Thursday, October 9, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1959, Gov. Bill Lee, a Republican who has served as Tennessee’s governor since 2019, was born in Franklin. Lee is a seventh-generation Tennessean and still resides on his inherited family farm.

A sunny-side-up story turned scrambled after Rutherford County police discovered that an armed robbery involving an egg-throwing suspect was completely made up. For all the “eggstra” details, check out the full story below.

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If you’ve ever noticed your gums bleeding while brushing, new Harvard research shared by today’s sponsor, SynaDentix, reveals it could be more than a dental issue. It may be an early warning sign of memory loss.

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Van Epps, Behn Advance in Special Election

Matt Van Epps, a Trump-endorsed former state official and Army veteran, won the Republican primary Tuesday for Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District.

He’ll face Democrat Aftyn Behn, a Nashville state representative and progressive organizer, in a Dec. 2 special election to replace GOP Rep. Mark Green.

The district spans 14 counties and includes a mix of rural communities, wealthy suburbs, and part of the Fort Campbell military base.

A GOP win would help maintain Republicans’ slim House majority.

Police Debunk Eggy Armed Robbery

La Vergne police say a reported armed robbery on I-24 involving masked suspects and thrown eggs was entirely fabricated.

Investigators found the man who called 911 had purchased eggs himself and staged the scene before filing the false report.

He was arrested with help from Murfreesboro police and later confessed.

Authorities said the community was never in danger but emphasized that filing false reports and wasting police resources carries serious consequences.

Kidman to Stay in Nashville Home for Now

Nicole Kidman plans to remain in her longtime Nashville estate amid her divorce from Keith Urban, citing stability for their two daughters.

The couple, who separated over the summer, bought the gated seven-bedroom home in 2008 and used it as their primary residence throughout their marriage.

Court filings show Kidman is seeking primary custody, while Urban has moved to a rental nearby.

The estate’s future remains undecided as the legal process continues.

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Harvard research reveals a specific pattern of gum bleeding that’s now directly linked to memory loss.

Most people think a little bleeding when brushing is harmless.

However, this specific bleeding pattern is a red flag, a warning that something potentially dangerous is already spreading within your body.

You might not even realize it’s happening until it’s too late.

If your gums bleed like THIS, your brain could already be at risk.

A new video shows exactly what to look for, and what you need to do as soon as possible:

Memory Loss: Do Your Gums Bleed Like This?

➤ Statewide: State Rep. Justin Pearson, one of the “Tennessee Three” who led protests on the House floor in 2023, launched a Democratic primary challenge against U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen. (More)

➤ Knoxville: Ijams Nature Center’s historic riverside boardwalk has reopened after a fallen tree caused significant damage and a temporary closure over the weekend. (More)

➤ Greene County: A $90 million project is underway at Greene Valley to build a disability and aging center, a tech training center, and a new health department building. (More)

➤ Collierville: The Pop Local contest is back, offering six months of free retail space and $5,000 to one business that delivers an in-person experience shoppers can’t get online. (More)

➤ Nashville: Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt has been ranked as the best children’s hospital in both Tennessee and the Southeast for the fifth year in a row. (More)

➤ Also Nashville: The public library is offering free classes to help seniors understand and safely use AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini—and become aware of potential online risks. (More)

➤ The Tennessee Titans waived wide receiver Treylon Burks, their 2022 first-round pick acquired in the AJ Brown trade, after he played only 27 games over three seasons. (More)

➤ SEC basketball schedules were released this week for Vanderbilt and Tennessee, which include the teams taking on SMU and Syracuse, respectively, in the ACC/SEC Challenge in December. (More)

➤ Four-star defensive lineman Kadin Fife, a 6-foot-5 prospect from Summerville, Georgia, named Tennessee among his top six schools as the Vols build their 2027 football recruiting class. (More)

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➤ Memphis will finalize its $30 million purchase of the downtown Sheraton Hotel on Nov. 5. Future renovations are planned to revitalize the aging property. (More)

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Harvard research reveals a surprising link: a specific gum bleeding pattern now tied to memory loss. While most people dismiss a little blood while brushing as harmless, this hidden sign can actually warn of something dangerous already spreading in the body. You may not notice until it’s too late. If your gums bleed like THIS, your brain could be at risk.

Watch this video to learn what to do immediately.

➤ Two Dickson-area Vietnam veterans received handmade Quilts of Valor during a weekly lunch meeting, crafted by local women to honor their service and show the community’s appreciation. (See Photos)

➤ The Elephant Sanctuary marked its 30th anniversary by launching a specialty Tennessee license plate featuring former Zoo Knoxville elephant Edie to help fund another 30 years of care and conservation. (More)

➤ Halloween Haunts and Happenings, a free Jonesborough event, will return downtown on Halloween night, featuring storytelling, music, laser tag, and a costume contest. (More)

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