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ICE in the Streets: Is Federal Power Coming to Fairview in the Name of Public Safety—or Political Incentives?

ICE in the Streets: Is Federal Power Coming to Fairview in the Name of Public Safety—or Political Incentives?

Fairview may soon become Tennessee’s first city to enter a 287(g) Task Force ICE agreement. While pitched as public safety, critics warn it could expand federal oversight over local police—raising big questions about control and cost.

No Kings, Just Cartels? The Protest That Missed Its Own Irony

No Kings, Just Cartels? The Protest That Missed Its Own Irony

At Nashville’s “No Kings” protest, demonstrators decried tyranny while freely exercising rights only possible in a free society. The real irony? They're raging against a dictatorship that doesn’t exist—under the full protection of the freedoms they deny.

Pride, Permits, and the Price of Arrogance: Franklin Faces Trial for Viewpoint Discrimination

Pride, Permits, and the Price of Arrogance: Franklin Faces Trial for Viewpoint Discrimination

Franklin's leaders approved Pride 2025 using the same speech-restrictive policies that triggered a federal lawsuit. Even a liberal judge saw the First Amendment violation. Now taxpayers may pay the price. TruthWire investigates what City Hall ignored.

Commissioners Raise Red Flags Over $90 Million Insurance Vote Filed at the Eleventh Hour

Commissioners Raise Red Flags Over $90 Million Insurance Vote Filed at the Eleventh Hour

Commissioners Hayes and Richards are voicing skepticism over a late-filed $90M stop-loss insurance vote in Williamson County, citing missing contracts, lack of bid details, and a rushed process that left little time for informed debate.

Commentary: Talk Tough, Profit Quietly: The Hypocrisy Behind Tennessee's Immigration Posturing

Commentary: Talk Tough, Profit Quietly: The Hypocrisy Behind Tennessee's Immigration Posturing

Tennessee leaders talk tough on illegal immigration—but profit from it behind the scenes. While Sheriff Jeff Hughes pleads for deputy pay raises, Reeves & Johnson stage pressers instead of passing laws. It's not leadership—it's hypocrisy.

Predatory Towing at Nolensville Farmers Market Sparks Outrage, Legal Scrutiny, and Silence from Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder

Predatory Towing at Nolensville Farmers Market Sparks Outrage, Legal Scrutiny, and Silence from Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder

Visitors to the Nolensville Farmers Market report being charged $375 by Priority Wrecker—$275 over Tennessee’s legal limit. The property is owned by Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder, who has yet to comment. Police and state officials are investigating.

Straw Poll Shake-Up: 100-Vote “Error” Casts Shadow Over Record-Breaking Davidson County GOP Picnic

Straw Poll Shake-Up: 100-Vote “Error” Casts Shadow Over Record-Breaking Davidson County GOP Picnic

At the Davidson Co. GOP Picnic, a straw poll initially showed a close race—343 to 295—but was later revised to 345 to 195. The 100-vote correction raised questions about transparency, with no clear explanation offered by party officials.