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Political Notebook: CVS Drug War Comes to an End; Legislative Wrap-Up Looms

The Tennessee legislators hope to wrap up business sometime late Friday. So there is a mad dash to pass or…

When Expansion Outpaces Clarity: Tennessee’s Latest Voucher Amendment

In public policy, design matters. Not just what a law says, but what it allows, assumes, and sets in motion.…

Population Shifts in Tennessee Reveal Winners and Losers

Tennessee has been among the most popular relocation destinations in the country in the past five years, and a new…

Tennessee House Passes Bill Requiring Driver Tests in English Only; Awaits Senate Approval

Despite objections from those in the pro-illegal-business and advocacy communities, House Republicans have given final approval to a measure that…

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…

Music Spotlight: Christopher Wzye and the Tellers

If old-style blues are your thing, then Christopher Wyze & The Tellers are your new favorite band, as they bring…

The Tennessee State Budget: When $30 Billion Meets Nearly $60 Billion and Everyone Loses Perspective

There is something about large numbers that makes people lose all contact with reality, much like when someone at a…

Political Notebook: Show Me the Money

The first quarter 2026 federal fundraising reports at now in and the gap between the haves, who raised serious money…

Video: On Nashville in Focus’, Steve Gill Discusses Lower Voter Turnout During Early Voting in City & County Primaries

TriStar Daily Publisher Steve Gill joined the panel on Fox 17’s “Nashville in Focus”, to discuss lowervoter turnout during early…

Tennessee Political Notebook: Naming Names

With all of the issues facing Tennessee: extending summer food programs for kids, cleaning up the mess at DCS, broken…

Special Education is a Moral Imperative for Tennessee

In American education, special education too often receives insufficient attention in political discourse. This oversight is troubling because it affects…

Music Spotlight Artist Belles Collaborates with Dolly Parton for ‘Son of Jolene’ Release

I have interviewed hundreds of singer-songwriters, including Kelli Belles, and if you ask them who the one person they would like…

Biden-Era Naturalized Citizen Accused in Brutal Killing of DHS Employee Lauren Bullis

A Department of Homeland Security (DHS) employee was killed in a series of violent attacks in the Atlanta area earlier…

Diane Weathers Announces Candidacy for Wilson County Commission, District 16

Wilson County commissioner Diane Weathers has announced she is running for reelection in the May 5th Republican Primary for Wilson County Commission, District…

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine to Headline the 2026 Asness Summit on Modern Conflict and Emerging Threats

The Vanderbilt University Institute of National Security is honored to announce General Dan Caine, the 22nd Chairman of the Joint…

Start a Kettle, Not a Fight: How One Nashville Mom is Transforming Suburban Neighborhoods

As the 2026 election cycle approaches and the last days are more evident than ever, a divide is widening in…

Why You’re Paying More at the Gas Pump Right Now

Pull up to the pump today and you might see a price that feels like a lie. We produce a…

Alien Disclosure Coming? Rep. Burchett Calls on Trump to Release Everything in U.S. Extraterrestrial Files

Tennessee Congressman Tim Burchett says the American people would be “up at night worrying” if they knew what he’s been…

Music Spotlight: Stefanie Joyce

Several years in the making, Stefanie Joyce has released her latest album, Violent Delights, a record that openly explores her…

Political News

Political Notebook: Tennessee Voucher Expansion Narrowly Slips Toward Senate Approval

The bill (HB 2532) to expand vouchers from 20,000 students to 35,000 secured passage in the House late Monday by…

Political Notebook: Voucher Plan Expansion Rolled Back Slighly

One of Governor Bill Lee’s top priorities this legislative session was his desire to double the number of those receiving…

Political Notebook: Democrat Molder Rakes In Another $600K in 5th District Congressional Race

Democrat Mayor of Columbia, Tenn., Chaz Molder continues to build his war chest for his highly anticipated Fall faceoff with incumbent Republican Congressman…

John Rose Makes News on Todd Starnes Show – Calls for 3 Person GOP Debate in Tennessee Governor’s Race

Congressman John Rose (TN 6) appeared in the studio with Todd Starnes in Memphis on Wednesday, speaking to Todd’s 132…

POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Ferrell Haile-Mary Bid For Lt. Governor?

