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Portrait of Emily Cochrane

I am a reporter for The New York Times based in Nashville, where I cover the American South.

What I Cover

My region of coverage includes Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Mississippi, Louisiana, the Carolinas and Tennessee. My work includes anything from writing about the latest natural or man-made disaster, to figuring out the impact of the policies passed by state legislatures, and exploring the music, food and cultural trends of each state. I am especially interested in how national issues — inflation, the cost of housing and groceries, federal investments in infrastructure, climate technology and education — are playing out in these states.

My Background

Previously, I covered Congress, focusing on government spending, such as pandemic aid, the 2021 infrastructure law, and the Inflation Reduction Act. I also reported from the Capitol during the riot on Jan. 6, 2021, coverage that was named a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. I have written dozens of stories about congressional elections and major policy and political debates.

I was born and raised in Miami, and graduated from the University of Florida. I now live in Nashville with my two cats, Hercules and Yuzu, and keep tabs on whatever Broadway musical is coming to town.

Journalistic Ethics

Times journalists are committed to upholding the standards of integrity outlined in our Ethical Journalism Handbook. Above all, it is important to be fair, accurate and empathetic in my coverage. I want my stories to reflect the voices and perspectives of the people who live here, and to reflect the broad diversity of this region. I don’t participate in political or legislative causes, and I don’t make political donations. I always identify myself to people I cover as a reporter for The Times.

Contact Me

Send me story ideas and thoughts about our coverage of the South here. (You can also use NYT Tips for anonymity.)

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  1. TimesVideo
    What to Know About the Verdict in the Tyre Nichols Case
    Three former Memphis police officers were found guilty on Thursday of federal witness tampering charges in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man. They were acquitted of the more serious charge of violating his civil rights by causing his death. Emily Cochrane, a New York Times reporter who covers the American South, explains.
    By Emily Cochrane, Nikolay Nikolov, Laura Salaberry and Rebecca Suner

  2. When the North Carolina Mountains Become Hurricane Alley
    Most of the deaths from Hurricane Helene occurred far from Florida, where the storm first made landfall. Experts say alerts and evacuation orders need to target inland residents too.
    By Jenna Russell, Emily Cochrane, Edgar Sandoval and Mark Barrett