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POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Show Me The Money – Campaign Finance Reports Edition

BLACKBURN BREAKS THE BANK! U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn raised over $5.5 million in campaign donations for her race for governor,…

Williamson County Mayor Candidate Todd Kaestner Drops Out of Race

On Tuesday, business executive Todd Kaestner announced he will no longer be on the ballot as a candidate for Williamson…

Governor Lee’s Final State of the State

In the culmination of his tenure, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee delivered his eighth and final State of the State address,…

Statement on Governor Bill Lee’s Last State of the State Address by JC Bowman, Professional Educators of Tennessee 

Date: Feb. 2, 2026 Location: House Chamber, State Capitol As we reflect on Governor Bill Lee’s tenure during his final…

Tennessee District Attorneys Release Annual Immigration Report Revealing Violent Crime Stats

In compliance with state law, Tennessee's District Attorneys released their 2025 Immigration Report detailing crime statistics from people "not lawfully…

Beacon Center Poll Shows Blackburn Leading GOP Governor’s Primary By Huge Margin

A new poll released by the Beacon Center of Tennessee shows U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) with a 47 point…

Will Governor Lee’s Final State of the State Include the Ice Storm?

Bill Lee is scheduled to deliver his final state of the state address to a joint session of the Tennessee…

Vanderbilt College Republicans Dispensed Needed Relief Around Nashville on Friday

Vanderbilt College Republicans visited some warming shelters and a few hotels around Nashville on Friday sharing smiles, good will and…

Chris Hughes Demands Accountability from NES Leadership After Ice Storm Leaves Goodlettsville, Hendersonville in the Dark

Chris Hughes, Republican candidate for the Tennessee House of Representatives in District 45, is calling for immediate accountability and a…

Tennessee Winter Storm Fatalities Spike on Friday, with State Confirming 21 Deaths

The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency says it has now confirmed 21 winter storm-related deaths in the state, a jump of…

Ana Cristina Cash Releases ‘The Sunshine State’

Country-pop vocalist Ana Cristina Cash releases her bilingual album, ‘The Sunshine State,’ with a diverse collection of songs that will…

Political Notebook: Freddie “Never Ready” O’Connell Ice Storm Edition

GO BLUE, GET SCREWED. Nashvillians are quickly learning the same lessons that New Yorkers are learning under the Woke leadership…

A Tech-Tastrophe in Our Schools?

In an age where entertainment, information, and connectivity are just a fingertip away, we navigate a digital landscape that looks…

Nashville Electric Services ‘Protect the Tree Canopy’ Policy Contributed to Epic Ice Storm Response Failure

As nearly 100,000 Nashville households depending on NES for power remain powerless in below-freezing conditions, the abject failure of NES…

VIDEO: Steve Gill Discusses the Minnesota ICE Protests On GBTV

TriStar Daily publisher Steve Gill joined GBTV to discuss the latest news regarding ICE protests in Minnesota.

Tennessee Winter Storm Updates

THURS, JAN 28 UPDATE: Gov. Lee Requests Expedited Disaster Declaration for 23 Counties Below is an official statement from the…

Google Classroom: The Go-To Solution for K-12

In the ever-evolving landscape of educational technology, Google Classroom stands out as a robust, comprehensive solution for K12. While emerging…

Tennessee Declares State of Emergency as Major Winter Storm Approaches

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – January 22, 2026 — In response to forecasts of a significant winter storm, Governor Bill Lee has…

Political News

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee Will Deliver Final State of the State Address on Feb. 2

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has announced. He will deliver his final State of the State address to the Tennessee General…

Gubernatorial Candidate John Rose Receives A+ Rating from National Pro-Life Group

Congressman John Rose (TN-6), a Republican candidate for Governor, has received Susan B. Anthony Pro Life America’s highest grade for…

EXCLUSIVE: Jackson Radio Station Provided Real Time Location of ICE Operation on Social Media

A Jackson radio station has posted real-time video detailing the location of an ICE operation, which put ICE agents and…

Tennessee Political Notebook: Cade Plotting A Political Comeback?

HE’S BAAAACK…MAYBE.Former House Speaker Glen Casada’s Chief of Staff, Cade Cothren, looks to be considering a political comeback! Cothren picked…

Democrat Challenger to GOP Hamilton County Mayor Wamp Announces Campaign

Republican Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp still faces no primary challenger for his reelection, but a Democrat has stepped up…

Trump Resubmits Lee Beaman for Vacant TVA Board Spot

President Donald Trump has sent Nashville businessman and longtime GOP donor Lee Beaman’s name back to the U.S. Senate as…

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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…

X Marks The Spot: Will Elon’s X Replace The Mainstream Media For Live Coverage?

