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A UT Study Shows the Costs of Gun Deaths in Tennessee are $4.5 Billion Annually. 

A recent study completed by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research and the nonpartisan…

John Rose for Governor White County Tour Stop Cyndi Miller State Executive Committee District 27

Steve Gill and Diane Canada Break Down Politics 101: The inside Scoop

Get a behind-the-vault look at how politics REALLY works as Diane Canada and Steve Gill spill the tea today.

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,…

Cyndi Miller Seeks Re-Election to Continue Strengthening the Tennessee Republican Party

Cyndi Miller, State Executive Committee (SEC) Woman for District 27, which includes Williamson County, has announced she is running for…

Bluff City Education Blues

There was a time when the people of Memphis believed their public schools could not possibly become any more complicated.…

Shocking Survey Data Reveals 12 million Young Americans Have Sold Possessions to Fund Gambling Addictions

New data reveals the alarming financial behavior of America's 18-34 gambling generation, raised entirely in the era of the legal…

Vanderbilt’s Latest (Fake) Political Poll

Vanderbilt University’s latest political poll just proved — once again — why their political science department is simply not credible.…

Who Signs the Deal?: The Math That Could End Two Wars

I. THE SOUTHERN STRIKES AND WHAT THEY TELL US Let me start with what happened Monday, because it matters more…

Former State Senator Mae Beavers Endorses John Rose for Tennessee Governor

Former State Senator and State House member Mae Beavers has endorsed 6th District Republican Congressman John Rose for Governor. “I…

The Debt We Remember on Memorial Day

Memorial Day is not just another long weekend to celebrate. For families who have lost loved ones who sacrificed their…

Bergmann Launches New Website for 9th District GOP Primary

Perennial Memphis candidate Charlotte Bergman, who has run repeatedly and unsuccessfully for the old 9th Congressional District against Steve Cohen,…

Music Spotlight: Jordan Rainer

NBC’s The Voice’s Jordan Rainer has released her debut album, The Outlaw Revival, which was fully funded through fan presales.…

Political Notebook: Fritts Touts Plan to Temporarily Suspend Tennessee Portion of Gas Tax

MONTY “DAY LATE AND DOLLAR SHORT” FRITTS. State Representative Monty Fritts, who is running for governor, just announced a new…

Knox County GOP Officials Fighting in Group Chat Over Recent Local Elections, Read ‘Em and Weep!

One of the byproducts of Republican domination in an increasingly red state like Tennessee is the growing trend of Republicans…

Data Center Could Be Built Next to Nashville Zoo

An Atlanta-based data center developer is seeking permits for a project next to the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere, adding a…

A Profession at the Breaking Point: Why Tennessee Is Right to Rethink Teacher Licensure

Public policy debates sometimes reveal something deeper than regulatory language or bureaucratic procedure. The proposed revisions to teacher licensure policy…

Another Questionable Vanderbilt University Poll is Making the Rounds

With a consistent 11+ point error rate, it is amazing that anyone gives the Vanderbilt poll any shred of credibility.…

Nashville To Host Its First Super Bowl In 2030 At New Nissan Stadium

Nashville will host the Super Bowl for the first time in 2030, when Super Bowl LXIV is played at the…

John Rose Launches Second Statewide Ad Campaign in Race for Governor

John Rose, a conservative, successful businessman, and current Congressman has launched the second in a series of his ads for…

Nate Bargatze Reveals First Rendering Of $350M Nashville Theme Park

Nashville native and comedian Nate Bargatze has revealed the first rendering for his proposed $350 million Nashville-area theme park, a…

The Map Is the Message: How the 2030 Census And More Are Building a Republican Lock on Political Power

What I am interested in is describing, as accurately as I can, the structural trajectory of American political power over…

Courts Uphold New Congressional Map In Tennessee

Legal challenges have been raised, considered, and rejected by the courts, clearing a path for Tennessee's new congressional map to…

Video: On TalkTV London with Alex Philips, Steve Gill Discusses Protests in England

TriStar Daily publisher Steve Gill joined Alex Philips on TalkTV London to discuss protests in England.

Video: Steve Gill Joins the Todd Starnes Show to Discuss the NAACP’s Major Controversy

TriStar Daily Publisher Steve Gill was a guest on the Todd Starnes Show to discuss a controversy involving the NAACP.

Speaker Cameron Sexton Removes Democrats From All Standing Committees

Speaker Cameron Sexton removed House Democrats from all standing committees after they acted in violation of House rules in the…

Political Notebook: Let The Political Silly Season Begin!

