Breaking: Kiffin Makes It Official on X! Headed to LSU
Ole Miss head football coach Lane Kiffin finally ended the drawn out drama and made it official with a post…
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Political Notebook: Did the Taliban Give Thanks to U.S. Taxpayers This Week?
Congressman Tim Burchett continues to point out that the U.S. funds the Taliban with $40 million a week in taxpayer…
Three Thanksgiving Movies to Help You Laugh Through Holiday Chaos
Christmas and Halloween have countless entries for movie ranking lists, but Thanksgiving is overlooked by Hollywood. Despite the lower number,…
Vanderbilt, Encompass Health Plan a $71.9 Million Rehabilitation Hospital in Lebanon
The city of Lebanon, Tennessee, is known as the town where Cracker Barrel launched, but it will soon be known…
Music Spotlight: The Dugger Band
Hailing from East Tennessee, Jordan and Seth Dugger are the powerhouse brother duo behind Dugger Band — a chart-topping act…
Six University of Tennessee Professors Named Among World’s Most Highly Cited Researchers
Based on information from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville Six faculty members from the University of Tennessee - Knoxville, have…
‘The World’s Fair Mayor’ Former Knoxville Mayor Randy Tyree Has Died
Former Knoxville Mayor Randy Tyree, who led during the 1982 World's Fair and ran for Tennessee Governor, has passed away,…
Aftyn Behn’s ‘I Hate this City’ Remark Draws Fire, Examined on Fox 17’s Nashville in Focus
TriStar Daily editor and publisher Steve Gill joined Fox 17's 'Nashville in Focus' to discuss the political fallout of Democratic…
Tennessee Political Notebook: Final Stretch in 7th District Special Election
Look for the final days in the special election for Congress in the 7th district to resemble the last laps…
Finding Meaning in the Simple Lessons of Life
Birthdays mean many different things to people. For me, it is a time to reflect on the life I've lived…
Club for Growth Ad Hits ‘Radical’ Aftyn Behn in 7th District Special Election
Club For Growth (CFG) is airing a new attack ad against Democrat Aftyn Behn in the Tennessee 7th Congressional District…
459 Schools Across Tennessee Earned Reward School Designation
The Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) officially announced the designations for schools and districts for the 2024-25 academic year. This…
VIDEO: Steve Gill Discusses Latest Developments in Tennessee’s Special Election in Congressional District 7
TriStar Daily editor and publisher Steve Gill was a guest on Diana Canada's Lady Up America podcast. Gill analyzed the…
University of Tennessee Requests Dismissal of Queer Anthropology Professor Lawsuit
KNOXVILLE - The University of Tennessee (UT) is asking a federal judge to dismiss a request by an assistant professor…
Political News
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Gary Humble Exits State Senate Race Against Jack Johnson
Since narrowly losing his campaign for the state senate to Jack Johnson four years ago, Gary Humble has essentially continued…
Tennessee Political Notebook: GOP Finally Dives Into the 7th District Special Election, Feagins Fired Up; Burkhart Replacement Timeline Set
TENNESSEE GOP MAILS IT IN. Mailboxes in the seventh congressional district were already filling up quickly before the Tennessee Republican…
Sen. Blackburn Blasts Shelby County Mayor Harris for ‘Putting Criminals First’
Sen. Marsha Blackburn told KWAM News Radio in Memphis that Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and Democrats should put Memphis…
John Rose Hits the Mailboxes as the Governor’s Race Heats Up
In the last week, Congressman John Rose has become much more aggressive in his campaign for Governor against Senator Marsha…
Tennessee Political Notebook: Out-of-State Money and Influencers Pouring Into 7th District Election
As the special election in the seventh congressional district races to a conclusion on Dec. 2, out-of-state guests and money…
Rep. Ogles Appointed Chairman of House Homeland Cybersecurity Subcommittee
By: TriStar Daily Newswire Congressman Andy Ogles (TN-05) has been appointed as Chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on…
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Business News
White House Says October Jobs Data May Never Be Released Due To Democrats Shutdown
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Wednesday that the October jobs report and inflation data will likely not be…
‘Complete loss’: Fire Consumes Historic Donoho Hotel in Red Boiling Springs
The historic Donoho Hotel in Middle Tennessee was completely destroyed after a fire burned it to the ground on Tuesday…
BREAKING: Nashville Could Get a Trump Hotel
President Donald Trump has expressed interest in developing a luxury hotel in Nashville. According to a report from Nashville Business…
Report: Buckle Up for the Coming Boom Next Year, Knoxville!
