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The Promise and Perils of Virtual Schools

Virtual schools have gained popularity, especially since the pandemic. In 2021-22, over 726 full-time virtual schools enrolled nearly 580,000 students…

Chattanooga Man Sentenced To 10 Years For Possessing Machinegun Used In Shooting

The US Department of Justice released an official statement regarding the recent sentencing of a man who pleaded guilty to…

Video: Steve Gill on GB News London Talks UK-US Relations, Trump

TriStar Daily publisher Steve Gill, who is also an international political consultant, was a guest on GB News London to…

Longtime East Tennessee Republican State Senator Crowe Facing Primary Challenge

State Sen. Rusty Crowe hasn’t faced a challenger in the Republican primary in more than two decades, but 60-year-old Johnson…

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…

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…

Colombian Woman Illegally in U.S. for Over 20 Years Convicted in Massachusetts On Multiple Crimes, Including Voting, Theft

In yet another example of the fact that illegal aliens seldom commit the sole crime of being illegally in the…

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…

Music Spotlight: Travis Bolt

With Travis Bolt's latest album, Burning Bridges, he channels heartbreak, perseverance, and redemption—each song a chapter in a larger story…

Political Notebook: Spring Forward, Fall Back Edition

A reminder to turn your clocks one hour ahead this early Sunday morning. Politicians regularly promised to do away with…

Lack of Student Discipline Drives the Teacher Exodus

Student discipline has become a hot topic, not just in Tennessee but across the nation, driving teachers out of the…

University of Memphis Secures $4 Million ED Grant to Research Learning

The University of Memphis made this announcement earlier today: MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The University of Memphis has partnered with the Educational Testing…

Will Mullin Appointment to DHS Cost Republicans A Senate Seat For Rest of 2026?

Trump’s selection of Senator Markwayne Mullin (OK) to replace DHS Secretary Kristi Noem could cost Republicans a Senate seat for…

Most Tennessee Representatives Lined Up to Protect Members Who Used Taxpayer Slush Fund to Pay Victims of House Sexual Misconduct

The House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to reject a resolution that would have required the public release of…

VIDEO: Tennessee Congressman Burchett Tells Tim Walz, Keith Ellison They Should Step Down

At a House Oversight Committee hearing, Tennessee Congressman Tim Burchett (R) sharply criticised Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General…

International Journalist Angie Wong Wins Historic Cyberstalking Appeal — New Florida Legal Precedent Will Protect Women Nationwide

International journalist and Florida Republican activist Angie Wong has secured a landmark legal victory against convicted felon Stan Fitzgerald in…

VIDEO: TriStar Daily Publisher Steve Gill Talks Iran, Trump and Midterms on ‘Lady Up, America!’ Show

TriStar Daily publisher Steve Gill was a guest on Diane Canda's "Lady Up, America!" show. During the segment, Gill discussed…

TVA Board Chair Renick Suddenly Resigns

The chairman of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) board of directors resigned on Feb. 24, TVA announced on Monday.Chair Bill…

149 Local Candidates Notified By GOP That They Are At Risk of Ballot Removal

A total of149 candidates who are seeking to run as Republicans in the upcoming May primary for local offices have…

State GOP Finalizes ‘Bona Fide’ Approval For Local Races With 104 Restored to May Primary Ballots

Last week 149 potential GOP candidates for the May primary for local races were advised of remaining deficiencies in the…

Just in Time for St. Patrick’s Day: Nashville Pub Owner Michael O’Leary Challenges Rep. Andy Ogles in Tennessee’s 5th District Race

Between St. Patrick’s Day this month and the phenomenal success of two Northern Ireland-centric tv series on Netflix (both of…

Astronaut Jumping Into Tennessee Governor’s Race GOP Primary

Middle Tennessee’s astronaut Barry E. “Butch” Wilmore appears to be making the leap from space to politics, as he is…

Political Notebook: Who’s In Who’s Out, and Who Wants to Move Up!

JUST THE FACTS. Contrary to the hysterical accounts of some on social media sites and in the mainstream media, 149…

Former Knoxville State Senator Campfield Launching a Comeback?

The announcement by Lt. Governor Randy McNally that he will not seek reelection leaves a short time for those interested…

AFP Endorses Marsha Blackburn for Governor

Americans for Prosperity (AFP) State PAC has endorsed Senator Marsha Blackburn for Tennessee Governor. “As Governor, we know she will…

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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…

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…

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Bill Gates Invests and Increases Influence on Tennessee Energy and Education Policies

In a landscape increasingly defined by innovation and sustainability, Tennessee is positioning itself as a formidable player in the realm…

Student Discipline Remains a Challenge

The issue of student discipline remains a pressing concern in our educational landscape, affecting teachers, students, and the overall effectiveness…

Nashville Charter School Dispute Sparks National Debate on Faith and Public Education

In Nashville, a first-grade teacher, Eric Rivera at KIPP Antioch College Prep Elementary, a charter school, is at the center…

UT’s Institute of American Civics To Expand Tennessee Civics Academy Statewide

This story is directly from the University of Tennessee - Knoxville. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Institute of American Civics will expand…

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The Gatlin Brothers Celebrate 70 Years Together

Surrounded by fans and country music royalty, the Gatlin Brothers’ 70th Anniversary Tribute concert was held at the historic Ryman…

Clint Black Continues His “Back On The Blacktop Tour” in 2026

After celebrating 35 years as a Grand Ole Opry Member in January of 2026, Clint Black continued his successful Back On…

Why Why Catherine O’Hara’s Death Touched Gen X and Millennials More Than Most Celebrity Losses

In the wake of the death of actress Catherine O'Hara, thousands of tributes were created by her fans and former…

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…

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NES Provided Generators to Anti-Ice Activist Group That Delivered Them to Illegal Aliens

A significant portion of the hundreds of emergency generators donated to NES by Elon Musk, Tractor Supply, and others were…

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…

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USA as Superman

For the last decade, Americans have been told a steady story of decline. We are told our military went soft,…

Tennessee Must Prioritize Teachers Over Screens in Education

Walking into many classrooms across Tennessee today reveals a troubling trend: students are often isolated behind screens, spending more time…

Two Words That Were Right All Along

Decorum, Hypocrisy, and theLong Unraveling of the Affordable Care Act On the evening of September 9, 2009, a single outburst…

The Delicate Balance of Free Speech in High Schools

The Supreme Court has clarified the First Amendment rights of high school students through four significant cases. These rulings illustrate…

Rubio to Europe: “Rebuild the West”

The most important speech by a Secretary of State in my lifetime was delivered on Valentine’s Day this year of…

Can Tennessee Balance Freedom and Accountability?

In the circus often referred to as Tennessee politics, last week Governor Bill Lee took to the center ring with…

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Recent Knox County, TN Arrests

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

Memphis Man Convicted of Threatening to Kill Federal Prosecutors, Judge

Justin Deshun Stiger, 33, of Memphis, was found guilty of issuing the threats, according to U.S. Attorney for the Middle…

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…

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…

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