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NASHVILLE, TN — A newly released statewide poll from Cygnal shows U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn holding a dominant lead in the 2026 Republican primary for Tennessee governor, further solidifying her position as the clear frontrunner in the race.   Conducted among likely Republican voters, the survey found Blackburn leading the field with 58% support, far…

President Donald Trump visits the U.S. Park Police Anacostia Operations Facility Aug. 21, 2025, in Washington, D.C.  (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) MEMPHIS, TN — President Donald Trump will be in Memphis on Monday, putting a national spotlight on what many here see as real progress in the fight against crime.   The visit, announced by White…

Democrats Nominate Talarico in Bid to Crack Texas’ Red Wall James Talarico won the Texas Senate Democratic nomination on March 3, 2026. Photo by John Moore/Getty Images Texas State Rep. James Talarico has secured the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate after defeating incumbent Rep. Jasmine Crockett. This closely watched primary election became one of…

Senator Ferrell Haile (R-Gallatin) speaks on the Senate Floor, Monday, March 2, 2026   Earlier this week, the State Senate passed a bill giving Tennessee greater authority to combat illegal gambling operations. Senate Bill 2136, expands the ability of the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council and the Attorney General to investigate and close down casino-style games,…

In a recent poll released by Tennesseans for Student Success (TSS), Marsha Blackburn came in as the clear front runner among Republicans in the governor’s race at 61% on the ballot, holding a 52.5-point lead over John Rose and a 55.5-point lead over Monty Fritts. This falls into a larger pattern of decisive results seen across…

A key vote to move a spending package forward during this week’s government shutdown fight took an unexpected turn – and it didn’t go unnoticed by political observers following Tennessee’s increasingly competitive governor’s race.   Rep. John Rose initially seemed prepared to vote “no” on a procedural move that would advance the bill toward final…

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks to state and local leaders at the Tennessee State Capitol Wednesday, February 4th 2026   NASHVILLE, TN — Local and state leaders gathered at the Tennessee State Capitol this week as HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited Nashville to share his vision for the Rural Health Transformation Program, the…

Gov. Bill Lee delivers his State of the State address to the Tennessee General Assembly (Mark Zaleski/The Tennessean) NASHVILLE, TN — On February 2, Governor Bill Lee delivered his final State of the State address to the Tennessee General Assembly. While addressing the legislature, he reflected on the successes of his 7 years of service…

U.S. Supreme Court Hears Trans Athlete Case: What Does That Mean For Tennessee?   Demonstrators gather outside the Supreme Court as it hears arguments on a landmark case over transgender athletes in school athletics on Jan. 13, 2026 (USA TODAY/Jack Gruber) On Tuesday, the Supreme Court heard arguments on whether states are able to ban…