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POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Pay to Play Contracts for New I-24 Toll Road? And Ducks ‘Flock’ Together?

When a state contracting process looks like a duck, walks like a duck and quacks like a duck it’s reasonable…

Peyton Manning Honors Four New Scholarship Recipients at University of Tennessee

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Pro Football Hall of Famer and University of Tennessee alumnus Peyton Manning returned to Knoxville on Aug.…

The Cat in the Hat Trend Goes Viral

The Cat in the Hat, with his whimsical, mischievous charm, has been hijacked for something far more sinister, and it’s…

Nashville Tourism Generated Record $11.6 Billion in Visitor Spending in 2025

Here’s a more neutral, news-style rewrite for TriStarDaily.com, with the promotional language tightened and the economic figures moved higher in…

Knox County’s Recent Arrests – Sept. 2026

Below are law enforcement-published jail mugshots of recent arrests in Knox County, Tennessee. All suspects are considered innocent until proven…

UT Sports Provide a Billion Dollar Boost to the Economy

A newly released study found that the University of Tennessee athletic department generates more than $1 billion in economic activity…

Carney Is Cutting Off Canada’s Nose to Spite Its Face

I was genuinely excited a few weeks ago. Word was that the United States and Canada were closing in on…

Authority Is Entrusted, Not Owned

Schools depend on authority. Boards govern. Administrators manage. Principals lead. Teachers teach. Students are expected to respect the adults responsible…

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee Backs Plan to Rename Nashville International Airport for Dolly Parton

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Nashville International Airport®, also known as BNA®, announced plans to name BNA in honor of Dolly…

Music Spotlight: Bronwyn

Award-winning fiddle player Bronwyn has opened a new chapter in her career, songwriting, as her 3rd studio album, ‘Rattlin’ Bones,’…

Accountability Is Not an Accusation

Speaker of the House Cameron Sexton has confirmed on This Week with Bob Mueller that a possible state-level audit of Metro Nashville…

A Budget Crisis in Smith County is a Warning for Tennessee

What is unfolding in Smith County, Tennessee, regarding its education budget crisis may soon be mirrored in other communities across…

There’s a Better Path to Housing Affordability

By Walter Banks, Jr. Throughout Knox County, families are feeling the squeeze of rising costs of living. Groceries, housing, and…

Dolly Parton, Tennessee’s Brightest Star, Dies at Age 80

NASHVILLE, TN – Global icon and humanitarian Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and…

Political Notebook: Coloring Outside the Lines

One of the more bizarre political promotional items popped up this week in the Tennessee Governor’s race as proponents of…

Discipline Should Be About Behavior, Not Race

On August 18, 2026, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued new guidance on student discipline…

Tennessee Football Coach Josh Heupel Discusses Faizon Brandon’s Role as Vols’ New Starting Quarterback to Open Season

The University of Tennessee Volunteers’ head football coach Josh Heupel held a press conference to discuss his decision regarding Faizon…

On Fox 17’s ‘Nashville in Focus’, Steve Gill Discusses Legality of Potential Appointment by Blackburn

A Democrat hasn’t won statewide election here since former Nashville Mayor Phil Bredesen won a second term as governor in…

On TalkTv London, Steve Gill Discusses TikTok, Trump and Tariffs

TriStar Daily publisher Steve Gill joined TalkTV London to Discuss TikTok, Trump and Tariffs. https://youtu.be/HJbEK32w1Bc?si=5tI6ocqX7PkpQ5Vk

No One Should Walk Alone

I hate cancer. It killed my grandmother. I have never had cancer myself, and for that I am deeply grateful.…

Tennessee’s Answer To Bad Voucher Test Scores? Stop Testing!

Tennessee lawmakers have long proclaimed that accountability is the cornerstone of education policy. Test the students. Grade the schools A–F.…

Kelly Lang Releases New Album, ‘Jealous Green Eyes’

Acclaimed singer-songwriter, producer, and author Kelly Lang is celebrating the release of her new album, Jealous Green Eyes, a must-hear…

E-Rate: Don’t Disconnect Tennessee’s Future

On June 25, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission voted 2–1 to launch a “top-to-bottom” review of the E-Rate program, the…

Political News

POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Pay to Play Contracts for New I-24 Toll Road? And Ducks ‘Flock’ Together?

