Williamson Scene sister publication the Nashville Scene published a three-part cover package this week examining the three congressional districts that meet in Nashville. Ahead of a special election for the 7th Congressional District in the coming months, the stories discuss how the districts were drawn and how the dilution of the Democratic stronghold in the state has actually worked for Republicans. Read the details about the District 7 race and more below.

Gerrymandering Works: How We Got Here — and Where Is ‘Here’?

Taking a tour of the area where Nashville’s three gerrymandered congressional districts meet

Gerrymandering Works: Nashville’s Diluted Political Power

History and data show that gerrymandering has worked, delivering easy victories for Republicans

Gerrymandering Works: The 7th Congressional District Race

The race to replace U.S. Rep. Mark Green is crowded — and early voting in the primary begins Sept. 17

Cover of the Sept. 11, 2025 Nashville Scene showing Districts 5, 6 and 7 as gerrymandered