With Lt. Governor Randy McNally’s decision to not seek reelection this year, thereby vacating his position as Senate Speaker/Lt Governor,…

Tennessee Political Notebook: A Mixed Month for Marsha

Despite some positive polls being released and shared by Senator Marsha Blackburn’s gubernatorial campaign team this week,  Marsha (Marsha, Marsha) suffered…

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Business News

Puroast Patent for Coffee Roasting to Produce Low Acid Coffee Poised to Revolutionize the Coffee Industry

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

West Tennessee Blue Oval Operation Laying Off 150 As They Phase Out Operations

About 150 employees at BlueOval SK in Stanton, Tennessee are being laid off, the company confirmed Friday.The layoffs are the…

Historic Nashville Broadway Venue Acme May Close Thanks to Massive Property Tax Increase

Famed Nashville restaurant entrepreneur Tom Morales, who helped preserve the Loveless Cafe, the historic downtown Woolworth building, and the iconic…

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…

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Education News

Tennessee Takes a Step Forward on Student Attendance

By any honest measure, the student attendance crisis is no longer a quiet concern—it is a challenge in public education.…

University of Tennessee Earns Top Graduate School Rankings, Led by Nuclear Engineering and Supply Chain Programs

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee, Knoxville continues to rank among the nation’s top graduate institutions, with multiple programs…

Reform Theater of Public Education

Spend enough time around public schools in Tennessee, and you notice a peculiar kind of déjà vu. The names change.…

Major Findings from Memphis-Shelby County Schools Forensic Audit Raise Concerns

The interim report on the forensic audit of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) has unveiled significant governance and financial management…

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Entertainment News

Marcus and Levi Hummon Team Up for an Acoustic Cover of “Bless The Broken Road”

Grammy-winning songwriter and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee Marcus Hummon teams up with his son, singer-songwriter Levi Hummon, for…

Music Spotlight: Alex Miller

Country singer, Alex Miler, has released his sophomore album, More Country Than You, via Billy Jam Records.

Music Spotlight: Tenille Townes

An artist I have long wanted to interview is Canadian country songstress Tenille Townes. Her debut album, The Lemonade Stand, arrived…

A Nashville Evening with Robert Plant and the Saving Grace Band

On March 25, Robert Plant and his Saving Grace band performed an intimate show at Nashville’s Riverside Revival.

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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

Special Education is a Moral Imperative for Tennessee

In American education, special education too often receives insufficient attention in political discourse. This oversight is troubling because it affects…

Opinion: Defund the UN for This if Notihing Else

The United Nations just nominated the Islamic Republic of Iran to its Committee for Program and Coordination, a body that…

“There Is No Gray Area Here”

There are moments in public life when ambiguity deserves patience—when a poorly chosen phrase or an awkward interaction should be…

Your Digital Life is Your Real Life

The line between online and offline has blurred. The way we scroll, post, react, and connect shapes our relationships, confidence,…

OP-ED: The People Telling You What a War Crime Is Cannot Be Trusted

There is a pattern emerging that is too important to ignore.The same people who justified, participated in, or cheered military…

Immigration and Schools

Tennessee lawmakers are correct: good policy begins with good data. But in the debate over HB 793/SB 836, the issue…

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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

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,…

Gillespie Scores 21 to Help Tennessee Advance to Sweet 16 with 79-72 Win Over Virginia

The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team is headed back to the Sweet 16. The sixth-seeded Volunteers knocked off third-seeded…

Tennessee Vols Advance to 2nd Round After Dominant Win Against Miami-Ohio

The Tennessee Volunteers men's basketball opened their NCAA Tournament run with an emphatic statement, rolling past Miami (Ohio) RedHawks men's…

Is Tennessee’s New Sports Frontier a Game Changer or Just a Game?

In a move that could make even the most seasoned Tennessee high school sports fans raise an eyebrow, the state…

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