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  • Outkick Founder Clay Travis Backs Blackburn, Hagerty, Taylor After Voting Early in Tennessee Primary
    Outkick Founder Clay Travis Backs Blackburn, Hagerty, Taylor After Voting Early in Tennessee Primary
TN Top Story: Flock CEO Announces ‘Nationwide Safety Audit’ for Controversial Cameras to Begin in Tennessee
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Top Commentary: AOC’s New Hampshire Bounce Is a Red Flag — Literally!
TSNN Featured: Federal Panel Allows Tennessee Congressional Map Poised to Give Republicans All Nine U.S. House Seats to Remain in Effect
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Marsha Blackburn for Tennessee
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Tennessee

Voter registration and early voting
July 24, 2026

Phill Kline: ‘The Problem Is Much Broader’ Than New Jersey’s 6,600 Noncitizen Voter Registrations

Former Kansas Attorney General Phill Kline said the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) investigation into New Jersey's registration of roughly 6,600 noncitizens to vote should expand well beyond the Garden State, arguing the case exposes broader vulnerabilities in the nation's election system.
Clay Travis
July 24, 2026

Outkick Founder Clay Travis Backs Blackburn, Hagerty, Taylor After Voting Early in Tennessee Primary

Garrett Langley
July 23, 2026

Flock CEO Announces ‘Nationwide Safety Audit’ for Controversial Cameras to Begin in Tennessee

Michael Patrick Leahy, Laura McDonald
July 23, 2026

Daughters of the American Revolution Member Slams Leadership Over Transgender Membership Rules

Tennessee Sec State Tre Hargett
July 23, 2026

Federal Panel Allows Tennessee Congressional Map Poised to Give Republicans All Nine U.S. House Seats to Remain in Effect

Congress
July 23, 2026

House Republicans Pass $95 Billion Budget Blueprint that Includes Path to SAVE America Act

Marsha Blackburn
July 23, 2026

‘Bell to Bell, No Cell’: Blackburn Calls for End to Student Cell Phone Use Throughout Entire School Day

In the neighborhood
July 23, 2026

Foreclosures Spike Nationwide, Driven by Higher Mortgage Rates, Property Taxes, Insurance

Flock Cameras
July 23, 2026

Commentary: Knox County Republicans Have a Chance to Stand with Law Enforcement

John Honeysucker
July 23, 2026

Federal Investigation Places Senior Metro Official John Honeysucker on Administrative Leave: Report

Andy Ogles
July 22, 2026

Congressman Andy Ogles Blasts ‘Crazy Push’ by U.S. House to Pass Amnesty for Illegal Aliens

Gary Williams
July 22, 2026

Knoxville Homeless Man Arrested for Alleged Threats to Kill President Trump, FBI Director Kash Patel, Knox County Sheriff Tom Spangler

Tom Pappert
July 22, 2026

Pappert Warns Bureaucrats ‘Should Be Worried’ After AI Tool Helps Unveil Millions in Tax Dollars Spent on Legal Services for Illegal Aliens

National News

Frank J. Bisignano
July 24, 2026

IRS Chief Bisignano Touts $99 Million in Payments Stopped

As part of its broader effort to reduce fraud, abuse, and improper payments, the Trump administration has focused on a seemingly straightforward requirement: Federal recipients should be alive.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
July 24, 2026

Commentary: AOC’s New Hampshire Bounce Is a Red Flag — Literally!

Andy Biggs
July 23, 2026

Trump Picks Run the Table in Arizona, Biggs to Face Hobbs in November

Rep. Rich McCormick
July 23, 2026

Georgia U.S. Rep. Rich McCormick Moves to Ban Birth Tourism Once and for All

Congress
July 23, 2026

House Republicans Pass $95 Billion Budget Blueprint that Includes Path to SAVE America Act

In the neighborhood
July 23, 2026

Foreclosures Spike Nationwide, Driven by Higher Mortgage Rates, Property Taxes, Insurance

Congress
July 23, 2026

House Passes National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

Election worker
July 23, 2026

Commentary: The Voter ID Act Can Secure Elections and Restore Common Sense

Kamala Harris
July 22, 2026

Former Jill Biden Press Secretary Doubts Kamala Harris Will Win in 2028: ‘Not Going to Happen’

NJ Governor
July 22, 2026

Software Vendor Disputes New Jersey Governor’s ‘Glitch’ Claim, Says State Approves Foreigners on Voter Roll

Greg Abbott
July 22, 2026

Texas Targets Birth Tourism with New Executive Order

CBP arrest
July 22, 2026

Federal Appeals Court Pauses Lower Court Order on Releasing Illegal Migrants into U.S. without Hearing

Sam Altman
July 22, 2026

OpenAI Admits Its AI Went Rogue During Cybersecurity Test

Commentary

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
July 24, 2026

Commentary: AOC’s New Hampshire Bounce Is a Red Flag — Literally!

