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  • Federal Panel of Judges Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Tennessee’s Congressional Redistricting Ahead of 2026 Midterms
    Federal Panel of Judges Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Tennessee’s Congressional Redistricting Ahead of 2026 Midterms
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Tennessee State Senator Charlane Oliver
September 29, 2026

Tennessee Democrat Who Stood on Desk During Redistricting Vote Files Lawsuit amid Suspension from Committee

Tennessee State Senator Charlane Oliver (D-Nashville), who was disciplined after standing on her desk and protesting during the Tennessee General Assembly’s May redistricting vote, announced Monday that she filed a federal lawsuit challenging the punishment imposed against her by Senate leadership. During the May 7 redistricting vote, Oliver stood on...
UT football
September 29, 2026

Tennessee Senators Back Protect College Sports Act

Derek Chauvin
September 29, 2026

Pulliam Endorses New Book Arguing Derek Chauvin Was ‘Sacrificed to the Mob’

Alberto Ramirez-Diaz
September 28, 2026

ICE Deports Previously Removed Child Rapist After Release from Tennessee Prison

Trump speaking
September 28, 2026

Real America’s Voice Launches Free Presidential Pool Platform, Opening White House Feed to Public

Pamela Moses
September 28, 2026

Federal Panel of Judges Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Tennessee’s Congressional Redistricting Ahead of 2026 Midterms

pitcher
September 28, 2026

Brian Gaffney’s ‘School of Hard Knucks’ Book Chronicles Three Sons’ Quest to Master Baseball’s Wildest Pitch

Jack Kieffaber
September 28, 2026

Arbitrus Unveils AI ‘Judge’ Designed to Resolve Legal Disputes

steve cohen
September 25, 2026

Outgoing U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen Files Impeachment Articles Against President Trump

September 25, 2026

New Opioid 10 Times Stronger than Fentanyl Detected in 18 States, Linked to 63 East Tennessee Deaths

Andy Beshear
September 25, 2026

Mayor Freddie O’Connell to Join Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear for Nashville Book Event

needle in stomach
September 25, 2026

Tennessee AG Skrmetti Joins 20-State Warning over Chinese Weight-Loss Drug Suppliers Linked to Fentanyl Precursors

David Kerr arrested by HSI
September 25, 2026

Exclusive: DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin Blames ‘Sanctuary Politicians,’ ‘Mainstream Media’ After Knoxville Man Accused of Anti-ICE Death Threat on Bluesky

National News

amazon pharmacy
September 29, 2026

Amazon Looks to Fill Gap as People Shun Health Insurance

Online pharmacies — including one from an e-commerce giant — are on the rise as health insurance premiums and prices skyrocket. Amazon Corporation appears to be tapping into a shifting market as individuals increasingly abandon traditional health insurance for more cost-effective alternatives. RxPass — a benefit of Amazon Pharmacy —...
Jack Smith
September 29, 2026

Jack Smith Collected Banking Information on Thousands of Trump Supporters

utah data center
September 29, 2026

Big Tech, Unions, and Private Equity Team Up to Stop States from Freezing Data Center Construction

Trump AI
September 29, 2026

Trump Announces Launch of Government AI-Powered Chatbot Allowing Users to Research Public Services

vaccine
September 29, 2026

‘Staggering Surrender’: CDC Pushes COVID Vaccines for Healthy People ‘Off-Label,’ Infuriating MAHA

migrant caravan
September 29, 2026

DHS Tracking Migrant Caravan Traveling from Honduras to U.S.

