Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1812, President James Madison officially signed the declaration that began the War of 1812—the conflict that famously gave Tennessee its nickname, the Volunteer State, after so many Tennesseans signed up to fight.

Today’s edition highlights the continuation of a family athletic legacy, as JP Peace, grandson of former Vols football coach Phillip Fulmer and son of linebacker Robert Peace, committed to play for Tennessee. See more details in the story below.

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AGs Push VA to Honor GI Bill Ruling

Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joined all 50 states and D.C. in a legal push to ensure veterans get full education benefits promised under the G.I. Bill.

The bipartisan coalition filed an amicus brief in federal court supporting Lt. Col. Paul Yoon, an Army veteran who was denied full benefits by the Department of Veterans Affairs despite a Supreme Court ruling backing dual G.I. Bill entitlements.

The case argues the VA’s denial violates both that ruling and Yoon’s right to transfer benefits to his daughter.

Miss Tennessee 2025 Crowned in Nashville

Zoe Scheiderich, representing Music City, was crowned Miss Tennessee 2025 on Saturday in Nashville, topping more than 50 hopefuls with her talent and poise.

The competition awarded scholarships and recognized standout performances, with Scheiderich also winning a preliminary evening gown award. See the new Miss Tennessee crowned here.

Analee Shaver of Memphis claimed the Miss Tennessee Teen title, advocating against bullying and earning both talent and gown honors.

Fulmer’s Grandson Commits to Vols

JP Peace, a standout sophomore linebacker from Knoxville’s West High, committed to Tennessee football on Monday, becoming the Vols’ first 2027 recruit.

The 6-foot-3, 215-pounder is the grandson of former UT coach Phillip Fulmer and son of Vol linebacker Robert Peace.

Despite no official 247Sports rating yet, Peace boasts 10 offers from schools like Florida State and Virginia Tech.

He tallied 51.5 tackles and 4.5 sacks last season, helping West reach the Class 5A state quarterfinals.

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➤ Statewide: East Tennessee will endure a heat wave beginning Friday as a high-pressure ridge drives temperatures well above the June average and pushes heat indexes past 100 across the region. (More)

➤ Nashville: Tennessee State University will raise tuition by 6% this fall in a bid to chip away at a projected $39 million deficit, part of a broader recovery plan following years of financial mismanagement and plummeting enrollment. (More)

➤ Memphis: Lawmakers allege the school district may be destroying documents ahead of a $6 million state forensic audit set to begin July 17, prompting warnings of potential prosecution. (More)

➤ Also Memphis: A train derailed Monday just behind a local animal rescue, sending at least 20 cars off the tracks and narrowly avoiding a nearby service road. No injuries were reported, and hazardous materials remained secure. (See Photos)

➤ Washington County: Local libraries will receive nearly $21,000 in state funding for internet improvements, Wi-Fi hotspots, and digital literacy programs in a statewide push to expand public access to technology. (More)

➤ Franklin: Create-it Studios, a 6-suite production hub launched in partnership with Full Sail University, opened inside a local Walmart, offering affordable, professional spaces for music, video, and podcast creation. (See Studio)

➤ The PAC-12 conference is eyeing the University of Memphis as an expansion partner. However, it’s unclear whether the Tigers would make the jump if formally invited. (More)

➤ Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia said that the Commodores will “run Tennessee after this year,” and declared them “the new staple of college football.” (More)

➤ A six-episode docuseries titled Zero Star: The Cam Ward Story will debut on Tubi in September, chronicling the Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback’s rise from overlooked high schooler to No. 1 NFL Draft pick, featuring exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes footage. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s results: MLB | NHL | WNBA | NCAAB | Soccer

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➤ Tennessee’s film and TV industry is booming, with productions like 9-1-1: Nashville shooting statewide thanks to state incentives offering producers up to 25% back. The sector has added over 13,000 jobs since 2008 and generated nearly $730 million last year. (More)

➤ Knox County officials approved rezoning for a 65-home development on Ebenezer Road despite local opposition, citing alignment with planned growth and existing infrastructure. (See Aerial Photo)

➤ Southwest Tennessee Community College received a $500,000 grant to help fund a $4 million initiative upgrading its theater and music facilities, launching new entertainment degrees, and strengthening ties with Memphis’ growing creative industry. (More)

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➤ A Spring Hill Publix sold two multi-million dollar tickets in the span of a week, including one worth $37.37 million, though neither winner has claimed their prize yet. (More)

➤ Tennessee is distributing free milkweed seeds statewide for the third year to support the endangered monarch butterfly, whose numbers have improved slightly after past efforts but remain far below historical levels. (More)

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Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

AGs Push VA to Honor GI Bill Ruling

Miss Tennessee 2025 Crowned in Nashville

Fulmer’s Grandson Commits to Vols

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