Poll: Burchett, Jacobs Among Favorites for Potential Blackburn Senate Appointment

by Kaitlin Housler | Sep 3, 2026 | News, Politics, Tennessee, The South

U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN-02) leads a field of potential appointees to replace U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) if she wins the 2026 gubernatorial election, according to a new statewide poll of likely Republican voters. The poll of 900 likely Republican general...

Johnny Garrett Raises over $725K for Congressional Run

by Zachery Schmidt | Oct 15, 2025 | News, Politics, Tennessee, The South

State Representative Johnny Garrett (R-Goodlettsville) announced he raised over $725,000 for his congressional campaign during the third quarter of 2025. Garrett, who is running for Tennessee’s 6th Congressional District, has over $700,000 of cash on hand going into...

Rutherford County Mayor to Host ‘T-Bones and Politics’ Event with Senator Blackburn Next Month

by Kaitlin Housler | Oct 2, 2025 | News, Politics, Tennessee, The South

Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr is set to host his 10th T-Bones and Politics event next month with special guests U.S. Senator and gubernatorial candidate Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN-02), and Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs. The event will be...

Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs Discusses Political Future Beyond 2026

by Kaitlin Housler | Apr 4, 2025 | News, Politics, Tennessee, The Michael Patrick Leahy Show, The South

Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs said he is uncertain about his future after serving two full four-year terms in office and leaving office in 2026. Jacobs was first elected in the 2018 Knox County mayoral election and won reelection in 2022. Prior to being elected...

Mayor Glenn Jacobs Says He’d Use ‘Chokeslam Tombstone’ Move on Gov. Tim Walz in Proposed WWE Charity Match

by Kaitlin Housler | Apr 4, 2025 | Culture, National, News, Tennessee, The Michael Patrick Leahy Show

Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs said he would use the “chokeslam tombstone” move against Minnesota Governor Tim Walz if he were to accept Jacobs’ invite to compete in a charity wrestling match. Last month, Jacobs, who is widely known for his former professional...

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz Silent after Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs Challenges Him to Charity Wrestling Match

by Kaitlin Housler | Mar 24, 2025 | Culture, News, Tennessee, The South

Minnesota Governor and former Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz has yet to respond to Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacob’s wrestling match challenge to raise money for charity. On Thursday, Jacobs invited Walz to face him in a wrestling match after the...

Tennessee U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty to Run for Reelection in 2026

by Kaitlin Housler | Feb 11, 2025 | News, Politics, Tennessee, The South

Tennessee U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) announced Tuesday he will seek reelection to the U.S. Senate in 2026. “I am pleased to announce my candidacy for re-election to the United States Senate. It has been the honor of my lifetime to serve the men and women of...

Tennessee U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn Confirms She’s ‘Strongly Considering’ Run for Governor

by Kaitlin Housler | Jan 19, 2025 | News, Politics, Tennessee, The South, TN LEAD

U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) confirmed she is “strongly considering” launching a bid for Tennessee governor in 2026. Blackburn made the remarks on Saturday during an appearance on Fox News, telling host Jacqui Heinrich, “We are strongly considering it and...

Incumbent U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles Trounces TN-5 Challenger Courtney Johnston in Straw Poll at Davidson County Republican Party’s Annual Picnic Event

by Kaitlin Housler | Jun 22, 2024 | Elections, News, Tennessee, The South

Tennessee U.S. Representative Andy Ogles (R-TN-05) was the resounding victor among attendees at the Davidson County Republican Party’s annual picnic event on Saturday who participated in a straw poll weighing candidates running in the August 1 Republican primary for...