Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 2019, the mayor of Nashville signed a proclamation recognizing Aug. 5 as Dolly Parton Day, honoring her extraordinary contributions as both an entertainer and philanthropist.

In Knoxville, a local TV station is looking for diehard Vols fans—those who bleed orange and white and have the memorabilia (or tattoos) to prove it. Do you know someone who fits the bill? Or are you that someone? Reply to this email to let us know.

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Three Arrested in Ongoing Manhunt

The manhunt for Austin Drummond, 28, continues as multiple agencies pursue the suspect accused of killing four family members in Lake County on July 29.

Three associates have been taken into custody on a charge of accessory after the fact to first-degree murder.

A combined $30,000 reward is being offered for information leading to Drummond’s arrest. Authorities believe Drummond may have fled the state. The U.S. Marshals Service has joined state agents in the widening manhunt.

A 2020 letter from a Tennessee district attorney warned the parole board that Drummond was a violent gang member “not capable of living in society” before his early release from prison.

Bristol Speedway Baseball Sets Record

Bristol Motor Speedway hosted the highest-attended MLB game in history this weekend, selling over 91,032 tickets for the once-in-a-lifetime matchup between the Braves and Reds.

The game took place over two days due to a rain delay on Saturday, which led to long lines and frustration as vendors sold out of food before the first pitch was even thrown. Fans were treated to cheeseless nachos, bunless hot dogs, and more as they waited for the rain to subside Saturday night.

Despite the logistical mayhem, the event brought in an estimated $100 million in visitor spending to Tennessee, boosting the local economy of Johnson City and the surrounding area.

“Honestly, I think it was poorly handled by the MLB,” said Reds infielder Gavin Lux, “Obviously, you can’t control the weather, but I think we could have done some things on their side.”

Off-Grid Hobbit Bunker for Sale

A Hobbit-inspired home built into a hillside in Bethel Springs is on the market for $750,000. See photos here.

Despite its storybook exterior, the 3,024-square-foot bunker features a fully modern interior, chef’s kitchen, and high-end finishes.

A video of the 38-acre compound shows a stocked pond, fruit orchard, vegetable garden, and even a shooting range.

The property includes two workshops: one with a four-car garage and another designed to support the home’s off-grid systems and utilities.

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➤ Old Fort: Deputies found 14 improvised explosive devices in Kevin O’Neal’s home after arresting him on charges of threatening to kill public officials. Detectives said O’Neal planned to detonate the bombs as law enforcement arrived to arrest him. (See Details)

➤ Cleveland: Chef Wesley True won the 2025 Great American Seafood Cook-Off in New Orleans with a peach-accented fried catfish dish, earning the title King of American Seafood. (Watch Report)

➤ Williamson County: High school senior Abigail Goddard has sold 14,000 “Spikey” drug-detection keychains, partnering with bars and lawmakers to fight drink spiking and promote safety nationwide. (More)

➤ Sullivan County: Five men were arrested as part of a human trafficking sting conducted by TBI and local deputies. (More)

➤ Memphis: Sam, a former racehorse who joined the Memphis Police Mounted Patrol in the fall of 2024 and was often seen on Beale Street, died this week, the police department announced. (More)

➤ Tennessee football was ranked 18th in the country in yesterday’s Preseason Coaches Poll. (More)

➤ Nashville native Gretchen Walsh won three gold medals at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, also helping set a new world record for the 4×100 medley relay. (More)

➤ Former Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley announced he’s running for U.S. Senate in his home state of Georgia. (More)

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➤ Drury Hotels opened a 252-room resort-style hotel in Pigeon Forge, offering easy access to Dollywood, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and other major attractions. (See Details)

➤ Uncle Nearest faces a $108 million lawsuit from Farm Credit Mid-America, which alleges the distillery defaulted on over $100 million in loans and misused additional funds. (See Details)

➤ A new Culinary Dropout restaurant will open Sept. 10 in Franklin’s McEwen Northside, featuring 36-hour pork ribs, truffle pasta, and fried chicken drizzled with honey. (More)

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➤ The Nashville Zoo celebrated the birth of a female clouded leopard cub on July 18. The zoo also received a sibling pair from Kansas to eventually form a trio—part of a long-running push to conserve this rare species. (See Cubs)

➤ Nashville’s Fat Boy Basketball league hosted its annual Backpack and Beyond charity event, giving kids supplies and haircuts to help them feel prepared and confident for their return to the classroom. (More)

➤ A local Knoxville TV station is hunting for Tennessee Volunteer superfans, asking people to submit themselves or nominate others to be featured for their unmatched Vols football spirit. (See Details)

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Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Three Arrested in Ongoing Manhunt

Bristol Speedway Baseball Sets Record

Off-Grid Hobbit Bunker for Sale

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