a resolution — all on data centers — top the Tuesday council agenda including a call for a moratorium on new data centers.