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  • DOJ Appeals Obama-Appointed Judge’s Decision to Drop Case Against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, Says Order ‘Erroneous at Every Step’
    DOJ Appeals Obama-Appointed Judge’s Decision to Drop Case Against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, Says Order ‘Erroneous at Every Step’
TN Top Story: Metro Nashville Sues Feds over Withheld Funds for Election Policies
Top Commentary: The Creditor Lobby That Fought Trump, Betrayed the Troops, and Now Wants to Kill Debt Relief
TSNN Featured: DOJ Appeals Obama-Appointed Judge’s Decision to Drop Case Against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, Says Order ‘Erroneous at Every Step’
TN Top Story: Report: Nashville Lacked Proper Procedures to Deal with Winter Snowstorm
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election voting
August 18, 2026

Metro Nashville Sues Feds over Withheld Funds for Election Policies

Metro Nashville joined a lawsuit against the federal government for withholding millions of dollars in funds unless it implements election-related policies. Metro Nashville, along with Harris County, Texas; El Paso County, Texas; and the City of Columbus, Ohio, filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging the Federal Emergency Management...
Audrey Hale
August 18, 2026

TN Supreme Court Ruling Clearing Way for Release of Covenant School Records a ‘Significant Victory,’ Pappert Says

Kyle Spitze
August 18, 2026

Nihilistic Violent Extremist Who Pleaded Guilty to Exploiting 12-Year-Old Ran ‘Devil Worship’ Group in Tennessee Jail: Court Filing

Kilmar Abrego Garcia
August 18, 2026

DOJ Appeals Obama-Appointed Judge’s Decision to Drop Case Against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, Says Order ‘Erroneous at Every Step’

Kenny Cody
August 18, 2026

Vice President JD Vance Endorses GOP Nominee Kenny Cody in Tennessee State House District 11 Race

Mark Pulliam
August 18, 2026

Mark Pulliam: SPLC Case Shows Organization’s ‘Hate Map’ Put Conservative Groups Alongside KKK

students learning
August 18, 2026

Graduates at tnAchieves Reach Record College Graduation Rate, Annual Report Finds

Winter Storm Fern
August 17, 2026

Report: Nashville Lacked Proper Procedures to Deal with Winter Snowstorm

Audrey Hale
August 17, 2026

Tennessee Star Wins Covenant School Shooter Manifesto Lawsuit After State Supreme Court Denies Nashville’s Appeal to Block Public Release

Charlane Oliver
August 17, 2026

Tennessee Democrat Who Stood on Desk to Protest Republican Redistricting Plan Threatens Lawsuit over Punishment

Kilmar Abrego Garcia
August 17, 2026

Pappert: Abrego Garcia Case Shows Impact of Obama, Biden Judicial Appointments

Nashville taxes
August 17, 2026

Study Shows County, City Governments Make Tennessee National Leader in Property Tax Hikes

Tunnel to Towers
August 17, 2026

Tunnel to Towers Opens New Memphis Veterans Village to House, Support Homeless Veterans

National News

NEA
August 19, 2026

Teacher Unions Dedicate Money to Political Activism, Lobbying

National teacher unions contribute at least 10% of their annual budget to lobbying and political activism, which includes calling for the impeachment of Republican President Donald Trump in the 2026 American Federation of Teachers handbook. Efforts also include supporting Democratic causes such as messaging against immigration enforcement. Some teachers raise questions about...
credit card
August 19, 2026

Commentary: The Creditor Lobby That Fought Trump, Betrayed the Troops, and Now Wants to Kill Debt Relief

Congress
August 18, 2026

Senate Inaction Stalls Bill to Speed Energy and Infrastructure Permitting

Trump at rally
August 18, 2026

Intel Politics: NSA Sat on Election Threat Reporting over Trump ‘Deep State’ Label, Memo Shows

Janet Woodcock
August 18, 2026

In May 2021, Acting FDA Commissioner Emailed Fauci with Concerns About COVID Vaccine Injuries

Melissa Farris
August 18, 2026

Woman Charged for Allegedly Vandalizing WWII Memorial Released from Jail on Judge’s Orders