Trump speaking
September 29, 2026

Commentary: Varieties of Trump Derangement Syndrome

students learning
September 28, 2026

Newsom Signs Law Easing Rules Requiring Students to Learn English; Change Will Impact 1 Million

September 28, 2026

Fauci Diary Reveals Alarm That U.S. Had Aerosolized Ebola Virus: ‘Never Should Have Been Done’

mortgage broker
September 28, 2026

Americans Turn to Riskier Mortgages as Borrowing Costs Explode

rich person
September 28, 2026

10,000 U.S. Households with Million-Dollar Incomes Have Collected Unemployment

Tyler Saltsman
September 28, 2026

CEO Warns of Pentagon’s Push to Expand AI Use

Linda McMahon
September 28, 2026

Trump Education Department Finalizes Revised Title IX Rules

Commentary

Trump speaking
September 29, 2026

Commentary: Varieties of Trump Derangement Syndrome

One of the philosopher William James’s most popular books is Varieties of Religious Experience. Published in 1902 and subtitled “A Study in Human Nature,” the book is based on James’s Gifford Lectures in natural theology at the University of Edinburgh. It is impressive how many states of mind James is...
data center
September 28, 2026

Commentary: The Hypocrisy of Hawkins County

congress spending
September 26, 2026

Commentary: It’s Time to Tackle America’s $40 Trillion National Debt

Vote Here
September 25, 2026

Commentary: Individualism Versus Collectivism is on the Ballot in November

classroom question
September 24, 2026

Commentary: International Study Shows America’s Education Crisis Is Getting Worse

Rescue Lyfe
September 24, 2026

Commentary: Socialism Is No Friend to Man’s Best Friend

home buyers
September 23, 2026

Commentary: The Disingenuous Left-Wing Attacks on Trump’s Housing Policies

obese person
September 22, 2026

Commentary: America’s Chronic Disease Crisis Is Largely Man-Made and Reversible

geothermal energy
September 19, 2026

Commentary: Wall Street Is Ready to Invest In America’s Energy Future If Washington Permits It

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

Angie K
September 25, 2026

Celebrating Hispanic Culture in Country Music

Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15-October 15. To celebrate, I revisited some of my favorite Latina artists in this exclusive article.
Johnny Knoxville
September 24, 2026

Johnny Knoxville Announced as College GameDay’s Guest Picker Saturday for Tennessee-Texas Matchup

Trump and football
September 23, 2026

President Trump to Attend Tennessee-Texas Football Game at Neyland Stadium

college football
September 23, 2026

Protect College Sports Act Passes Another Procedural Vote

football
September 22, 2026

Governing Body Approves Nearly $600M in NIL Deals Since June 2025

UT football
September 21, 2026

College GameDay Coming to Knoxville Saturday for Tennessee-Texas Football Game

Charlie Baker
September 21, 2026

NCAA President Says Protect College Sports Act Tackles Key Challenges

Freddie O'Connell
September 18, 2026

As Gov. Bill Lee Courts Paramount and Company Scouts Nashville-Area Offices, Mayor Freddie O’Connell Says Metro Has No Direct Contact

Hollywood sign
September 17, 2026

Hollywood Giant Paramount Skydance Eyeing Move to Tennessee: Report


Latest News

amazon pharmacy

Amazon Looks to Fill Gap as People Shun Health Insurance

Online pharmacies — including one from an e-commerce giant — are on the rise as health insurance premiums and prices skyrocket. Amazon Corporation appears to be tapping into a shifting market as individuals increasingly abandon traditional health insurance for more cost-effective alternatives. RxPass — a benefit of Amazon...
Jack Smith

Jack Smith Collected Banking Information on Thousands of Trump Supporters

utah data center

Big Tech, Unions, and Private Equity Team Up to Stop States from Freezing Data Center Construction

Trump AI

Trump Announces Launch of Government AI-Powered Chatbot Allowing Users to Research Public Services

Tennessee State Senator Charlane Oliver

Tennessee Democrat Who Stood on Desk During Redistricting Vote Files Lawsuit amid Suspension from Committee

UT football

Tennessee Senators Back Protect College Sports Act

vaccine

‘Staggering Surrender’: CDC Pushes COVID Vaccines for Healthy People ‘Off-Label,’ Infuriating MAHA

Derek Chauvin

Pulliam Endorses New Book Arguing Derek Chauvin Was ‘Sacrificed to the Mob’

migrant caravan

DHS Tracking Migrant Caravan Traveling from Honduras to U.S.

Trump speaking

Commentary: Varieties of Trump Derangement Syndrome

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