Political News Tennessee Congressman Tim Burchett Becomes New House DOGE Subcommittee Chair TriStar Daily Newswire January 9, 2026 Congressman Tim Burchett, a Knoxville Republican, has been named Chair of the House Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency after… Read More.. Somali Day Care Fraud May Just Be the Fraud Appetizer for 2026 Steve Gill January 8, 2026 As we are just baby steps into 2026, the biggest stories of the year (sorry, Maduro) surround the massive fraud… Read More.. Chris Hughes Launches Campaign for Sumner County State House Seat TriStar Daily Newswire January 7, 2026 Conservative leader, Army veteran, and lifelong community advocate Chris Hughes today announced his candidacy in the GOP Primary for State… Read More.. Former GOP State Representative Robin Smith Re-Sentenced to Probation Rather than Prison TriStar Daily Newswire January 5, 2026 Former Chattanooga-area lawmaker Robin Smith will not serve the eight-month prison term she was scheduled to begin on Monday. Smith’s… Read More.. Gabe Howard Launches Campaign for Maury County Mayor TriStar Daily Newswire January 4, 2026 District 8 Maury County Commissioner, businessman and Marine veteran Gabe Howard has announced his candidacy for Mayor of Maury County.… Read More.. Are Governor Bill Lee’s Commissioners Looking to Carry-Over Into Next Administration? Steve Gill December 30, 2025 Who will stay and who will go? Historically, Tennessee governors have seen a mass exodus of cabinet officials and senior… Read More.. Tennessee Political Notebook: 2025 Awards And 2026 Predictions Steve Gill December 29, 2025 “PARDON ME BOYS…” Some of 2025’s biggest winners in Tennessee include those who received pardons from either President Trump or… Read More.. Tennessee Political Notebook: Christmas Edition Steve Gill December 24, 2025 HUGHES NEWSAs noted last week, former Sumner County Commissioner and current GOP state executive committee member Chris Hughes is reportedly… Read More.. Rep. Scott Cepicky Proposes Reviving Presidential Fitness Test in Tennessee Schools TriStar Daily Newswire December 22, 2025 Republican State Rep. Scott Cepicky last week filed legislation to promote student health and wellness in schools across Tennessee. House… Read More.. Tennessee Political Notebook: Van Epps Gets His Assignments Steve Gill December 22, 2025 Special election 7th District winner GOP Congressman Matt Van Epps was sworn in quickly following his win. Now he’s quickly… Read More.. Tennessee DCS and DHS Plagued by Continual Problems TriStar Daily Newswire December 16, 2025 In a recent performance audit released by the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury, the Department of Children’s Services (DCS) and the Department… Read More.. Tennessee Political Notebook: Political And Personal Animosity Can Run Deep Steve Gill December 14, 2025 HEARTBREAK HOTEL, LEGISLATIVE EDITION. Many have speculated over why Democrat State Reps. Justin Jones and Aftyn Behn so clearly despise… Read More.. Montgomery County Commissioner Michael Lankford to Fill Late Rep. Jeff Burkhart’s State House Seat TriStar Daily Newswire December 9, 2025 The Montgomery County mayor cast a tie-breaking vote Monday to appoint the next Tennessee District 75 state house representative. The… Read More.. Load More