Trump interview
August 18, 2026

ABC Sues Trump Television Regulator over Threats Against Broadcast License

Salman Ahmed Elmi
August 18, 2026

Minnesota Man Once Praised as ‘Outstanding Refugee’ Now Faces Charges in Alleged Medicaid Fraud Case

SCOTUS
August 18, 2026

ACLU Asks SCOTUS to Hear Texas Case Requiring Display of Ten Commandments in School Classrooms

AOC speaking
August 18, 2026

Commentary: Rebranding Won’t Make Democrats Less Repulsive on Social Issues

college students
August 17, 2026

Report: 83 Colleges and 26 Schools Act as a Pipeline for China’s Regime

Todd Blanche
August 17, 2026

Trump DOJ Renews Gun Rights Restoration for Felons Back to Life

Eric Swalwell
August 17, 2026

FBI Had Evidence Swalwell Got Illegal Donations from Suspected Chinese Spy, Bombshell Memos Show

Commentary

credit card
August 19, 2026

Commentary: The Creditor Lobby That Fought Trump, Betrayed the Troops, and Now Wants to Kill Debt Relief

An abused wife opens a credit card statement and discovers her abuser ran up $40,000 in her name. A soldier overseas finds out a predatory lender jacked his car-loan rate while he was deployed. A family buried under medical debt tries to negotiate a settlement with the help of a debt relief company. And a...
AOC speaking
August 18, 2026

Commentary: Rebranding Won’t Make Democrats Less Repulsive on Social Issues

construction worker
August 17, 2026

Commentary: More Government Regulations Won’t Fix Knox County’s Housing Woes

Doctor and patient
August 17, 2026

Commentary: The Hospital Price Transparency Debate Is over – Tennessee Should Demand Accountability

George Soros
August 15, 2026

Commentary: The Estate Tax Rewards the Wealthy for Funding Progressive Foundations

DHS Attorney James Percival, Judge Indira Talwani
August 14, 2026

Commentary: Trump Admin Must Call Out Judicial Activism

off shore windmills
August 13, 2026

Commentary: The Delusional Premises of Woke Greens

Kevin Warsh
August 12, 2026

Commentary: Change Comes to the Fed; More Is Needed

Democratic Socialists of America Supporters
August 11, 2026

Commentary: The American Overclass Gives Birth to American Democratic Socialism

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

Freedom 250 Mobile Museum
August 10, 2026

Freedom 250 Mobile Museum Tour Coming to the Tennessee State Fair

A traveling museum celebrating America’s history and 250th anniversary will make a stop at the Wilson County Fair-Tennessee State Fair in Lebanon this week.
Caitlin Clark
August 5, 2026

‘Absolutely Brilliant’: EJ Haust Praises Clay Travis’ WNBA $10 Million ‘Battle of the Sexes’ Proposal

Reese Wynans
August 1, 2026

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

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


Latest News

NEA

Teacher Unions Dedicate Money to Political Activism, Lobbying

National teacher unions contribute at least 10% of their annual budget to lobbying and political activism, which includes calling for the impeachment of Republican President Donald Trump in the 2026 American Federation of Teachers handbook. Efforts also include supporting Democratic causes such as messaging against immigration enforcement. Some teachers raise...
credit card

Commentary: The Creditor Lobby That Fought Trump, Betrayed the Troops, and Now Wants to Kill Debt Relief

election voting

Metro Nashville Sues Feds over Withheld Funds for Election Policies

Audrey Hale

TN Supreme Court Ruling Clearing Way for Release of Covenant School Records a ‘Significant Victory,’ Pappert Says

Congress

Senate Inaction Stalls Bill to Speed Energy and Infrastructure Permitting

Trump at rally

Intel Politics: NSA Sat on Election Threat Reporting over Trump ‘Deep State’ Label, Memo Shows

Kyle Spitze

Nihilistic Violent Extremist Who Pleaded Guilty to Exploiting 12-Year-Old Ran ‘Devil Worship’ Group in Tennessee Jail: Court Filing

Marsha Blackburn for US Senate
Tennessee Leads
National Constitution Bee

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School Vaccination Rates Inch Down Again to Record Low as Exemptions Reach New High
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Trump Administration Joins Fight for Texas Newborn Whose Surrogate Mother Refused to Abort Him
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