When a state contracting process looks like a duck, walks like a duck and quacks like a duck it’s reasonable…

A Budget Crisis in Smith County is a Warning for Tennessee

What is unfolding in Smith County, Tennessee, regarding its education budget crisis may soon be mirrored in other communities across…

Political Notebook: Coloring Outside the Lines

One of the more bizarre political promotional items popped up this week in the Tennessee Governor’s race as proponents of…

On Fox 17’s ‘Nashville in Focus’, Steve Gill Discusses Legality of Potential Appointment by Blackburn

A Democrat hasn’t won statewide election here since former Nashville Mayor Phil Bredesen won a second term as governor in…

On TalkTv London, Steve Gill Discusses TikTok, Trump and Tariffs

TriStar Daily publisher Steve Gill joined TalkTV London to Discuss TikTok, Trump and Tariffs. https://youtu.be/HJbEK32w1Bc?si=5tI6ocqX7PkpQ5Vk

POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: SHOULD WE TRUST THE POLLS; AND WHICH ONES!?!?

Polling released by the Marsha Blackburn campaign a week before the August 6 primary date showed Blackburn with a 17-point…

Will David Hatley Deploy the Spencer Pratt Treatment on Marsha?

Following the successful primary campaign of Senator Marsha Blackburn for Governor attention quickly turned to the November 3 general election.…

What to Look for When Hiring a School Superintendent

When hiring a school superintendent, clarity is non-negotiable. This isn’t about popularity or political maneuvering; it’s about finding a leader…

Blackburn Announces Intent to Appoint Successor Senator Once She Is Governor

Senator Marsha Blackburn, fresh off her GOP Primary victory and headed towards what appears to be a win in November…

Red Flags for Tennessee Republicans Heading Towards November

Should a conspicuous lack of enthusiasm among many Tennessee Republicans during primary season raise alarm bells for the GOP? Will…

Video: Voter Fatigue – Can Blackburn Motivate GOP to Vote in November?

TriStar Daily publisher Steve Gill joined the Fox 17 “Nashville in Focus” panel to discuss the upcoming midterm general election…

POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Gubernatorial Primary Review and Rehash

Before we turn our full political attention to the November general election in Tennessee, there are a few remaining aspects…

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Business News

Nashville Tourism Generated Record $11.6 Billion in Visitor Spending in 2025

Here’s a more neutral, news-style rewrite for TriStarDaily.com, with the promotional language tightened and the economic figures moved higher in…

First Horizon Foundation Gives $5 Million to Memphis UT Health Sciences Medical School Expansion

The First Horizon Foundation has committed $5 million to support a major new medical education facility at the University of…

Nashville Zoo-Area Property Officially Purchased by Atlanta-Based Data Center Company

Data centers have become one of the most controversial trends across the nation, and two new ones will be built…

Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel Delays Nashville Opening Until Fall

Dolly Parton’s highly anticipated SongTeller Hotel in downtown Nashville will not open in June as previously expected. The 245-room hotel,…

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Education News

Peyton Manning Honors Four New Scholarship Recipients at University of Tennessee

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Pro Football Hall of Famer and University of Tennessee alumnus Peyton Manning returned to Knoxville on Aug.…

Authority Is Entrusted, Not Owned

Schools depend on authority. Boards govern. Administrators manage. Principals lead. Teachers teach. Students are expected to respect the adults responsible…

Accountability Is Not an Accusation

Speaker of the House Cameron Sexton has confirmed on This Week with Bob Mueller that a possible state-level audit of Metro Nashville…

Discipline Should Be About Behavior, Not Race

On August 18, 2026, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued new guidance on student discipline…

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Entertainment News

Music Spotlight: Bronwyn

Award-winning fiddle player Bronwyn has opened a new chapter in her career, songwriting, as her 3rd studio album, ‘Rattlin’ Bones,’…

Kelly Lang Releases New Album, ‘Jealous Green Eyes’

Acclaimed singer-songwriter, producer, and author Kelly Lang is celebrating the release of her new album, Jealous Green Eyes, a must-hear…

Music Spotlight: Braden Hull

North Carolina’s Braden Hull has made a big impact on country music in the few years since moving to Nashville.…

Country Superstar Thomas Rhett Receives Star on Music City Walk of Fame

Diamond-certified superstar Thomas Rhett, whose career has produced 25 Number One hits over the past decade, was inducted into the…

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Opinion / Editorial

Authority Is Entrusted, Not Owned

Schools depend on authority. Boards govern. Administrators manage. Principals lead. Teachers teach. Students are expected to respect the adults responsible…

There’s a Better Path to Housing Affordability

By Walter Banks, Jr. Throughout Knox County, families are feeling the squeeze of rising costs of living. Groceries, housing, and…

Protecting Tennessee’s Children Is Everyone’s Responsibility

Every school year begins with optimism. New backpacks. New shoes. New teachers. Nervous kindergarteners. Excited parents. Yellow school buses returning…