Foreign leaders who observed the planning, precision and expertise of the U.S. military operation that successfully and cleanly penetrated Venezuelan…

Tennessee Can Secure America’s High-Tech Future by Welcoming Data Centers

By Sardar Khan, Opinion Contributor Tennessee is standing at a defining moment in its economic journey. In Memphis and across…

Big News For Smith County: 6.6 Billion Investment In Tennessee Includes Gordonsville Site

Smith County Mayor Jeff Mason and Gordonsville Mayor John Potts have announced a historic economic development win as they welcome…

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Education News

University of Tennessee Honors Program Ranks Top 10 Nationally

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s University Honors program has been ranked among the nation’s top honors colleges,…

I Will Try Again Tomorrow

I talk about education a lot. It has been my life’s work for over forty years. If I had to…

UT Honored as a 2026 Best Place for Working Parents

Below is an official statement from the University of Tennessee - Knoxville regarding the university's recent top ranking as a…

Balancing School Choice and Accountability

The brave new world of K-12 education, where school choice options like education savings accounts, vouchers, and charter schools are…

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Entertainment News

Music Spotlight: Stella Prince

Stella Prince is a Gen Z folksinger who hits all the right notes in the songs she writes and covers.…

EPIC: Elvis Presley In Concert Movie Coming Soon

During the week of Elvis' birthday this year, I was fortunate to tour Graceland and attend the US premiere of EPiC: Elvis…

Three Days with Elvis

My wife, Bethany, is an entertainment writer.  It affords me an occasional opportunity to explore a hobby of taking pictures…

Elvis 91st Birthday Celebration 

Thousands of fans from around the world flocked to Memphis for the annual Elvis Birthday Proclamation Ceremony, celebrating the legendary…

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Illegal Immigration News

Knoxville Contractors Charged With Conspiracy To Harbor Illegal Aliens For Financial Gain And To Forcibly Impede ICE Law Enforcement Actions At Hardin Valley Construction Site

The US Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Tennessee released an official statement about contractors harboring illegal aliens to…

Jackson Radio Station Says Their Video of ICE Operations Was Simply Intended to Inform Not Incite

A Jackson radio station that posted video of law enforcement officials conducting an ICE operation was not intended to put…

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Opinion / Editorial

The ‘S’ Word and Southern Frenzy

Winter Storm Fern is unleashing her frosty tantrum across 34 states, affecting over 220 million people. That’s nearly two out…

Making School Safety a Top Priority

One year ago today, January 22, 2025, a tragic school shooting occurred at Antioch High School in the Antioch neighborhood…

When Vulgarity Becomes the Headline: Media Distraction, Protest Theater, and a Scandal Still Waiting for Answers

By: Scottie Hughes, Contributing Writer As television cameras focus once again on clashes between protesters and law enforcement, the public…

I Will Try Again Tomorrow

I talk about education a lot. It has been my life’s work for over forty years. If I had to…

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Crime News

Recent Arrests in Shelby County, Tennessee

Below are recent arrest mugshots from Shelby County, Tennessee. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty. Amy Maners- ID…

Knox County, Tennessee Arrests Update

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

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Sports News

Tennessee-Based Sports Sports Betting Site Action 24/7 Ceasing Operations

Tennessee Action 24/7 LLC, Tennessee's only locally owned and operated licensed sportsbook, has announced that it will cease operations. "Despite…

VFL Basketballer Hank Bertelkamp Passes Away

Hank Bertelkamp, a three-year letter winner for the University of Tennessee men's basketball team, passed away peacefully Friday morning at…

Tennessee Football Recruiting Update: Christmas in Helmets

By: Clayton Wood, contributing sports writer This week through Friday, the early signing period opens and Tennessee is set to…

A Season for the Record Books and for Life

By: Contributing Writer Don Bufalini This wasn’t just a season. It was a masterclass in what happens when talent meets…

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Scary Tennessee Stories: Buster Duggan- Evil in the Conasauga Valley

Scary Tennesssee: Haunted Big Frog Mountain

Scary Tennessee Stories: Shadows of the Past

Scary Tennessee Stories – Cecilia: Lost in Time

Scary Tennessee Stories: Murder in the Mountains

Scary Tennessee Stories: The Legend of Tall Betsy

Publisher: Steve Gill

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