Friday, August 29, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall in Louisiana. The disaster devastated the region—but countless Tennesseans embodied the volunteer spirit by stepping up to help those in need. You can read some of their stories here.

The Knoxville Police Department wants name suggestions for its three new mounted patrol horses—and we want to hear your ideas too! Let us know what names you’ll be suggesting.

Invest in today’s sponsor, Pacaso, a real estate disruptor backed by Venmo and Uber investors and founded by a former Zillow executive.

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FedEx to Lay Off 600 Memphis Workers

More than 600 workers at two FedEx Supply Chain facilities in Memphis will be laid off by Oct. 11, according to a WARN notice filed with the state.

The layoffs stem from a customer moving operations to another logistics provider, affecting nonunion employees at sites on Quest Way and Challenge Drive.

FedEx says some may be reassigned within the company, with job placement support and severance on the table.

Charter School for At-Risk Teens Approved

Tennessee’s Public Charter School Commission has greenlit The Rock Academy, overturning a denial by Nashville school officials.

Set to open with 88 ninth-graders, the school will target chronically absent and foster-involved youth, offering flexible schedules and added support.

Nashville officials had raised budget and space concerns, but the commission backed the academy’s tailored academic plan and community backing.

The Rock Academy will be the first charter of its kind in the state, while a second applicant focused on trades education was denied due to operational and staffing concerns.

Knoxville Police Want Names for New Horses

The Knoxville Police Department is asking the public to help name three new horses added to its Mounted Patrol.

Police acquired three horses in late July—a black 4-year-old Morgan/Percheron cross, a black-and-white 5-year-old Quarter Horse/Belgian-Percheron cross, and a black 6-year-old Quarter Horse/Percheron cross—now training for downtown patrols.

Entries are open online through Sept. 5, with winners receiving a prize pack from KPD and the Downtown Knoxville Alliance.

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➤ Statewide: A state campaign is warning Tennesseans that buying a gun for someone who cannot legally own one—known as straw purchasing—is a federal crime punishable by up to 25 years. (More)

➤ Memphis: The University of Tennessee Health Science Center announced on Tuesday the creation of the Tennessee Rural Health Care Center of Excellence, a $12 million initiative to address health care gaps among rural residents. (More)

➤ Gatlinburg: Kuwohi Road in Great Smoky Mountains National Park will close Sept. 9 and 16 for Kuwohi Connection Days, an educational event featuring Cherokee elders, language speakers, and cultural leaders. (More)

➤ Brentwood: Commissioners canceled plans for an $11 million racquetball facility after the project lost public support. (More)

➤ Knoxville: A fisherman hooked a weathered World War II-era explosive device, prompting a bomb squad response before it was safely handed over to the U.S. Army. (More)

➤ Kingsport: Kingsport Cultural Arts is offering free art classes to kids, bringing hands-on instruction to local neighborhoods. (More)

➤ Nashville SC announced a fourth wave of grants—totaling $51,000—to support local nonprofits and community initiatives in Middle Tennessee. (More)

➤ The Titans have named rookie quarterback Cam Ward as a captain ahead of the 2025 season. He’s joined by wide receiver Calvin Ridley, running back Tony Pollard, and four other players selected for the honor. (More)

➤ Former Vanderbilt quarterback Jay Cutler was sentenced to four days in jail following his DUI arrest in Franklin last October. (More)

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➤ Ben York was officially appointed CEO of Nashville’s East Bank Development Authority with a $220,000 salary to oversee redevelopment. (More)

➤ German auto supplier MAHLE GmbH will invest $10 million in its Morristown facility, creating 50 jobs as it begins producing electric vehicle components. (More)

➤ Visible Music College’s downtown Memphis campus is expected to be listed for sale after the 25-year-old Christian music school was acquired for $4.5 million at a July foreclosure auction. (More)

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➤ Chattanooga’s Solid Waste Division added QR codes to its trucks, linking parents to the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to register their children for free monthly books. (More)

➤ Red Bull will host a Championship Run in Knoxville ahead of the Tennessee-Georgia game. Fans will compete by sprinting across greased, goalpost-style poles to grab flags. (See Photo)

➤ Big Machine Label Group will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a free concert in Nashville today, featuring Carly Pearce, Riley Green, Sheryl Crow, and others. (See Details)

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Friday, August 29, 2025

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FedEx to Lay Off 600 Memphis Workers

Charter School for At-Risk Teens Approved

Knoxville Police Want Names for New Horses

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