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What to know about Tennessee's special congressional election: candidates, election dates
Middle Tennesseans living in the state's 7th Congressional District can soon expect a special election for the seat vacated by Republican Mark Green, who resigned July 20. Although it has not been officially announced yet, Gov. Bill Lee's office said in a July 10 statement that party primaries are anticipated to be held on Oct. 7, while the general election is expected to occur on Dec. 2. According to voter registration, be it online, by mail, or in person, will close 30 days prior to election day in Tennessee. Voters in the Volunteer State seeking to vote in the primaries can anticipate registration deadlines on Sept. 7. For the general election, Nov. 2 will likely be the deadline. The district stretches as far north as Clarksville and as far south as the Tennessee-Alabama border, fully encompassing Stewart, Montgomery, Robertson, Houston, Dickson, Cheatham, Hickman, Humphreys, Decatur, Perry and Wayne counties while also covering parts of Davidson, Williamson and Benton counties. In 2024, Green won the seat comfortably over Democratic nominee and former Nashville Mayor Megan Barry, cruising to victory by a 21 point margin and earning 69,000 more votes than his opponent. Less than a year later, Tennessee's 7th Congressional District could shape out to be more competitive. Historically, Democrats tend to outperform Republicans in off-year elections. Furthermore, visits to Music City by prominent Democratic party officials have been more frequent in recent months, indicating the party could be paying more attention to the region. In April, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) drew a crowd of more than 1,500 people in North Nashville, while more recently Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minnesota) hosted a town hall in Antioch on July 12 and California Gov. Gavin Newsom spoke at an East Nashtivists community meeting on July 9. Still, the district leans strongly toward the Republican party. According to the 2025 Cook Partisan Voting Index, it scores as R+10, meaning that voters in the area during the 2024 election voted 10 percentage points more for Republicans than the national average. As of July 22, nine candidates had registered as candidates in the race. Republicans running in Tennessee's 7th Congressional District to replace Mark Green Jody Barrett (R-Dickson): Representing District 69 in the state House, Barrett describes himself as 'the most conservative politician in Tennessee.' He cites his perfect score on the John Birch Society's Freedom Index as proof of his right-wing bonafides. Jason Knight (R-Clarksville): Montgomery County Commissioner Knight is an established name in the county along the Tennessee-Kentucky border. He is a U.S. Army reservist holding the rank of major and has previously served on the Clarksville City Council. Stewart Parks (R-Nashville): Parks pleaded guilty in 2022 to disorderly conduct in a restricted building or grounds for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, riots at the U.S. Capitol. He was subsequently pardoned by President Donald Trump when he started his second term earlier this year. Lee Reeves (R-Franklin): Reeves represents District 65 in the Tennessee House of Representatives and has garnered significant support in Williamson County. He has been endorsed by the mayors of all seven cities in the county, and according to a post to his campaign's X account, has raised more than $100,000 so far. Jon Thorp (R-Springfield): Thorp like some of his fellow candidates is a U.S. Army veteran and has also been a pilot for the Metro Nashville Police Department. In his announcement that he is running for Congress posted to LinkedIn, Thorp said he hasn't voted in 24 years. Matt Van Epps (R-Nashville): Epps formerly served as the commissioner of the Tennessee Department of General Services and is a U.S. Army veteran. Given he has been endorsed by both Gov. Bill Lee and Green, Van Epps may be the frontrunner. Democrats running in Tennessee's 7th Congressional District to replace Mark Green Aftyn Behn (D-Nashville): Behn represents District 51 in the state House. Growing up in East Tennessee, she made a name for herself with her surprise election win in 2023 as well as for her protests in the State Capitol following the Covenant School shooting. Vincent Dixie (D-Nashville): Dixie represents District 54 in the state House and has been endorsed by members of the Metro Nashville Council as well as state Rep. Justin J. Pearson, a member of the 'Tennessee Three.' From 2020 through 2022, Dixie was the chair of the House Democratic Caucus. Bo Mitchell (D-Nashville): Born and raised in Dixon County, Mitchell has long been a player in the Volunteer State's Democratic party. He represents District 50 in the Tennessee House of Representatives and has previously served on the Metro Nashville Council. This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: What to know about Tennessee special election to replace Mark Green Solve the daily Crossword
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11-07-2025
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Man barricaded inside Clarksville home with children
