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Dickson Rep. Jody Barrett Announces His Campaign for Tennessee House Re-Election

State Representative Jody Barrett has announced he is running for re-election to represent Tennessee House District 69, pledging to continue…

I Will Try Again Tomorrow

I talk about education a lot. It has been my life’s work for over forty years. If I had to…

Minnesota’s Quality “Learing” Center Finally Fixes Sign, But the Bigger Questions Remain

By: Scottie Hughes, Contributing Writer After weeks of national mockery and conservative outrage, the infamous misspelled sign outside the Quality…

Democrat Challenger to GOP Hamilton County Mayor Wamp Announces Campaign

Republican Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp still faces no primary challenger for his reelection, but a Democrat has stepped up…

Trump Resubmits Lee Beaman for Vacant TVA Board Spot

President Donald Trump has sent Nashville businessman and longtime GOP donor Lee Beaman’s name back to the U.S. Senate as…

Buckle Up! Tennessee Gasoline Prices Among the Lowest in the Country

Gas prices dropped six cents over last week, making Tennessee the ninth cheapest market in the United States, according to…

Tennessee Political Notebook: Legislature Kicks Off a New Year

BARRETT GETS THE BOOT. Rep. Jody Barrett has been a very vocal critic of GOP House leadership. Tuesday, the Speaker…

Trump Envoy Morgan Ortagus Reportedly Leaves Jewish Husband for Christian Lebanese Banking Tycoon

One of Donald Trump's most trusted female diplomats has reportedly split from her husband and started a new romance with…

John Rose Makes it Official As He Picks Up Petition for Governor

6th District Republican Congressman John Rose notched a milestone in his bid to become the next Governor of Tennessee on…

VIDEO: TriStar Daily Publisher Steve Gill on NewsMax 2’s Todd Starnes’ Show Talking Golden Globes, Limbaugh

TriStar Daily publisher Steve Gill joined the Todd Starnes' Show on NewsMax 2 to discuss the Golden Globes, Limbaugh and…

Percentage of American Voters Identifying as Independent Hits Record-High in Gallup History

A record 45% of American adults now identify as political independents. According to Gallup polling, the percentage of Americans identifying…

Tennessee AG Skrmetti Secures Settlement with Metropolis Parking to Stop Deceptive Practices

Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced on January 12 a settlement with Metropolis Technologies, Inc. (Metropolis), ending a years-long investigation…

Rep. Aftyn Behn Seeking Re-Election; No Rematch with Van Epps

Liberal Democrat State Rep. Aftyn Behn has announced her plans for the 2026 election year. After losing her race to…

Tennessee Political Notebook: Election Year 2026 Kicking Off with a Bang

HOW FAST WILL THE REVOLVING DOOR SPIN? Candidates for everything from Governor to Senate to Congress and legislative seats (half…

Columbia City Council Approves Massive Water Rate Hike of Up to 150% for New Infrastructure

Last week Columbia’s City Council approved controversial water rate hikes of up to 20% per year, up to a maximum…

Police Use of Force: A Framework for Thinking Clearly

By: Clayton Wood, Contributing Writer I want to write carefully about police violence, accountability, and how these issues are discussed…

VIDEO: TriStar Daily Publisher Steve Gill talking X and Greenland with Alex Phillips on TalkTV London

TriStar Daily Publisher Steve Gill was a guest on Alex Phillips' TalkTV London show to discuss Elon Musk's decision to…

Metro Nashville Police Dept Traffic Stop of Speaker Sexton’s Security Detail Leaves Many Unanswered Questions

A “tense” confrontation between a Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) officer and the security detail for Tennessee House Speaker Cameron…

Steve Gill on Azjerbijan TV talking Trump and Greenland

Political News

Tennessee Congressman Tim Burchett Becomes New House DOGE Subcommittee Chair

Congressman Tim Burchett, a Knoxville Republican, has been named Chair of the House Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency after…

Somali Day Care Fraud May Just Be the Fraud Appetizer for 2026

As we are just baby steps into 2026, the biggest stories of the year (sorry, Maduro) surround the massive fraud…

Chris Hughes Launches Campaign for Sumner County State House Seat

Conservative leader, Army veteran, and lifelong community advocate Chris Hughes today announced his candidacy in the GOP Primary for State…

Former GOP State Representative Robin Smith Re-Sentenced to Probation Rather than Prison

Former Chattanooga-area lawmaker Robin Smith will not serve the eight-month prison term she was scheduled to begin on Monday. Smith’s…

Gabe Howard Launches Campaign for Maury County Mayor

District 8 Maury County Commissioner, businessman and Marine veteran Gabe Howard has announced his candidacy for Mayor of Maury County.…

Are Governor Bill Lee’s Commissioners Looking to Carry-Over Into Next Administration?

