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Fincher Wins in Northwest Tennessee

By Chad Lampe

Dresden, TN – Tennessee's 8th District US Congressional seat turned from blue to red last night. Political newcomer Stephen Fincher handily beat democrat Roy Herron of Dresden for the post. Fincher replaces longtime Blue Dog Democrat John Tanner, who is retiring.

Matt Markgraf joined the WKMS team as a student in January 2007. He's served in a variety of roles over the years: as News Director March 2016-September 2019 and previously as the New Media & Promotions Coordinator beginning in 2011. Prior to that, he was a graduate and undergraduate assistant. He is currently the host of the international music show Imported on Sunday nights at 10 p.m.