Editor of the Tennessee Journal. Co-author of “Welcome to Capitol Hill: 50 Years of Scandal in Tennessee Politics.” Get in touch at: eschelzig@stateaffairs.com.
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May 29
Spotted in downtown Nashville. These bachelorette parties are getting out of hand.
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May 18
Shouldn't need VAR to confirm that whatever he was doing there was not, in fact, a shotgun.
May 17
Sam Sarver scored a stoppage-time game-winning goal for FC Dallas last night at San Jose. Beer cans were thrown onto the field and Sarver grabbed one off the ground and shotgunned it.
IMMEDIATE MLS heritage.
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May 11
Here's a curiosity from the new congressional maps. A seemingly unpopulated Sumner County island across from Nashville stays in the 6th District, while much of the rest of the county goes into the 7th. What gives?
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May 7
In what will presumably be among his final acts as Senate speaker, Randy McNally instructs members to "mill about smartly" while awaiting bills from the House. A #TNLeg classic.
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May 5
With House and Senate at remap impasse, Tennessee Republicans seek White House decision on preferred course. pro.stateaffairs.com/tn/elec…
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⭐ The Tennessee Journal/State Affairs has won an Azbee Silver Regional Award in the All Content – Government Coverage category!
✨ Huge congratulations to @AndySher1, @julia_r_baker, and @schelzig for their outstanding work!
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Apr 24
Rep. Aftyn Behn captures the mood of the General Assembly right about now: "We all want to get out of here and drink."
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Apr 23
The House has just called a recess until 4:30 p.m. Sine die feels very far away.
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Apr 23
We've reached the point in the session when the cheers of defiance for the naming of conference committees has transitioned to quiet groans.
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Apr 22
In a rarity, Speaker @CSexton25 turned off Knoxville Republican Rep. Jason Zachary’s mic after things got heated on the House floor.
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Apr 22
Just now on the House floor: "Shame on you! Shame on all of you!" I think that's close enough.
Apr 21
I just need a “Have you no shame?” for my legislative BINGO!
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Apr 21
I just need a “Have you no shame?” for my legislative BINGO!
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Apr 22
I've played softball in Nitro. This is terrifying.
Apr 22
Breaking News: Two people died and more than 30 needed medical treatment after a chemical accident in West Virginia. nyti.ms/42jWyG2
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Apr 21
Go ahead and cross the "solution in search of a problem" trope off your end-of-session bingo list.
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Apr 21
We've reached the point in the session when lawmakers try to lecture reporters about how they should cover their bills.
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Apr 16
Rep. Kevin Vaughan moves to end debate on a bill recognizing the U.S. Space Force as a branch of the armed forces. After the bill passes, House Speaker Sexton tells sponsor Rep. Michael Langford: “May the force be with you.”
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Apr 15
Happy “Headless Body In Topless Bar” Day, if you're observing it...
43 years ago today, April 15, 1983, the legendary NY Post managing editor, the late Vincent A. Musetto wrote the greatest headline of all time…
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Apr 16
Sen. Adam Lowe is now listing the alleged fallacies in his opponents' arguments. He better stop before Tu Quoque, or he may have hand in his politician card.
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Apr 16
Update, he's shifted from listing fallacies to calling arguments against his bill "absolutely asinine."
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