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Sevierville Bans Popular Car Show After Chaos

Sevierville is severing ties with the Slammedenuff car show after city officials stated that the event overwhelmed local resources and led to public safety issues.

Mayor Robbie Fox announced Monday the show won’t be invited back, following a weekend that saw an estimated 250,000 attendees, 30 arrests, and 118 citations.

The final day of the event was canceled Saturday night due to crowd concerns.

Local residents cheered the decision, with police in nearby Pigeon Forge noting they handled nearly 1,400 calls for service throughout the event.

Viral TikTok Post Pressures Landlord to Act

A Nashville renter says it took a viral TikTok video to get her apartment complex to act after weeks of living under a torn-up ceiling due to a persistent leak.

Hailey Gilliland, who lived at Modera Gulch, said management delayed repairs, denied rent relief, and ignored her until her posts gained traction online. See Hailey’s full interview here.

After public pressure, the complex allowed her to break her lease penalty-free. 

Tennessee law requires repairs to be made within a “reasonable time,” but many viewers said her story reflects a wider problem with pricey rentals and poor upkeep.

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➤ Statewide: A cold front is expected to move through the state this week, bringing rain and isolated storms that could cause localized flooding concerns. (See Forecast)

➤ Shelby County: Mayor Lee Harris vetoed a resolution that would have put all Memphis-Shelby County Schools board seats up for re-election in 2026, arguing against shortening elected terms. (More)

➤ Sevierville: Dolly Parton’s sister publicly asked fans to join her in prayer for the country music icon. Dolly is recovering from health issues that led her to postpone her first Las Vegas residency in over 30 years. (More)

➤ Nolensville: A couple welcomed their third child in the back of a moving ambulance after flagging down a police officer for help in a dramatic roadside birth. (See Baby Wade)

➤ Knoxville: A significant water main break disrupted service Monday, including for major facilities like the University of Tennessee, UT Medical Center, and East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. Water has since been restored. (More)

➤ Sewanee: More students have joined a $35 million lawsuit against the University of the South, alleging it knowingly exposed residents of Johnson Hall dormitory to toxic mold for years. (More)

➤ Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant sprained his left ankle during practice and is now considered week-to-week as he treats the injury. The Grizzlies’ season opener takes place on Oct. 22. (More)

➤ Memphis defensive back Kamari Wilson was named the American Conference’s Defensive Player of the Week after a dominant performance against Tulsa this weekend, which included an interception and tackle-for-loss. Gianni Spetic was also awarded Special Teams Player of the Week after a perfect day of kicking. (More)

➤ The Nashville Predators released their final 22-man roster ahead of their season opener against Columbus tomorrow night. (See Roster)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: MLB | NHL | NBA | Soccer | Tennis 

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➤ Austin Peay State University launched Tennessee’s first military-to-degree equivalency hiring program, allowing vets to qualify for jobs based on military rank rather than academic credentials. (More)

➤ Post Malone will perform a free, public pop-up concert on Broadway in Nashville tonight to celebrate the official grand opening of his new bar, Posty’s, which has been operational since July. (See Details)

➤ Several Knoxville businesses, including long-standing shops like Pastelito’s Cuban Bakery and The Studios at Cedar Bluff, are closed indefinitely after a laundromat fire left them without storefronts. (More)

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➤ Zoo Knoxville announced the long-anticipated names of its two baby red pandas—Dr. Wallace and Mr. Darcy—born in June to first-time mom Sisu. (See Pandas)

➤ Clarksville’s 9th annual Star Spangled Oktoberfest will run Friday through Sunday at Beachaven Vineyards and Winery with live music, food trucks, and family-friendly activities. (More)

➤ Jason Aldean and Lainey Wilson have been announced as headliners for Nashville’s Big Bash on New Year’s Eve. The free event includes the traditional midnight red Music Note drop. (See Details)

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