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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…

VIDEO: TriStar Daily Publisher Steve Gill on TalkTV London with Peter Cardwell: Iran and NATO analysis

TriStar Daily publisher and international political analyst Steve Gill joined TalkTV to discuss the latest news surrounding the Iran war.

VIDEO: TriStar Daily Publisher Steve Gill Discusses the US Blockade on the Strait of Hormuz

TriStar Daily publisher Steve Gill joined CNN News 18 to discuss the United States' blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.…

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.

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.…

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…

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…

VIDEO: JD Vance’s Role in Peace Negotiations, Iran War Among Topics Covered by TriStar Daily Publisher Steve Gill During Guest Appearance on CNN News 18

TriStar Daily publisher Steve Gill was a guest on CNN News 18 to discuss Vice President JD Vance's role in…

“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…

VIDEO: CNN News 18 India: Steve Gill pregames US-Iran Negotiations

TriStar Daily publisher Steve Gill joined CNN News 18 India to discuss U.S. and Iran negotiations. https://twitter.com/cnnnews18/status/2042598306589650992?s=46

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,…

Can the Iran Ceasefire Hold? TriStar Daily Pubisher Steve Gill Discusses with Asharq TV Dubai

TriStar Daily publisher and international political strategist Steve Gil joined Asharq TV Dubai to discuss the latest news regarding Iran's…

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…

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…

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…

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…

VIDEO: Steve Gill Discusses Trump’s Iran War Strategy and His Critics with News 18

TriStar Daily publisher Steve Gill joined CNN News 18 to discuss the latest news regarding President Trump's negotations with Iran.…

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.…

Keep Your Hand on the Plow: An Easter Reflection

In the spring of 1987, as the earth awakened around us, I walked beside my grandfather, Charles Green—a man whose…

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…

VIDEO: TriStar Daily Publisher Steve Gill Discusses Iran with Guy Shone, NewsHour Azerbaijan

TriStar Daily publisher Steve Gill was a guest on NewsHour Azerbaijan to discuss the Iran War with Guy Shone.

Music Spotlight: Stefanie Joyce

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

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…

Political News

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…

POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Can Rose Move The Numbers Against Blackburn? Bona Fide Battles Continue!

One of the biggest questions running through Republican circles across the state is when, and if, Congressman John Rose will…

The Gill Report: Trump, the National Guard and Memphis Crime Decline

On this edition of the Gill Report, TriStar Daily publisher and political strategist Steve Gill covers President Trump's visit to…

Political Notebook: Ballot Battles Move to the GOP State Executive Committee

WHO MAKES THE CUT? While 40 potential Republican candidates were notified by letter from State Chair Scott Golden that they…

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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

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…

University of Tennessee Earns Gold Ranking as Military Friendly School

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has been awarded a Gold ranking as a Military Friendly School by the organization Military Friendly in…

Fatal School Bus Crash involving a Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS) Bus

A tragic accident involving a Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS) bus occurred on Friday, March 27, 2026, resulting in at…

Memphis-Shelby County Schools: A Crossroads of Control and Accountability

The future of Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS), the largest school district in Tennessee, hangs in the balance as discussions of…

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Entertainment News

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.

Country Radio Seminar 2026

CRS 2026 closes after three days of star-powered performances and insightful sessions.

Aubrie Sellers Releases’ Attachment Theory’ Album

With Aubrie Sellers' 3rd solo album, Attachment Theory, she invites listeners into her world, sharing personal insights and perspectives about relationships…

Steve Earle Announces World Tour

The legendary Steve Earle has announced his 70+ dates world tour, Fifty-One Years of Songs and Stories, which kicked off…

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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

Immigration and Schools

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

Opinion: When Government Changes the Rules, Tennessee Families Pay the Price

By Raquel Mitchell, Deputy Director, Moms for America Action, Guest Columnist Imagine finding out your child needs medication, only to realize…

Egypt, Pakistan, and the Diplomats Who Cannot Afford to Fail

By: Clayton Wood, Contributing Writer Egypt and Pakistan have now emerged as the primary mediators pushing hard for a ceasefire…

Screens: Are We Missing the Point?

Tennessee is poised to pass legislation limiting screen usage in classrooms, and on this issue, there is consensus—no one wants…

Stuck in the Middle

If you have ever driven in Nashville traffic while being tailgated by a pickup truck and passed by a Prius…

Opinion: What Kharg Island Tells Us About Trump’s Iran Strategy

The last 48 hours have provided us with a clear picture of Trump’s strategy for Iran and the broader military…

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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 Knox County, Tennessee Arrests

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

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