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A man has barricaded himself inside a home in Clarksville with his children early Friday morning. Clarksville police established a perimeter around 680 Pat Drive around 2:20 a.m. Neighborhood News: Stories impacting your community | Read More The situation began as domestic-related before the man's spouse was able to safely exit the home, according to police. It is not known how many children are inside the house. Officers are continuing to negotiate with the barricaded man. Residents in the immediate area are asked to remain indoors if possible. Pat Drive is closed to traffic near the scene and will remain closed until the situation is safely resolved. No additional information was immediately released. 📲 Download the News 2 app to stay updated on the go.📧 Sign up for WKRN email alerts to have breaking news sent to your inbox.💻 for Nashville, TN and all of Middle Tennessee. This is a developing story. WKRN News 2 will continue to update this article as new information becomes available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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09-07-2025
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Ex-Nashville Mayor Megan Barry won't run for TN seat US Rep. Mark Green is vacating
Former Nashville Mayor Megan Barry won't run for the congressional seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Mark Green, R-Clarksville, she said in a social media post. Barry, a Democrat who failed to unseat Green in November, took a swipe at the three-term incumbent. "He's a quitter," Barry said in a video posted to Instagram. A Green spokeswoman didn't immediately respond to an email from The Tennessean asking for a response. In February last year, Green, 60, a medical doctor and U.S. Army veteran, announced he wouldn't seek reelection to Congress. President Donald Trump was among the powerful Republicans who urged him to change his mind and run again to help preserve the Republican's razor-thin margin in the U.S. House. Seven months after trouncing Barry in the general election in the GOP-majority 7th Congressional district, 59% to 38%, Green again announced his retirement. In 2018, Barry resigned from the mayor's office after pleading guilty to a felony theft charge related to an affair she'd had with a Metro Police detective who was serving as her bodyguard. This week, Barry said supporters have reached out to urge her to run again for Green's Congressional seat. "I'm really grateful to all the people who have reached out to ask me to run for this," she said in her social media video, "but it's just not the right time for me and my family." In the video, Barry urged supporters to support the eventual Democratic nominee. A special election for the seat, representing rural counties in middle and west Tennessee, as well as Montgomery County and parts of Davidson and Williamson counties, will be held later this year. The Republicans who've announced their running are state Rep. Jody Barrett, R-Dickson, Rep. Jay Reedy, R-Erin, Matt Van Epps, a combat veteran and former Tennessee Department of General Services Commissioner, Montgomery County Commissioner Jason Knight and U.S. Army Officer John Thorp. State Rep. Bo Mitchell from Nashville is the only Democrat in the race so far. Reach Brad Schmitt at brad@ This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Former Nashville Mayor Megan Barry says no to another run at Congress
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08-07-2025
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Clarksville nonprofit prepares team for Texas deployment
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Workers and volunteers at one Clarksville nonprofit were busy Monday as the organization has prepared to deploy a team to assist flood victims in Texas. Even though the flooding is more than 14 hours away from the city, it's a type of devastation the people of Clarksville can sympathize with. VIDEO | Local agencies accepting donations for Texas flood victims 'It looks like Hurricane Helene. It is devastating. We keep hearing that same thing over and over: 'It looks like hurricane Helene,'' said Sherry Nicholson, CEO and Founder of YAIPAK. 'We recently had the floods that were devastating to Farmington and Woodstock. In December of '23, we had that devastating tornado, so we're just always ready to go and offer the help that we can because we know it makes a difference.' Between backup generators, general supplies, and their mobile laundry unit, YAIPAK volunteers prepared to send a team of six to eight people to Texas. As of publication, they're waiting on the go-ahead from officials on the ground before they start making their way. Nicholson hoped to see her team deploy in around 72 hours. Nicholson has personal ties to Texas, including the fact that she opened YAIPAK's second division in Katy, Texas in 2024. 'I was born and raised in Texas. I have a lot of family there and some of them were close to the flooding,' Nicholson said. 'How could we say no when it comes to helping somebody that's dealing with tragedy? That's what makes our community so great — not just in Tennessee or in Texas, but across our nation. [In] a tragedy like this, people are coming together and they're bringing hope and they're making a difference, and that's vital to the success and rebuilding of that community there.' READ MORE | Latest headlines from Clarksville and Montgomery County For anyone looking to help, YAIPAK leaders urge people to check lists released by emergency officials on the ground before buying anything. YAIPAK will also accept or Starlink devices to help with connectivity on their trip. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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07-07-2025
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US Rep. Mark Green will step down July 20. Who could replace him?
