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Tennessee’s food and beverage manufacturing industry is not only a significant contributor to the state’s economy, it is also a testament to the power...
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Tennessee Education News
Wise carpenters and contractors generally follow the rule to measure twice and cut once. Tennessee education policymakers should do the same when it comes...
Business and Economic News
In a striking assessment from Mark Zandi, the chief economist at Moody’s Analytics, it has been revealed that 21 states, along with the District...
Tennessee Education News
Neetu Arnold is a Paulson Policy Analyst at the Manhattan Institute, where she specializes in K–12 and higher education. Her work has been featured in the...
Tennessee News
Scott Tygard and Joe Nichols, much like Ray Kinsella from the film “Field of Dreams,” are driven by an undeniable calling. Their personal stories...
Entertainment
In the heart of a country music landscape that sometimes strays from its roots, Joe Nichols stands out as a beacon of authenticity and...
Tennessee Education News
This is the first year of Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s Education Freedom Scholarship program, and the administration is already proclaiming success, asserting that all...
Tennessee Education News
Navigating the educational system for children with special needs can be overwhelming, especially during Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings. Mandated by the Individuals with...
Tennessee Education News
Welcome to the wild world of Tennessee education, where punchlines flow like sweet tea and the absurdity runs deeper than a country song about...
College Sports News
Could Diego Pavia Become a Permanent College Football Player? In what might be the most riveting college football matchup of the season, the real...
Opinion - Editorial
This is a complex and challenging time in our nation’s history. The issues swirling at the local, state, and national levels are not to...
Opinion - Editorial
A coach at Northwest High School in Montgomery County was removed by the principal during halftime of a recent game. Coach Trey Campbell, a...
Tennessee Education News
Let’s dive into the deep end of the pool that is the U.S. Department of Education‘s budget proposal for FY 2026. It feels like tuning into...
Tennessee Education News
Ah, chronic absenteeism—a term that sounds like a fancy medical diagnosis but is actually just a polite way of saying, “Hey, where is everyone?”...
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This Labor Day, we take a moment to reflect and celebrate. This holiday, nestled between summer and autumn, honors the American worker—the backbone of...
Tennessee Education News
By: JC Bowman, Contributing Education Editor The Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury has released Research Recap: A Timeline of the Road to TISA. In 2022,...
Tennessee Education News
By JC Bowman, Contributing Education Editor In the once vibrant halls of American schools, where laughter and conversation filled the air, a new sound...
Opinion - Editorial
By: JC Bowman, Contributing Education Editor In the field of education, I frequently receive emails and letters from educators and parents throughout the state....
Tennessee Education News
By JC Bowman, Contributing Education EditorTennessee’s teacher evaluation system, primarily the Tennessee Educator Acceleration Model (TEAM), represented initial progress in evaluation reform. The state...
Tennessee Education News
By JC Bowman, TriStar Daily Contributing Education Editor Ah, Tennessee, we have created a teacher licensure system that could confound even the most determined...
Tennessee Education News
Welcome to Tennessee, the land of Elvis, moonshine, and a teacher evaluation system as straightforward as a country song played in reverse. If you’ve...
Tennessee Education News
By: JC Bowman, Contributing Education Editor Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the thrilling adventure of navigating the wild world of education policy! Picture this:...
Tennessee Education News
On May 9, 2025, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee enacted Public Chapter 453, which modifies various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated, including Titles 4,...
Business and Economic News
By: JC Bowman, TriStar Daily Contributing Education Editor Ah, college! The time of your life when you’re expected to discover your passion, which usually...
Tennessee Education News
By JC Bowman, TriStar Daily Contributing Education Editor On August 13, 2025, Secretary of Education Linda McMahon traveled to Knoxville, Tennessee. It was part...
Tennessee Education News
By: JC Bowman, TriStar Daily Contributing Education Editor As inflation continues to challenge American households, the financial burden of higher education weighs heavily on...
Tennessee Education News
By: JC Bowman, TriStar Daily Contributing Education Editor Public education is at a crossroads, and it seems we’ve inadvertently taken a long detour into...
Tennessee Education News
In Tennessee, the threat of federal budget cuts in education looms large. This is a possible crisis that will ripple through the state, affecting...