Knoxville needs to be ready for a big influx of new residents as the next “it” city, according to a…
Education News
Parents Challenge Tennessee’s Statewide Voucher Program
In a significant legal move, ten parents and taxpayers from Tennessee have filed a lawsuit in Davidson County Chancery Court…
Trump Administration Continues Moves to Dismantle U.S. Department of Education
The Trump administration has begun significant efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, but full abolition requires congressional action…
Violent Students in Education
Usually, educators are the ones who are asking for help with unruly children who are out of control in the…
Respect Is Essential for Fixing the Teacher Shortage
In a world where we often hear about the "teacher shortage," it’s time to ask ourselves: What exactly does that…
Entertainment News
Music Spotlight: Cody Hibbard
Cody Hibbard is a country music singer from Adair, Oklahoma. He is one of the 12 contestants on this season…
Winners at the 59th Annual Country Music Awards – CMA
Here are the winners from the 59th Annual CMA Awards, held Nov. 19 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, hosted by…
Save the Music Foundation Honors Lee Ann Womack, Cameo Carlson, and Old Dominion
Nashville's 6th Annual "Hometown to Hometown" event, sponsored by Save the Music, honors Old Dominion, Lee Ann Womack, and mtheory's…
Comedian Nate Bargatze Planning Nashville Area Theme Park
A Tennessee native who has emerged as one of the world's most popular comedians is seeking potential investors to develop…
Illegal Immigration News
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…
Matt Van Epps Already Focused on Aftyn Behn Bragging About Interfering with ICE Agents
Matt Van Epps’ congressional campaign in the special election for the 7th District has wasted no time turning its attention…
Opinion / Editorial
Fractures of the Moment
We are a nation with open wounds, shouting, and losing sight of respect and kindness. Without a shared sense of…
Opinion: Standing Up for Tennessee Farmers: Addressing Monopolies in the Beef Industry
By: Jon Henry, Opinion Contributor On November 7th, President Donald J. Trump directed the Department of Justice to investigate monopolistic…
Opinion: Winter Arrives So Some Climate Scientists Say Gulf Stream Could Collapse And Begin A New Ice Age
At some point, legitimate scientists will need to conduct a study to determine which is a more serious medical condition:…
Opinion: Hendersonville Mayor Playing Politics with Short-Term Rental Law
By Jeremy Durham, Opinion Contributor Whether you personally support or oppose short-term rentals (STRs) one principle should unite us all:…
Crime News
Recent Arrests in Knox County, Tennessee
See recent jail mugshots from Knox County, Tennessee (Where the city of Knoxville is located). Inmate photos are public information…
Recent Arrests in Knoxville, Tennessee
See recent arrests in Knoxville, Tennessee. The images and information presented here are sourced directly from public records made available…
Sports News
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…
Boo Carter Gets the Boot from University of Tennessee’s Football Team
Former Chattanooga top recruit Boo Carter has seen his role gradually decrease throughout 2025 after a stellar freshman season for…
Vols Rise in AP Poll Despite Bye Week
Although they didn’t play this week, Tennessee ascended two spots in the AP Top 25 Poll rankings, thanks to a…
Vandy Offense Looked Dandy as Commodores Won in Overtime vs Auburn
Quarteraback Diego Pavia threw a 4-yard pass to Cole Spence in overtime as No. 15 Vanderbilt rallied from a 10-point…
