AltWeeklies Wire
'40 Days and 40 Nights'new
In Nashville's mayoral race, Bob Clement compares himself to Jesus while Karl Dean plays rope-a-dope.
Nashville Scene |
Liz Garrigan and Jeff Woods |
08-17-2007 |
Politics
Big Mo in Nashville's Mayoral Racenew
As Bob Clement falters, Karl Dean rises on strength of TV ads.
Nashville Scene |
Jeff Woods |
07-27-2007 |
Politics
Liberal Candidate Does About-face on Illegal Immigrationnew
With a TV ad that began airing this week, David Briley has become the first mayoral candidate to play to the angry anti-immigration crowd in Nashville.
Nashville Scene |
Jeff Woods |
07-20-2007 |
Politics
Election 2007 in Nashvillenew
The mayoral election is only two weeks away -- we wade through the B.S. so you don't have to.
Nashville Scene |
Jeff Woods |
07-20-2007 |
Politics
Mayoral Candidate David Briley Goes for Brokenew
He may put his house on the line to keep campaign afloat. Plus: other news from the race in Nashville.
Nashville Scene |
Jeff Woods |
07-13-2007 |
Politics
(At) Largely Loquacious in Nashvillenew
One at-large Metro Council candidate hopes a wacky theory about the "illegal immigrant invasion" will get him elected.
Nashville Scene |
P.J. Tobia |
07-13-2007 |
Politics
Anybody But Bob Clementnew
Should Karl Dean or David Briley drop out of Nashville's mayoral race to save day the for progressives?
Nashville Scene |
Jeff Woods |
06-22-2007 |
Politics
Mayoral News from Nashvillenew
Candidates promise to "take the urban plunge" at a forum sponsored by the Nashville Homeless Power Project. Plus: snubbing Kenneth Eaton, the end of a campaign gimmick, and the good 'ole stand-and-wave.
Nashville Scene |
Jeff Woods |
06-08-2007 |
Politics
Lack of Clergy Support Could Doom Howard Gentry's Candidacynew
Some of Nashville's black preachers have yet to embrace the only black candidate in the mayoral campaign -- but Gentry insists he will eventually win the full support of the pastors, who will play an important role in turning out black voters for the Aug. 2 election.
Nashville Scene |
Jeff Woods |
05-25-2007 |
Politics
Can Anyone Compete With Bob Clement in TV Ad Wars?new
The former congressman's rivals in Nashville's mayoral campaign are quickly running out of time to raise enough money to wage an effective TV ad campaign.
Nashville Scene |
Jeff Woods |
04-13-2007 |
Politics
Osama bin Coopernew
Nashville congressman James Cooper lands on the terrorist watch list.
Nashville Scene |
Jeff Woods |
03-30-2007 |
Politics
Big Tobacco's Last Gaspnew
Cigarette makers try to snuff out Tennessee tax bill.
Nashville Scene |
Jeff Woods |
03-30-2007 |
Politics
Trust Usnew
Their styles, demographics and charisma couldn't be starker, but the politics of Harold Ford Jr. and Bob Corker aren't that different.
Nashville Scene |
William Dean Hinton |
10-30-2006 |
Politics
The Breadwinnernew
Flush with campaign cash, Democratic hopeful Mary Parker goes for glory in Republican-dominated Williamson County.
Nashville Scene |
William Dean Hinton |
08-31-2006 |
Politics
Frist in Commandnew
Dr. Bill runs the Senate with his eye on the White House, but is that a prescription for failure?
Nashville Scene |
John Spragens |
03-24-2005 |
Politics