Don’t look now but U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) has jumped to a slight lead in the Democratic primary in New Hampshire, edging out Pete Buttigieg 22 percent to 21 percent, according to the latest University of New Hampshire poll taken between July 15 and July 20.
Flock Cameras
July 23, 2026

Commentary: Knox County Republicans Have a Chance to Stand with Law Enforcement

Election worker
July 23, 2026

Commentary: The Voter ID Act Can Secure Elections and Restore Common Sense

data center
July 22, 2026

Commentary: China’s Attempt to Sabotage America’s Data Centers

worker
July 21, 2026

Commentary: The Visa Loophole That Hinges on One Deceptively Simple Word

People voting
July 20, 2026

Marsha Blackburn Commentary: Congress Must Pass the SAVE AMERICA Act

data center
July 18, 2026

Commentary: The New American Industrial Revolution Runs on Data Centers

Empty Classroom
July 17, 2026

Commentary: Class Warfare

July 16, 2026

Commentary: Banning Medical Technology in Tennessee Would Harm our State and Hand China a Gift

Weekend Spotlight

Midjourney Media Ultrasonic CT
June 18, 2026

Generative AI Imaging Company Midjourney Announces ‘Midjourney Medical’ Featuring New Full Body Scan Invention

Midjourney, the AI company best known for its generative image tools, announced Wednesday a major pivot into healthcare with the launch of Midjourney Medical, a new division developing a radiation-free, full-body imaging system it calls “Ultrasonic CT” or full-body ultrasound.
Proposed New Titans Stadium
May 19, 2026

Nashville to Host 2030 Super Bowl in New Titans Stadium

Chris Fenton
May 18, 2026

Hollywood Executive Chris Fenton Eyes Tennessee Expansion While Launching New Family Film ‘Bad Counselors’

Full body MRI scan
May 17, 2026

Preventive Healthcare Goes High-Tech with Specialized Whole-Body MRI Clinics

classroom discussion
May 15, 2026

Declining Literacy Rates Spark New Concerns About Civic Understanding Among Young Americans

Jack Daniels
April 28, 2026

French Company Vies with American Company to Acquire Iconic Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey

Dr. Omar Hamada
March 7, 2026

Dr. Omar Hamada Identifies the Five Medical Tests You Must Take for Early Detection of Deadly Illnesses


Entertainment and Lifestyle

Chris Fenton
July 15, 2026

‘Bad Counselors’ Producer Chris Fenton Highlights American-Made Film Ahead of July 23 Release

Film executive Chris Fenton said in an exclusive interview with The Tennessee Star’s CEO and Editor-in-Chief Michael Patrick Leahy that his upcoming comedy Bad Counselors aims to bring audiences something he believes has become increasingly rare in Hollywood: a family-friendly comedy centered on redemption, humor, and authentic human connection. Appearing...
Thomas Rhett
July 13, 2026

Country Superstar Thomas Rhett Receives Star on Music City Walk of Fame

Spencer Hatcher
July 11, 2026

Music Spotlight: Spencer Hatcher

DEK of Hearts
July 4, 2026

Music Spotlight: DEK of Hearts

Devin Wright
July 1, 2026

Artist Spotlight: Devin Wright

Emily Hackett
June 27, 2026

Emily Hackett Releases New Album ‘Must Be Present to Win’

Dennis Quaid
June 23, 2026

Dennis Quaid Releases ‘On My Way to Heaven’ Featuring Tanya Tucker and Kris Kristofferson

Songwriting With: Soldiers
June 19, 2026

Songwriting With: Soldiers Releases ‘Daddy’s Son’ for Father’s Day

Carrie Brockwell
June 12, 2026

Music Spotlight: Carrie Brockwell


Latest News

Voter registration and early voting

Phill Kline: ‘The Problem Is Much Broader’ Than New Jersey’s 6,600 Noncitizen Voter Registrations

Former Kansas Attorney General Phill Kline said the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) investigation into New Jersey's registration of roughly 6,600 noncitizens to vote should expand well beyond the Garden State, arguing the case exposes broader vulnerabilities in the nation's election system.
Clay Travis

Outkick Founder Clay Travis Backs Blackburn, Hagerty, Taylor After Voting Early in Tennessee Primary

Frank J. Bisignano

IRS Chief Bisignano Touts $99 Million in Payments Stopped

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Commentary: AOC’s New Hampshire Bounce Is a Red Flag — Literally!

Garrett Langley

Flock CEO Announces ‘Nationwide Safety Audit’ for Controversial Cameras to Begin in Tennessee

Michael Patrick Leahy, Laura McDonald

Daughters of the American Revolution Member Slams Leadership Over Transgender Membership Rules

Andy Biggs

Trump Picks Run the Table in Arizona, Biggs to Face Hobbs in November

Marsha Blackburn for US Senate
Tennessee Leads
National Constitution Bee

BREAKING HEADLINES

Rep. Morgan Griffith: Democrat Freak-Outs Over SAVE America Act’s ID for Mail-In Voting a ‘False Flag’
Trump’s Patience with Thune ‘Is Running Out’
Dr. Anthony Fauci to Face Senate Grilling Next Week
House Passes Bill to Limit Stock Purchases by Members of Congress
Trump Mulling Military Strikes on Mali Militant Group: Report
France Recorded 5,700 More Deaths Than Usual During Its Historic June Heat Wave
Hegseth to Ask Congress for $87B to Keep Fighting Iran
Democrat Melat Kiros: U.S. Must Elect More Immigrants from ‘Global South’ to Challenge Global World Order
Dao Prize Winner
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