State government Featured Blackburn names Lee policy director Michael Hendrix as chief of staff Hamilton Matthew Masters Updated 11 hrs ago Veteran government official is governor-elect’s first cabinet appointment
State government McWhorter to lead Blackburn transition teams Hamilton Matthew Masters Updated Nov 7, 2026 Tennessee Gov.-elect Marsha Blackburn has announced her transition advisory committee and transition team are to be led by Stuart McWhorter, w…
Politics State education committee recommends TISA funding formula expansion Julianne Akers Updated Nov 6, 2026 Board review says more students should be classified as economically disadvantaged by considering Medicaid eligibility
Federal government The quiet race to be Blackburn’s Senate replacement Eli MotyckaUpdated Nov 6, 2026 Republicans are discussing the top candidates vying to replace the governor-elect in D.C. through 2028
Politics Featured Gov.-elect Blackburn addresses first legislative priorities for 2027 Emily R. West Updated Nov 5, 2026 Deputy Gov. McWhorter will head transition team between first woman governor and outgoing Gov. Bill Lee
Elections Top Story Republican Marsha Blackburn wins governor’s race Eli Motycka Updated Nov 4, 2026 Senator turns governor in a race that ended closer than expected
State government Featured Disaffected conservatives flock to independent David Hatley Eli Motycka Updated Nov 3, 2026 East Tennessee businessman's rallies sample popular issues, revealing weaknesses for frontrunner Marsha Blackburn
Elections Featured Marsha Blackburn, Jerri Green talk business Nicolle S. Praino Updated Nov 3, 2026 Republican and Democratic gubernatorial candidates share their industry insights and policy plans
Elections Last-day rush caps busy early voting period Eli Motycka Updated Oct 30, 2026 Davidson, Williamson and Wilson counties lead positive trend as Democrats look to take Congress
David Hatley speaks to supporters in Hendersonville, Oct. 28, 2026 Photo: Eli MotyckaUpdated Nov 3, 2026 David Hatley speaks to supporters in Hendersonville, Oct. 28, 2026
