There are 5 article(s) tagged Monty Fritts:

• August 2026

  • Conflicting polls and what becomes of competition after the primaries

    The Republican primary for Governor includes battling polls and a look at post primary unity — the hopes, and the reality.

    By Bill Dries August 02, 2026

• July 2026

  • District 8 congressional candidates make final pitches ahead of August primary

    Local Democrats closed out their candidate forums for the city’s three newly drawn congressional districts in, while a Millington event drew a Republican nominee for county mayor and videos from two contenders for governor.

    By Brandon LaGrone II, Bill Dries July 18, 2026

• April 2026

  • Lawmaker calls delay on gun bills a ‘slap in the face’ to Tennessee gun owners

    A Republican lawmaker wants guns to be allowed on college campuses, public parks and other places they have been historically banned. “It’s almost like they’re married to that one (Second) Amendment,” said one Memphis lawmaker.

    By Noah McLane April 02, 2026

• March 2026

  • Blackburn, Rose and Green mix it up over hockey and power outages

    Also in the political roundup, Tim Burchett at Lincoln Day, xAI surfaces at Democratic mayor’s forum, Henri Brooks on reasons to run and the shape of the new County Commission.

    By Bill Dries March 02, 2026

• September 2025

  • National Guard becomes issue in Tennessee governor’s race

    The coming deployment of the Guard to the city is also finding its way into other parts of local politics including a surprise appearance by a Democratic County Commissioner at a Republican rally backing the Guard’s arrival.

    By Bill Dries September 21, 2025