In an era when social media clicks so often seem to be the goal of some candidates, rather than electoral…

Political Notebook: Another One Bites The Dust; Molder Doubles Down

Just one day after former Nashville Mayor Megan Barry ended her campaign for Congress, another Democrat heads to the sidelines.…

Music Spotlight: Braxton Keith

With his newest record, Real Damn Deal, Braxton Keith proves there’s no such thing as too much fiddle or pedal…

The Importance of Education to State Representative Monty Fritts

In the Governor’s race, State Representative Monty Fritts emphasizes the importance of education through his personal story. He underscores his…

Congressman John Rose’s Vision for Education in Tennessee

Congressman John Rose envisions a future for education in Tennessee grounded in conservative values and a belief in every student's…

Education will be a Top Priority for Senator Marsha Blackburn as Governor

During my interview with Senator Marsha Blackburn, it was clear she is passionate about education, and if she becomes Tennessee’s…

Education and the Next Governor of Tennessee

I interviewed the top candidates for Tennessee's next governor. Other candidates were invited, but only three accepted. Each was thoughtful,…

Political News

Todd Warner Drops New Ad in 9th District Congressional Race

Republican State Representative Todd Warner has dropped his first video ad in his bid for Congress in the new 9th…

On Fox 17’s ‘Nashville in Focus’, TriStar Daily Publisher Steve Gill Analyzes the Battle for the New 9th Congressional Disrict

TriStar Daily Publisher Steve Gill joined Fox 17's 'Nashville in Focus' show to discuss the closely-contested newly drawn 9th Congressional…

Political Notebook: Hokey Pokey- Who’s In and Who’s Out in Congressional Races

BARRY BOWS OUT. Former Nashville Mayor Megan Barry, who resigned in disgrace following revelations of financial and sexual improprieties and pleaded…

Federal Judge Blocks Democrats’ Restraining Order Seeking to Stop Tennessee Redistricting

A federal judge on Thursday denied a motion by several Tennessee Democrats for a temporary restraining order and injunction in…

Justin Pearson Launches Campaign in New 9h District with Ad Highlighting Klan and Bull Connor

State Representative Justin Pearson has kicked off his campaign for Congress in the newly mapped 9th District that runs from…

Let ‘Er Rip! Over A Dozen Candidates Seeking The New Ninth Congressional District Seat

A long list of Democrats, Republicans and Independents are giving indications that they plan to run for Congress in the…

Republican Representative Warner Kicks Off Congressional Race in Tennessee’s 9th District

Conservative Republican Tennessee State Representative Todd Warner has officially announced his campaign for the United States Congress in Tennessee's newly redrawn…

Political Notebook: Running the Numbers in Tennessee

NINTH MOVES FROM +23 D TO PLUS +10R. Some national political commentators, and a few Republican activists in Tennessee, are…

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Business News

Memphis Home Prices Drop Nearly 13% As More Listings Hit The Market

The Memphis housing market saw one of the steepest price declines among the nation’s largest metro areas in April, according…

Low Acid Roasting Patent Granted to Puroast Coffee Brand

The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted Puroast Coffee Company, Inc. a System and Method Patent for their…

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Education News

A Look at Tennessee’s Actual Student Spending and Results

By State Rep. Mark White, guest opinion For decades, Americans have been told that student success rises and falls based…

Federal Education Debate Continues

The Trump administration’s FY 2027 education budget proposal sends a clear message: Washington seeks less control, fewer programs, and a…

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Entertainment News

Music Spotlight: Jordan Rainer

NBC’s The Voice’s Jordan Rainer has released her debut album, The Outlaw Revival, which was fully funded through fan presales.…

Ashley Anne Releases Generational Heartbreak EP

As one of country music's most buzzed-about voices, Ashley Anne dropped her new EP, Generational Heartbreak, an introspective collection that…

Clint Black Releases Memoir, ‘Killin’ Time: My Life and Music’

On May 19, Clint Black’s memoir Killin’ Time: My Life and Music will be available for purchase. Additionally, he and…

Fender Celebrates 75 Years Of The Telecaster At The Ryman

In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Telecaster® guitar, Fender turned to Nashville, the heart of country music and home…

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Illegal Immigration News

Media Avoids Coverage of Loyola Student Murdered by Illegal Immigrant in Chicago

Viewers of CNN and MS NOW are being kept in the dark about the illegal immigrant accused of murdering 18-year-old…

Colombian ‘Journalist’ Illegal Alien In Nashville Who Overstayed 14 Day Tourist Visa Contesting Deportation

Estefany Rodriguez-Florez, a reporter for Nashville Noticias who frequently utilized her platform to criticize ICE and promote illegal immigrants, has…

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Opinion / Editorial

Are Neighbors Talking More or Less with Each Other These Days?

A new survey by the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) shows that at one time, most local residents conversed with their fellow neighbors,…

Is Gen Z Becoming Lazier, or ‘Working Smarter, Not Harder’?

Generation Z includes people born between 1997 and 2012. As of this year, they are approximately 14 to 29 years…

Have We Learned from History?

There are moments in history when a state or nation seems to stand at a crossroads, and the air itself…

No Room for Anti-Semitism in K-12 Education

The National Education Association has spent years positioning itself as the moral authority on public education. It claims to stand…

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Crime News

Recent Knox County, Tennessee Arrests – April 2026 Update

Below are recent arrest mugshots from Knox County, Tennessee. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.

Recent Arrests in Madison County Tennessee

Below are recent arrest mugshots from Madison County, Tennessee, during the first week of April 2026. All suspects are considered…

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Sports News

Rick Barnes is Building a Final Four Roster at UT… And He Isn’t Done

Rick Barnes has already assembled one of the best rosters in Tennessee basketball history and the portal has not even…

Tennessee Basketball Advances to Elite 8

Nobody in Chicago tonight had a better individual performance relative to expectations than Bishop Boswell. He was assigned to Momcilovic,…

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