Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1792, the first County Court of Jefferson County was organized. At the meeting, the court selected a committee to locate a county seat—later named Dandridge.

The latest natural wonder to grace Tennessee’s skies is the Perseid meteor shower, which promises a month-long fire show lasting through August. Find out how to best view the shower in our story below.

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Scholarship Error Jolts Families

Tennessee parents are reeling after the Department of Education revoked state-funded private school scholarships due to a processing error.

The glitch affected 166 families who were told they’d received funds under the Education Freedom Act, only to be bumped back to a waitlist days later.

The $7,300 scholarships are part of a statewide push for school choice, which drew more than 33,000 applicants soon after the program launched.

Perseid Meteor Shower Lights Up Skies

The annual Perseid meteor shower is underway in Tennessee, peaking the night of Aug. 12 with up to 75 meteors per hour under dark skies.

This year’s show could be muted due to a bright full moon just days earlier, on Aug. 9. The best early viewing might be this Thursday, during the new moon.

State parks like Burgess Falls and Old Fort are hosting night hikes and kayak events to help Tennesseans catch the celestial fireworks before the shower wraps up on Aug. 21.

Pineapples Take Root in Tennessee

Oak Grove Farms in Gallatin says it’s the first in Tennessee to commercially grow pineapples, planting 8,000 sugarloaf varieties known for their sweet, coreless flesh.

Owners Zach and Kyndle Erhard started the tropical experiment in 2023, inspired by the fruit’s success in Hawaii.

With harvest expected in August, the farm plans to sell the pineapples at its market.

The USDA hasn’t confirmed their “first in the state” claim yet, but the Erhards say their fruit is unlike anything on grocery shelves. Follow their Instagram here.

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➤ Statewide: Tennessee’s annual tax-free weekend kicks off Friday, giving shoppers a break on diapers, school supplies, clothing under $100, and computers or tablets under $1,500—whether in-store or online. (See Details)

➤ Also Statewide: U.S. Rep. Mark Green has resigned from Congress, creating a new vacancy in Tennessee’s 7th District and tightening the GOP’s already narrow House majority to 219–212. (More)

➤ Memphis: The school district is still short 317 teachers ahead of the impending school year. Officials say certified long-term subs, virtual instruction, and class consolidation will keep classrooms covered. (More)

➤ Claiborne County: The county commission unanimously voted down the County Powers Act, which would have allowed the county to regulate future developments deemed nuisances, such as junkyards and RV parks. (More)

➤ Crockett County: A 12-year-old girl stopped a burglar by chasing and tackling him in a soybean field after he tried to break into her home. She held him down with the help of bystanders until deputies arrived. (More)

➤ Clarksville: The city’s federally funded Home Repair Program is providing free HVAC replacements to qualifying homeowners during this week’s dangerous heat wave. (More)

➤ Tennessee is paying Tennessee State $600,000 to play a non-conference football game at Neyland Stadium in 2027. (More)

➤ Titans quarterback Will Levis underwent season-ending shoulder surgery, further opening up the door for rookie Cam Ward to take over. (More)

➤ The Memphis Grizzlies are unlikely to agree to a lease extension at the FedEx Forum this summer, causing some speculation that the team could leave Memphis altogether. (More)

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➤ The Ernest Tubb Record Shop on Broadway is set to reopen this fall with a brand-new sign unveiled Tuesday, reviving a historic venue once graced by legends like Johnny Cash. (More)

➤ The Clarksville Speedway property was purchased by the city for $7 million, with plans to build a new recreation complex featuring an aquatic center, gym, and trail access. (More)

➤ Advocates are pushing a 41-mile rail-to-trail project through Scott, Campbell, and Anderson counties, calling it Tennessee’s longest greenway and noting its strong tourism potential. (More)

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➤ A Clinton UPS Store owner personally drove over 500 miles to deliver a pair of Stokely Athletics Center seats to a third-generation UT grad after a freight company refused delivery. (More)

➤ Liam and Gus, two young half-brother Southern white rhinos, have joined Zoo Knoxville’s Rhino Reserve, bringing the zoo’s total to four rhinos. (See Rhino Bros)

➤ MEDIC Regional Blood Center is offering a free Dollywood ticket, valid through Jan. 4, 2026, to anyone who donates blood through Friday. Appointments are required due to high demand and limited ticket supply. (See Details)

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