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President Trump Set to Visit Tennessee
Tennessee Today
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…
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Blackburn Dominates Williamson County GOP Straw Poll for Tennessee Governor
Tennessee Star
A straw poll conducted during Friday night’s 2026 Reagan Day Gala put on by the Williamson County Republican Party (WCRP) shows U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) to be the overwhelmingly favorite Republican candidate running in the 2026 Tennessee gubernatorial election among Republicans in the county. Out of those who participated in the poll, Blackburn garnered…
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Democrats Nominate Talarico in Bid to Crack Texas’ Red Wall
Tennessee Today
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…
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Tennessee Senate Passes Bill Banning Teachers From Engaging in Sexual Relationships with Former Students
Tennessee Today
Senator Dawn White address the Senate Education Committee on February 25, 2026 On Monday, the Tennessee Senate passed a bill prohibiting teachers from engaging in sexual activity with former students. This measure seeks to prevent instances of inappropriate behavior from teachers towards students by creating enforceable rules against these relationships, aiming to create a…
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Bill Targeting Illegal Gambling Operations Passes Tennessee Senate
Tennessee Today
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,…
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Former Astronaut Barry Wilmore Signals Possible Gubernatorial Bid
Tennessee Today
(NASA/Aubrey Gemignani) Barry Wilmore, a retired NASA astronaut, has officially pulled a petition to run for governor of Tennessee. Wilmore is entering the race as a Republican, putting him in an increasingly crowded primary field with Senator Marsha Blackburn, Congressman John Rose, and State Representative Monty Fritts. Recent polling indicates a strong lead for…
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California Governor Gavin Newsom Visits Nashville on the First Stop of Book Tour
Tennessee Today
This weekend, California Governor Gavin Newsom visited Nashville on the first stop of his book tour. Leading up to his visit, the California Governor feuded on X with Tennessee gubernatorial candidate Senator Marsha Blackburn and drew criticism from other prominent state leaders. In an over an hour-long conversation with the Tennessee Holler’s Justin Kanew,…
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Immigration 2026 Agenda Moves Forward: Bill Barring Illegal Immigrants From Professional Licensure Passes House Sub-Committee
Tennessee Today
On Wednesday, another piece of the Republicans’ expansive immigration agenda moved forward with the passage of HB 1709 through the House Business & Utilities Subcommittee. This bill would prevent illegal immigrants from holding professional licenses by requiring documentation of citizenship or of status as a qualified alien. Over 30 different professions are covered by this…
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Marsha Blackburn Maintains Strong Lead in New Poll Regarding Governor’s Race
Tennessee Today
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…
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Tennessee House Advances Bill to Make it ‘Illegal to be Illegal’ in Tennessee
Tennessee Today
A key public safety measure that would give Tennessee increased authority to uphold immigration law passed the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee on Wednesday. Sponsored by Representative William Lamberth (R-Portland), House Bill 1704 criminalizes intentionally ignoring a final federal removal order. Under this legislation, refusing deportation would be classified as a Class A misdemeanor, carrying a…
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