Who will stay and who will go? Historically, Tennessee governors have seen a mass exodus of cabinet officials and senior…

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Business News

X Marks The Spot: Will Elon’s X Replace The Mainstream Media For Live Coverage?

Foreign leaders who observed the planning, precision and expertise of the U.S. military operation that successfully and cleanly penetrated Venezuelan…

Tennessee Can Secure America’s High-Tech Future by Welcoming Data Centers

By Sardar Khan, Opinion Contributor Tennessee is standing at a defining moment in its economic journey. In Memphis and across…

Big News For Smith County: 6.6 Billion Investment In Tennessee Includes Gordonsville Site

Smith County Mayor Jeff Mason and Gordonsville Mayor John Potts have announced a historic economic development win as they welcome…

Kroger to Close Nashville Distribution Center

Kroger has announced that it will permanently close its fulfillment center on Polk Avenue in Nashville, Tennessee — a move…

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Education News

UT Honored as a 2026 Best Place for Working Parents

Below is an official statement from the University of Tennessee - Knoxville regarding the university's recent top ranking as a…

Balancing School Choice and Accountability

The brave new world of K-12 education, where school choice options like education savings accounts, vouchers, and charter schools are…

Tennessee’s Education Savings Account Program OREA Report Highlights Growth, Challenges, and Recommendations for Improvement

The Comptroller’s Office of Research and Education Accountability (OREA) has released its evaluation of Tennessee's Education Savings Account (ESA) program,…

Austin Peay Reinstates Liberal Theatre Professor Fired For Social Media Comment About Charlie Kirk Murder

Tennessee taxpayers wrongly assume that the out-of-control woke liberal propaganda dispensed as “teaching” on college campuses in the elite Ivy…

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Entertainment News

Three Days with Elvis

My wife, Bethany, is an entertainment writer.  It affords me an occasional opportunity to explore a hobby of taking pictures…

Elvis 91st Birthday Celebration 

Thousands of fans from around the world flocked to Memphis for the annual Elvis Birthday Proclamation Ceremony, celebrating the legendary…

Rock Band ‘Heart’ Going Strong in 2026

Heart continues their Royal Flush tour in 2026, playing in select cities throughout the Midwest and Southeast.

Music Spotlight: Joe Hermes

Joe Hermes' music hits that perfect sweet spot between classic rock and traditional country music. He is a seasoned entertainer…

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Illegal Immigration News

Tennessee’s Somalian Dilemma: Balancing Immigration and Safety

In a deeply unsettling incident that unfolded in South Nashville in August 2025, a woman tragically lost her life following…

Report:  Illegal Immigrants Received Nearly $200 Million in Federal Grant Money

This article originally appeared on FloridaDaily.com Since 2021, nearly $200 million in federal healthcare-related grants have been distributed to benefit…

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Opinion / Editorial

The End of an Era in Venezuela and the Return of Hope

By: Clayton Wood, Contributing Writer In the last twenty four hours, the United States removed Nicolas Maduro from power in…

OPINION: College Football Already Went Pro. It’s Time We Stop Pretending Otherwise

By: Clayton Wood, Contributing Writer College football crossed the Rubicon the moment NIL became the primary driver of roster construction.…

The Spirit of Fresh Beginnings

As we eagerly step into the exciting unknown of 2026, it’s worth taking a moment to reflect on the old…

Opinion: It’s Time for US Taxpayers to Defund the United Nations

The United States pays more than any other nation to fund the United Nations. Roughly twenty two percent of the…

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Crime News

Blount County Recent Arrests

Below is a gallery of recent jail mugshots from the Blount County, Tennessee Sheriff's Office. All Suspects are considered innocent…

Recent Bradley County, TN Arrests

Below are recent jail mugshots from arrests in Bradley County, Tennessee. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in…

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Sports News

VFL Basketballer Hank Bertelkamp Passes Away

Hank Bertelkamp, a three-year letter winner for the University of Tennessee men's basketball team, passed away peacefully Friday morning at…

Tennessee Football Recruiting Update: Christmas in Helmets

By: Clayton Wood, contributing sports writer This week through Friday, the early signing period opens and Tennessee is set to…

A Season for the Record Books and for Life

By: Contributing Writer Don Bufalini This wasn’t just a season. It was a masterclass in what happens when talent meets…

Tennessee is the Eye of the Storm: How Josh Heupel Built Stability While College Football Swirls in Destruction

Opinion by Contributing Writer Clayton Wood Inside the Swamp in Gainesville in a rare night game in mid November, something…

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Scary Tennessee Stories: Buster Duggan- Evil in the Conasauga Valley

Scary Tennesssee: Haunted Big Frog Mountain

Scary Tennessee Stories: Shadows of the Past

Scary Tennessee Stories – Cecilia: Lost in Time

Scary Tennessee Stories: Murder in the Mountains

Scary Tennessee Stories: The Legend of Tall Betsy

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