U.S. House Rep. Mark Green will step down on July 20, leaving Tennessee's 7th Congressional District seat vacant for a special election later this year. The Republican Congressman, who was first elected in 2018, announced his early retirement in June just months after his reelection. His seat leaves an open field for candidates, with a handful of Republicans and at least one Democrat having announced their official bids. Green had said he would stay on to help pass President Donald Trump's 'big, beautiful bill,' which was signed into law on July 4. In a message posted that day on his Facebook page, the 60-year-old doctor and military veteran from Clarksville said he is shifting to a job in the private sector. Green did not share details, but he said the job would help Americans compete against China in the business sector. '....duty to this nation has defined who I am, but now it's time for me to begin a new chapter,' Green said. Green, who served as chair of the Homeland Security Committee, said he's proud of his committee's work to secure the country's boarders under the Trump Administration and reverse the Biden administration's "boarder disaster." "As a state senator you trusted me to be your voice in Nashville and as congressman you trusted me to be your voice in Washington," he said. "I will always be grateful for the outpouring of love and support for our great state of Tennessee." State political experts have said Democratic candidates would likely face a 'longshot' for Green's seat. His district represents rural counties in middle and west Tennessee, as well as Montgomery County and parts of Davidson and Williamson counties. State Rep. Jody Barrett, R-Dickson, is the latest Republican to announce his bid for Green's seat. Barrett in a July 7 announcement billed himself as a strong Trump supporter and 'Conservative fighter' who has a 'record of taking on both parties.' 'The swamp is the same no matter where you go,' Barrett said in his statement. 'Big government handouts with big government price tags are bipartisan problems.' Other Republican candidates who have officially filed paperwork for Green's seat include Rep. Jay Reedy, R-Erin, Matt Van Epps, a combat veteran and former Tennessee Department of General Services Commissioner, Montgomery County Commissioner Jason Knight and U.S. Army Officer John Thorp. "I'm running for Congress in TN-7 to support President Trump and fight for the America First agenda," Epps said in a June 11 post on X. "It's time to secure the border, protect our values, and put Tennessee first." Knight, who also currently holds a position in the U.S. Army Reserve as a Major, was the first to officially announce his bid for the seat, launching his campaign on June 9. Thorp in a statement said he decided to run after watching the country "drift further into division, dysfunction, and debt." "We don't need more career politicians," he said. "We need Americans willing to step up, tell the truth, and get out of the way when the job is done." On the other side, Rep. Bo Mitchell, D-Nashville, a former Metro Nashville councilman, on July 7 became the first Democrat to toss their hat into the ring. Mitchell in a statement said Tennesseans deserve better than Trump's new bill. 'Now more than ever, Tennessee needs leaders in Congress who will have the courage to fight FOR US, not just cave to political pressure," he said. 'I am disgusted by the passage of this big, ugly bill; it will decimate rural health care and close rural hospitals, rip health coverage away from 290,000 Tennesseans, hurt our economy and kick 778,000 of our people off of SNAP, causing more kids across our state to go hungry—all to give giant tax breaks to the wealthiest Americans." Staff writer Rubin Montoya contributed to this report. This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: GOP, Dem hopefuls vie to replace TN House Rep. Mark Green
