President Trump’s Message to Tennesseans: ‘GO VOTE at the Polls RIGHT NOW’

by Kaitlin Housler | Oct 23, 2026 | Elections, News, Tennessee, The South

President Donald Trump urged Tennesseans to vote for Republicans across the ballot in the November 3 general election, calling on voters to participate in early voting. “TENNESSEE! Early Voting, in-person, is UNDERWAY NOW in the Great State of Tennessee,” Trump wrote...

Leahy Warns ‘Soft Coup’ Against Trump Could Be in Motion Ahead of Midterms: ‘Elements’ Already in Place

by Kaitlin Housler | Oct 23, 2026 | News, Politics, Tennessee, The Michael Patrick Leahy Show, The South

Michael Patrick Leahy, CEO and editor-in-chief of The Tennessee Star, warned Thursday that the United States could face a constitutional crisis following the November midterm elections, citing claims from researcher DataRepublican that former government officials and...

Van Epps Condemns Copeland After Democrat Refuses to Set Abortion Limits

by Kaitlin Housler | Oct 21, 2026 | News, Politics, Tennessee, The South

U.S. Representative Matt Van Epps (R-TN-07) condemned his Democratic challenger Darden Copeland’s position on abortion after Copeland said he would not support politicians imposing restrictions on abortion during an interview Tuesday on The Matt Murphy Show. The...

Exclusive: Van Epps’ ‘Mission’ Ad Spotlights Military Service and Perfect Congressional Voting Record

by Kaitlin Housler | Oct 14, 2026 | Elections, News, Tennessee, The South

U.S. Representative Matt Van Epps (R-TN-07) launched a new reelection ad Wednesday highlighting his perfect congressional voting record and military service as early voting opens across Tennessee ahead of the November 3 general election. The ad, titled “Mission,”...

Tennessee Early Voting Opens Wednesday

by Kaitlin Housler | Oct 13, 2026 | Elections, News, Tennessee, The South

Early voting for Tennessee’s November 3 general election begins Wednesday, giving voters a chance to cast ballots before Election Day in races for governor, the U.S. Senate, Congress, and the Tennessee General Assembly. The November 3 general election will include...

President Trump Confirms Visit to Tennessee Saturday Despite Hurricane Isaias Concerns

by Kaitlin Housler | Oct 9, 2026 | News, Politics, Tennessee, The South

President Donald Trump confirmed Friday that he will travel to Tennessee on Saturday for a midterm election rally in Clarksville despite concerns about the remnants of Hurricane Isaias bringing rain and strong winds to the region. Trump announced the decision in a...

President Trump Endorses Garrett for TN-06 Seat

by Kaitlin Housler | Oct 6, 2026 | Elections, News, Tennessee, The South

President Donald Trump endorsed Tennessee State Rep. Johnny Garrett (R-Goodlettsville) in the race for Tennessee’s 6th Congressional District. Trump endorsed Garrett on Monday in a Truth Social post, calling the Republican nominee a “Seventh-Generation...

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

by Kaitlin Housler | Sep 25, 2026 | News, Politics, Tennessee, The South

Retiring U.S. Representative Steve Cohen (D-TN-09) introduced 26 articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump this week. Cohen announced the resolution on Thursday, citing alleged abuses involving elections, military actions, immigration enforcement, federal...

TN Secretary of State Encourages Voters to Register, Serve as Poll Workers Ahead of General Election

by Kaitlin Housler | Sep 15, 2026 | Elections, News, Tennessee, The South

Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett encouraged eligible Tennesseans to register to vote and consider serving as poll workers ahead of the November 3 general election. Hargett made the call Tuesday as part of National Voter Registration Day, reminding Tennesseans...

Trump Pledges $5,000 ‘Trump Dividends’ for Every Adult American if GOP Maintains Majorities in U.S. House, Senate

by Kaitlin Housler | Sep 9, 2026 | News, Politics, Tennessee, The South

President Donald Trump pledged Wednesday night to issue a $5,000 “Trump Dividend” to every adult American if Republicans maintain control of both chambers of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections. Trump made the pledge during the first night of the Republican...