Nashville Mayor Megan Barry Takes Surprise Call from President-Elect Donald Trump

The president-elect rang former UN Ambassador Andrew Young who, after talking about John Lewis handed the phone off to Nashville's mayor.

Tennessee Bill Would Allow Open Carry of Handguns Without a Permit

A bill filed this week in the Tennessee legislature would removed the permit requirement for handguns to be carried openly.

Nashville Needs $814M in Sidewalk, Bikeway Spending: Report

A new report on the state of Nashville's sidewalks calls for a "daunting" amount of spending.

Clarksville Republican First to File for 2018 Tennessee Governor's Race

State Sen. Mark Green has hired Donald Trump's state director to run his campaign for governor.

Less Than 4 Years Since Opening, Music City Center Set for $20M Expansion

An addition to the downtown convention will add food and beverage space and a bit more meeting space.

Former Nashville Mayor Karl Dean Will Decide on Gubernatorial Run in Early 2017

Two-term Metro mayor Karl Dean is touring the state and has released a book about Nashville's successes during his tenure.

New Year, New Laws: 29 Changes to Tennessee Law Coming January 1

Stiffer local brews, cheaper handgun permits and other changes coming with the arrival of 2017 in Tennessee.

Forever Trump's, Faithfully: No Surprises Expected from Tennessee's Electors

Don't look for Tennessee's electors to shock the state Monday.

Medical Marijuana: Tennessee Proposal Would Set Limits on Number of Grow Operations, Provide Money to Schools

A Republican-backed proposal to bring medical marijuana to Tennessee is a "conservative proposal," sponsor says.

Metro Council Resolution Pushes for Seat Belts on Nashville School Buses

The Metro Council will vote Tuesday on a resolution calling for new school buses to be seat-belt equipped.

Report: No-Bid Metro Contracts Awarded to Company with Ties to Top Mayoral Advisor

An investigation by The Tennessean shows that the firm employing the son of one of the mayor's top aides gets most of Nashville's bond work.

Tennessee Electors: We're Being 'Harassed'

Tennessee's members of the Electoral College say they have been inundated with emails and calls asking them not to vote for Donald Trump.

Beth Harwell Wins Republican Caucus Nomination For Speaker

Harwell held off a strong challenge to retain the nomination, virtually tantamount to keeping the gavel in January.

Nashville Council, Mayor Try to Allay Post-Election Fears

The council will vote on a resolution declaring Nashville "open and welcoming," while the mayor says Metro Police won't be immigration cops.

AG: Lower Nashville Pot Penalties Won't Fly

In an opinion requested by two Memphis lawmakers, the state attorney-general says Nashville's laxer pot penalties are unconstitutional.

Vanderbilt Students Walk Out, Protest President-elect Donald Trump

Hundreds of VU students walked out of class at 12:30 today, marching down West End and through campus.

Anti-Donald Trump Protest Shuts Down Charlotte Avenue Near Downtown Nashville

The protesters, including students from Fisk University, have marched from Broadway towards West Nashville.

Presidential Election Results For All Tennessee Counties

Below are the presidential election results from the past election, broken down by county and party, including Davidson

How Davidson County Voted For President

Hillary Clinton won strong majorities in much of Metro, but Trump broke through in some frontiers.

5 Election Night Watch Parties in Nashville

Whether you're a democrat, a republican or unaffiliated, no one likes to watch the election alone. Check out these 5 watch parties.

5 Places to Watch the Election in Nashville

Today is the day. Watch the election results with free tacos and craft beer in hand.

Where to Vote in Nashville

Polling locations in Davidson county are open from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Find out where to vote here.

Hot Take: Nashville Mayor Megan Barry Compares Voting Lines to Queuing for Our Famous Hen

Megan Barry tells NewsChannel 5 that waiting to vote is like waiting for hot chicken.

Davidson County Early Voting Numbers Up Over 2012

More than 172,000 people voted early in Metro, but turnout lagged 2008.

Profane Pro-Donald Trump Sign Costs Nashville Gas Station

Shell has canceled a contract with a Lewis Country Store for a controversial sign, putting drivers in a bind; owners threaten lawsuit.

Justin Timberlake Snaps Pic While Voting; Is It Legal?

Pics at polling places are illegal in Tennessee, but the Memphis entertainer might get a pass this time.

Suspected Shooter, Driver Arrested in Nashville Tourist Killing: Police

Nashville Metro Police say discovery of car was key to investigation. A third suspect is still sought in the case.

Nashville Joins Nationwide Discussion To Unsnarl Traffic Jams

Leaders from 16 cities will get together to share ideas, look at next-generation technologies.

Public Meeting on I-65 Corridor Study to Be Held at Nashville Library Tuesday

Residents are encouraged to come and offer feedback on issues like safety, congestion, transit availability and more.

Which County is the Most Democratic in Tennessee?

Even in the most conservative of states, some counties lean toward the blue party. Read more about this study and the methodology used.

Tennessee Republican Party Tells Members to 'Vote Their Conscience'

The state GOP gives its tacit permission for all Republicans to follow the governor and write-in an alternative to Donald Trump.

Second Presidential Debate Draws Lower Ratings in Nashville

Squared off against NFL football, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump pulled in more than 80,000 fewer viewers than in the first debate.

Gov. Bill Haslam Calls on Donald Trump to Step Aside

The governor says if Donald Trump doesn't give way to Mike Pence, he will write-in another Republican.

Teen Arrested in Downtown Stick-Up

A 15-year-old tried to rob a man outside the Public Square garage.

Despite Misgivings of Some, Metro Council All-But-Certain to OK Final Piece of $18M Gulch Bridge Deal

Powerful Budget Committee approves land deal unanimously ahead of the council's key vote Tuesday.

Davidson County Election Results 2016: Incumbents Sweep Back into State Legislature

What's on the ballot, how to find your polling place, some election-law weirdness and more.

Vice Mayor Calls for Council Hearing on Gun Violence

Vice Mayor David Briley asked the police chief and public-health director to talk to the council after the recent uptick in shootings.

Nashville Approves Lower Pot Penalties

Mayor Megan Barry said she will sign the ordinance drastically reducing the penalty for possession of small amounts of marijuana.

Council Gives Final Approval to Google-Backed 'One Touch Make Ready'

AT&T and Comcast express disappointment, while Google cheers; mayor hopes that the inevitable lawsuits aren't protracted.

State Legislature May Halt Road Funding If Nashville Decriminalizes Pot

Cottontown lawmaker threatens to fill a bill to withhold road funds for "pretend marijuana decriminalization."