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Political Notebook: Tennessee Governor’s Race About to Kick Into High Gear as Gloves Come Off

A relatively quiet race to succeed Governor Bill Lee is about to ignite over the next three months, heading to…

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…

Teachers Unions Fuel Liberal Agenda with Out of Control Spending

America’s 2 largest teachers unions have long claimed to champion educators and protect public schools. But two April 2026 reports…

BREAKING: Supreme Court Shuts Down Racial Gerrymandering, Tennessee State Rep. Garrett Calls for Special Session

In a hugely consequential ruling on the Voting Rights Act (VRA), the U.S. Supreme Court held in a 6-3 decision that drawing congressional…

Starbucks To Open Temporary Office In Asurion Building As It Builds East U.S. HQ In Nashville

Starbucks is moving forward with plans to establish its eastern U.S. headquarters in downtown Nashville, leasing 250,000 square feet at…

University of Memphis Joins Regional Universities to Launch Mid-South AI Research Consortium

The University of Memphis has partnered with the University of Arkansas, the University of Mississippi, and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center to establish a…

Chattanooga-Based Echelon Fitness To Pay $2.1 Million To Settle Federal False Claims Allegations

KNOXVILLE — Echelon Fitness Multimedia, LLC has agreed to pay at least $2.1 million to resolve allegations it violated the…

Video: TriStar Daily Publisher Steve Gill Joins TRT World Istanbul to Discuss Attack at Correspondents Dinner , Trump’s Response

VIDEO: The Gill Report: Democrat State Rep. Gloria Johnson’s Bad Math on Tennessee Education

TriStar Daily publisher Steve Gill provides an update on Tennessee's voucher funding numbers, including the bad math of Democrat State…

Video: Shooting at Correspondents Dinner Among Topics Discussed with Steve Gill on TalkTV

TriStar Daily publisher Steve Gill was a guest on Alex Phillips’ show on Talk TV London. During his segment, Gill…

Video: TalkTV London talking King visit to DC, Falkland Islands and Firing Squads

TriStar Daily publisher Steve Gill joined TalkTV London to discuss the latest headlines. https://www.youtube.com/live/yXKea-0xN5Q?t=7512&si=w-kAtFgycV2mzoeV

Music Spotlight: 2 Lane Summer

2 Lane Summer has released their debut album, Flawless, an uplifting record for those who love to be in love.

Tennessee State Representative G.A Hardaway Passes Away

Goffrey A. “G. A.” Hardaway Sr., a dedicated public servant and representative in the Tennessee House of Representatives, passed away…

VIDEO: The Gill Report – Gov. Bill Lee Goes Nuclear for Tennessee Families

In this edition of the Gill Report, TriStar Daily publisher Steve Gill discusses Tennessee Governor Bill Lee's pushback against pride…

The Gill Report: Recapping Tennessee’s State Budget

TriStar Daily publisher Steve Gill reports the final numbers on Tennessee's state budget, including raises for Tennessee's teachers.

VIDEO: TriStar Daily Publisher Steve Gill Discusses Voucher Expansion Conseuqences, Starbucks’ Moving to Nashville and More with Host Diane Canada

TriStar Daily publisher Steve Gill was a guest on Diane Canada's "Lady Up, America!" vlog. Gill discussed headlines impacting Tennessee…

Tennessee Changes ESA Accountability Standards Without Expanding Program Access

The recent changes to Tennessee's Education Savings Account (ESA) program mark a strategic shift rather than a sweeping expansion, focusing…

Video: Steve Gill on America First with Scottie Hughes

On this episode of America First Scottie Nell Hughes is joined by longtime conservative radio and TV pundits Steve Gill…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Lots of Legislative Action and Many Unanswered Questions

The 114th General Assembly did not sit still on education. Lawmakers advanced a wide slate of policies—expanding school choice, increasing…

Political Notebook: It’s A Wrap, As Legislature Ends Session

SUNS OUT, GUNS OUT. Criminals thinking about committing home burglary or property theft in Tennessee should think carefully about the…

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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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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

University of Memphis Joins Regional Universities to Launch Mid-South AI Research Consortium

The University of Memphis has partnered with the University of Arkansas, the University of Mississippi, and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center to establish a…

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…

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…

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Entertainment News

Music Spotlight: 2 Lane Summer

2 Lane Summer has released their debut album, Flawless, an uplifting record for those who love to be in love.

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…

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.

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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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