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  • Marsha Blackburn Leads Republican Tennessee Gubernatorial Primary by 17 Points: New Poll
    Marsha Blackburn Leads Republican Tennessee Gubernatorial Primary by 17 Points: New Poll
TN Top Story: Flock Safety Says Bill by Congressman Tim Burchett Would Effectively Ban Controversial Cameras, Calls for Federal ‘Safeguards’
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Top Commentary: AI Will Save the U.S. Economy
TSNN Featured: Flock Safety Says Bill by Congressman Tim Burchett Would Effectively Ban Controversial Cameras, Calls for Federal ‘Safeguards’
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Tennessee

Art Laffer
August 1, 2026

Former Trump Advisor and World-Renowned Economist Art Laffer Endorses Marsha Blackburn for Tennessee Governor

World-renowned economist Dr. Arthur Laffer, a Tennessee resident and one of the country's most influential advocates of supply-side economics, has endorsed U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn's (R-TN) campaign for governor, praising her long-standing commitment to lower taxes and pro-growth economic policies.
State Sen. Mark Pody
August 1, 2026

National Rifle Association Endorses State Senator Mark Pody for Reelection

Road construction
August 1, 2026

John Rose Supported 2017 Tennessee Gas Tax Increase That Failed to Generate Sufficient Revenue to Cover Road Projects

Marsha Blackburn, John Rose, Monty Fritts
July 31, 2026

Marsha Blackburn Leads Republican Tennessee Gubernatorial Primary by 17 Points: New Poll

Marsha Blackburn
July 31, 2026

Exclusive: Blackburn Makes Case for SAVE America Act, Closed Tennessee Primaries

Flock Camera
July 31, 2026

Flock Safety Says Bill by Congressman Tim Burchett Would Effectively Ban Controversial Cameras, Calls for Federal ‘Safeguards’

Medacta
July 31, 2026

Companies Announce Expansion Plans in Tennessee, Creating Hundreds of New Jobs

John Rose
July 31, 2026

Leahy: John Rose’s Claim of Role in Tennessee Tax Revolt ‘Simply Not Credible’

Kid Rock and Brent Taylor
July 31, 2026

Complete and Total Endorsement: Kid Rock Backs Brent Taylor in New TN-09

Jeremy Faison, Monty Fritts
July 31, 2026

Commentary: Monty Fritts Has Consistently Voted with Democrats; Now He Proposes an Unconstitutional Ban on Freedom of Religion

Marsha Blackburn
July 31, 2026

Blackburn Supports Effort Requiring Party Registration to Vote in Tennessee Primaries

Rep. Andy Ogles
July 30, 2026

Clean Energy PAC to Spend $700,000 Opposing Rep. Andy Ogles in TN-05 Race They Claim is Tightening

Phill Kline
July 30, 2026

Phill Kline: DOJ Granting Fauci ‘Use Immunity’ Could Have Prevented Fifth Amendment Stonewalling

National News

August 1, 2026

ICE Planning New Detention Facilities for over 5,500 Detainees in Four U.S. Cities

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is currently moving to open four new major detention facilities across the United States with a combined capacity to hold 5,500 detainees. Just the News reports that ICE has sent out a request for information seeking contractors who could operate detention facilities near Denver, Miami and Seattle, and...
AI
August 1, 2026

Commentary: AI Will Save the U.S. Economy

Spanish Flag
July 31, 2026

Spain Claims Nearly All Border Crossers Have Returned to Morocco

data center
July 31, 2026

Data Center Boom Sparks Battle over Power Costs, New Regulations

nuns
July 31, 2026

New York Backs Off Forcing Nuns to Participate in Assisted Suicide as Lawsuit Proceeds

Italy leader
July 31, 2026

Italy Suspends Free Travel with Spain amid Migrant Surge

Max Miller
July 31, 2026

Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno’s Daughter Files Restraining Order Against Ohio Rep. Max Miller After Domestic Abuse Allegations

Lonnie Bunch
July 31, 2026

Smithsonian Executive Pushing DEI, Including 1619 Project, Made $4.4 Million from 2020-2024

July 31, 2026

Judge Shuts Down Democrats’ Attempt to Rush in Late Votes After Candidates Drop Out

College Activist
July 31, 2026

Commentary: The ‘Long March’ Is Advancing Apace

Solar Farm with repair crew
July 31, 2026

Tesla Signs Major Solar Deals amid Surging AI Power Demand

DOJ Documents with Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi
July 30, 2026

Trump’s DOJ Activates the ‘Alien Terrorist Removal Court’ Three Decades After President Bill Clinton’s Authorization

Elon Musk gives and update about DOGE in the Oval Office with President Trump
July 30, 2026

Musk Plans Major America PAC Push for 2026 GOP Turnout

Commentary

AI
August 1, 2026

Commentary: AI Will Save the U.S. Economy

The United States is in the early innings of an AI-powered economic boom, but if we embrace the degrowth doomers and stop building, the boom stops with us, and Beijing is more than happy to take our place. Here’s the state of play in 2026: AI-adjacent companies accounted for more...
Jeremy Faison, Monty Fritts
July 31, 2026

Commentary: Monty Fritts Has Consistently Voted with Democrats; Now He Proposes an Unconstitutional Ban on Freedom of Religion

College Activist
July 31, 2026

Commentary: The ‘Long March’ Is Advancing Apace

The Pentagon
July 30, 2026

Commentary: Disloyal Careerists Are Still Haunting the Pentagon’s Halls

arrest
July 30, 2026

Commentary: America’s Murder Problem Is Smaller than It Looks

Bernie Sanders
July 29, 2026

Commentary: The Socialist Monster Awakens

data center
July 25, 2026

Commentary: The Data Center Conversation America Needs to Have

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
July 24, 2026

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

Flock Cameras
July 23, 2026

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

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

Reese Wynans
August 1, 2026

Reese Wynans Brings Legendary Friends and Decades of Musical History to 3rd & Lindsley

Three-time Grammy Award winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member Reese Wynans has spent more than six decades performing with some of the most influential artists in blues, rock, soul and country music. Best known for his work as a member of Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble,...
Braden Hull
July 25, 2026

Music Spotlight: Braden Hull

Chris Fenton
July 15, 2026

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

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


Latest News

Art Laffer

Former Trump Advisor and World-Renowned Economist Art Laffer Endorses Marsha Blackburn for Tennessee Governor

World-renowned economist Dr. Arthur Laffer, a Tennessee resident and one of the country's most influential advocates of supply-side economics, has endorsed U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn's (R-TN) campaign for governor, praising her long-standing commitment to lower taxes and pro-growth economic policies.
State Sen. Mark Pody

National Rifle Association Endorses State Senator Mark Pody for Reelection

Road construction

John Rose Supported 2017 Tennessee Gas Tax Increase That Failed to Generate Sufficient Revenue to Cover Road Projects

ICE Planning New Detention Facilities for over 5,500 Detainees in Four U.S. Cities

AI

Commentary: AI Will Save the U.S. Economy

Marsha Blackburn, John Rose, Monty Fritts

Marsha Blackburn Leads Republican Tennessee Gubernatorial Primary by 17 Points: New Poll

Marsha Blackburn

Exclusive: Blackburn Makes Case for SAVE America Act, Closed Tennessee Primaries

Marsha Blackburn for US Senate
Tennessee Leads
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