Judge halts Middle Point Landfill’s vertical expansion
Court Halts Middle Point Landfill Expansion Amid Murfreesboro Lawsuit MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A Davidson County Chancery Court has temporarily blocked Middle Point Landfill’s
local government/civic engagement
How To Do More with Less
local government/civic engagement
Rep. Jason Powell: Nashville needs a full time emergency management leader
The winter storm proved that emergency response isn’t enough. Nashville needs full-time emergency management leadership focused on planning, coordination and accountability. More
1st Amendment/Free Expression
Faith
Street preacher asks Supreme Court to overturn law limiting public protest
*The post Street preacher asks Supreme Court to overturn law limiting public protest appeared first on Straight Arrow News. By Mike Sparks,
1st Amendment/Free Expression
Politics
No League Approval, No Corporate Sponsor: How Erika Kirk, Steven Tyler, and Kid Rock’s Independent Halftime Broadcast Is Redefining Who Controls America’s Biggest Stage
The Halftime That Wasn’t Supposed to Happen They said it couldn’t be done. Not without league approval. Not without a broadcast partner willing
Faith
Jelly Roll uses 2026 Grammy Awards stage to share Gospel before millions: ‘Jesus is for everybody’
Originally published in the Christian Post By Leah MarieAnn Klett, Assistant Editor Monday, February 02, 2026 After winning three Grammy Awards, Jelly
Health
Politics
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Brings “Take Back Your Health” Tour to Nashville, Praises Tennessee’s Health Reforms
Editor’s Note by Rep. Mike Sparks (R–Smyrna) During U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s visit to Nashville, his message
local government/civic engagement
Tennessee Highways and Byways
Rep. Mike Sparks: TDOT, Smyrna crews tackle potholes left behind by January ice storm
SMYRNA, Tenn. (WKRN) — State and local agencies are out fixing potholes in Smyrna made by January’s ice storm. “This is something we
Tennessee Highways and Byways
Tennessee Drivers Can Now File Vehicle Damage Claims for Pothole Incidents
Pothole Repair To report a pothole for repair, you can either fill out an online Maintenance Request form, or call the TDOT Road Repair Hotline
local government/civic engagement
Rep. Mike Sparks: Be Aware of Lane Closures and Delays on I-24 in Rutherford County During Road Milling
TDOT to Repair Winter-Damaged I-24 Pavement in Rutherford County Lane closures scheduled Wednesday for pothole repairs; full resurfacing planned for spring NASHVILLE, Tenn.
Politics
Blackburn’s Path to Governor Clears as Beacon Poll Shows Commanding Lead and Possible Trump Endorsement
A new poll released by the Beacon Center of Tennessee shows U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) with a 47 point lead in the