➤ Statewide: Lawmakers may consider real estate fraud protections after a state study found rising cases, including 185 stolen homes and a surge in identity fraud tied to loans and leases. (See Details)
➤ Also statewide: A new report ranked Tennessee last for quality of life, citing high violent crime rates and limited worker protections. (More)
➤ Knoxville: University of Tennessee graduate Tramell Tillman received his first Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his role in Apple TV+’s Severance. (More)
➤ Blount County: A loud boom heard Tuesday across multiple East Tennessee counties remains unexplained. Officials confirmed it wasn’t related to power infrastructure, blasting, or reported injuries. (More)
➤ Williamson County: Some residents are again urging officials to remove the Confederate flag from the county seal, which is currently protected under the Tennessee Heritage Protection Act. (More)
➤ Carter County: Demolition is underway on the Carter County Higher Education Center, a $40 million campus set to open in 2026 with new academic, tech, and shop buildings. (More) |