Publications

League of Women Voters^®
of Nashville

LWV Nashville VOTER Newsletter

In an effort to provide more timely information to members, the League began publishing a monthly two-page voter in September, 2005. It is distributed at the beginning of each month electronically to members with email addresses and mailed to members without email. Contact our office at LWVNash@gmail.com if you need to update or add your email address to your membership information.
Please click to view current and past editions of the VOTER.

Current Publications

Key Elements of Proposed Health Reform Legislation (as of September 16, 2009), Pat Post, Nashville LWV. Click Here
Focus on Health Reform: Health Care Reform Proposals, September 25, 2009, Kaiser Family Foundation Click Here
Quick Information About Health Care Reform The Nashville League of Women Voters has compiled information regarding current proposals under consideration by the U.S. Congress. It includes a statement of the League's position on health care and a series of fact sheets that condense proposals for change. Click Here
Tennessee Legislative Report
League members receive "Free" the Legislative Report during the state legislative session. The report, compiled weekly by our lobbyist, Stewart Clifton, tracks issues, bills and legislation of common interest among League members. League members may request to receive the report via U.S. mail for $15. To request a mailed version, please mail a $15 check made payable to "League of Women Voters of Tennessee" to the League Office (P.O. Box 158369, Nashville, TN 37215-8369). For non-League members, subscription rates are $15/year for email and $25/year for U.S. mail.
Voting Integrity Study of the Nashville-Davidson County election system was conducted by the LWV Nashville using The League of Women Voters of the United States' publication, Helping America Vote: Safe Guarding the Vote, as the study guide. The study involved direct observation of many aspects of the election process as well as interviews with key election officals. To view the final report please click here
Davidson County Election Commission Report the League of Women Voters of Nashville conducted a Poll Watch Project on Election Day for the November 7, 2006 general election. The primary goal of poll watching is to monitor the conduct of an election to ensure that voters encounter no obstacles to casting their ballot. In addition, the poll watcher has an excellent opportunity to learn about the voting process. To view the final report please click here
LWV Notecards
Support the League by using these colorful cards to keep in touch with colleagues, friends and family. Cards are blank on the inside. A package of 10 cards and envelopes is $7 plus $1.50 shipping & handling. Order yours today by sending a check to League of Women Voters, P.O. Box 158369, Nashville, TN 37215.
Neighborhood Guide to Hosting a Candidate Forum:
Read the 2003, Neighborhood Guide to Hosting A Candidate Forum, produced jointly by the LWV of Nashville, the Nashville Neighborhood Alliance and the Neighborhood Resource Center. Free.
Tennessee Government: How It Works
Published by the LWV of Tennessee in 2002, this 48-page bound booklet includes sections on the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches, How A Bill Becomes a Law, House & Senate seating charts, Local Government, Voter Registration & Elections, and How You Can Make A Difference (suggested activities, tips on lobbying, writing your representatives, etc.). Booklets are $3 each plus postage. Send an email to info@LWVnashville.org or call (615) 297-7134 to order.
Ballots to Shallots: Favorite Recipes from the LWV of Tennessee
Prepare a menu for election night with this delicious cookbook from the LWV of Tennessee. With 244 pages of recipes contributed by League members and celebrities from across Tennessee, you're bound to find a few favorites. There are even a few recipes from Graceland for Elvis' favorite meatloaf and favorite pecan pie. This special bound book is peppered with tidbits of League and Tennessee history, and includes a few recipes for Good Government including "How You Can Make A Difference", "Writing Your Legislators" and more. Nourish your spirit and your stomach! Makes a great gift and supports the LWV of TN! $15 plus postage. Send your order to lwvtn@comcast.net or call (615) 297-7134.
LWV TennCare Reform Discussion - Sept. 14, 2004
To download the "History of TennCare" presentation that was distributed at the LWV TennCare Reform Discussion please click here. To Download a video copy of the TennCare Reform Discussion please click here.