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May 15, 2026

Who’s Running for Congress Now? Plus, 12 South Parking and OHS Questions

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Who’s Running for Congress Now? Plus, 12 South Parking and OHS Questions

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Tennessee’s new congressional maps have cast candidates both old and new into chaos as they navigate new districts. On today’s Friday News Roundup, executive producer Whitney Pastorek and contributor Nicole Williams are talking about who’s pulled petitions to run. Plus, Metro Legal director Wally Dietz has announced his retirement, the Office of Homeless Services had a curious request in their budget proposal, and residents and business owners in 12 South are trying to figure out where to put all the cars. And in our bonus segment Hell Naw: Do we really need 84 more hotels??

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