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Blake Farmer

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Spending and controversy heat up Tennessee primaries

Lifestyle & Belief

Did Tennessee’s Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey’s controversial remarks in a video last month affect his chances at the governorship, against his main rival, Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam? WPLN reporter Blake Farmer has the results of yesterday’s primaries.

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Flood waters recede but Nashville still in crisis

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Takeouts: Tennessee floods, the importance of being vigilant

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Language politics in Nashville

Global Politics
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