Thursday, October 23, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 2014, Memphis native, Memphis State alumnus, and NFL linebacker John “Bull” Bramlett died. Bramlett was known as the “Meanest Man in Football” before transforming his life through faith in 1973 and spending the next four decades as a Christian evangelist.

You may not be thinking about Christmas yet, but the business world sure is—classic toy store Toys “R” Us is seizing the holiday season as a comeback opportunity, and Tennessee is on its map. See details in the story below.

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Morristown Complies With AG Warning

Morristown city leaders have revised rules for public event spaces after Tennessee’s attorney general warned the city may be violating the state human rights law.

The city had previously barred political and religious activities at the downtown green and farmer’s market, but that policy was scrapped following the AG’s letter.

The issue surfaced after a request to hold a prayer vigil for political figure Charlie Kirk was denied in September.

Officials said the permit was rejected due to scheduling, not content, but the rules have now been adjusted to avoid further legal concerns.

Riley Gaines Appointed to Library Board

Riley Gaines, a conservative activist and former NCAA swimmer, has been appointed to the Sumner County Library Board in a 16-6 vote by county commissioners.

The appointment follows months of tension over efforts to remove transgender-themed books from children’s sections, a policy repeatedly championed—but not passed—by outgoing board chair Joanna Daniels.

Gaines replaces Daniels and is expected to advocate for similar rules.

The new board, now with a conservative majority, meets next on November 12.

Tennessee Winter Likely Warmer, Wetter

NOAA’s 2025 winter outlook predicts a warmer-than-usual season for much of Tennessee, especially in the East and parts of Middle Tennessee, with a 33–40% chance of above-normal temperatures.

West Tennessee is also expected to see above-average precipitation.

AccuWeather adds that while major storms may bookend the season, southern areas—including Tennessee—will likely see fewer and weaker cold snaps.

Thanksgiving is shaping up to be sunny and mild, setting the tone for a tamer start to winter.

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Elon Musk: “Robots Will… Do Everything Better”

And it’s already happening.

Just look at fast food. Miso Robotics is already delivering an AI-powered fry-cooking robot called Flippy, which can cook perfectly and never calls in sick.

As restaurants grapple with 144% labor turnover rates and $20/hour minimum wages, it’s no surprise brands like White Castle are turning to Miso. Now, after selling out the first run of its first fully commercial robot in one week, Miso is leveraging a new manufacturing partnership to scale production to 100,000+ US fast food locations facing staffing challenges.

In fact, with its US-based manufacturing now ramping up, Miso has partnerships with NVIDIA, Amazon, and Uber AI to help refine its robots and AI.

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➤ Statewide: Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Director David Rausch has been sworn in as president of the International Association of Chiefs of Police while continuing his role leading the TBI. (More)

➤ Sumner County: The school board voted to retain “Christmas Break” on next year’s calendar over “Winter Break” after a heated debate, with supporters citing local tradition. (More)

➤ Knox County: A local woman is petitioning the U.S. Postal Service to move mailboxes back to the safer side of a busy road due to dangers from heavy traffic. (More)

➤ Williamson County: The school board approved a draft of a stricter cellphone policy, voting 11–1 to ban student phone use during the entire school day, including lunch. (More)

➤ Shelby County: Hand, foot, and mouth disease has spread to 31 schools and three childcare centers, affecting over 175 students and staff. Officials say the surge is linked to reduced exposure during the pandemic. (More)

➤ Pigeon Forge: Dollywood announced its iconic Mystery Mine roller coaster will close at the end of the Harvest Festival for behind-the-scenes updates, with plans to reopen in 2026. (More)

➤ Three Tennessee schools were ranked in the college women’s soccer coaches poll: Memphis at No. 4, Vanderbilt at No. 10, and Tennessee at No. 14. (See Poll)

➤ The Nashville Predators are on a four-game losing streak after falling to the Ducks on Tuesday night. They’ll look to get back on track at home tonight against the Canucks. (More)

➤ Baylor School topped Rivals’ rankings for the best high school football teams in the state this week, followed by McCallie School and Oakland High School, rounding out the top three. (See Full Rankings)

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

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➤ Toys “R” Us is staging a seasonal comeback with over 20 U.S. pop-up shops, including one at Tanger Outlets in Sevierville, as part of its strategy to revive sales during the Christmas season. (More)

➤ Bristol, Tennessee, approved a 2.5-cent property tax cut after canceling plans for a $5 million stadium bond, following Bristol, Virginia’s, new stadium approval and a recent 33-cent rate hike. (More)

➤ Knoxville leaders unveiled plans to redevelop the former St. Mary’s hospital into senior living, multifamily housing, and townhomes, all while preserving its historic structure. (More)

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[FINAL DAY] The AI Restaurant Brands Are Demanding

Sellouts are good for business, and Miso sold out its initial units of the newest AI-powered kitchen robot, Flippy Fry Station, in just one week.

Why? The $1T fast-food industry faces 144% worker turnover and $20/hour minimum wages in places like California. But these units can boost industry profits by up to $24B. Brands like White Castle already use them.

With partnerships in place with NVIDIA, Amazon, and Uber AI to refine its robots and AI, Miso is currently ramping up its U.S.-based manufacturing to capture a $4B/year annual revenue opportunity.

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➤ The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency invites K–12 students statewide to submit original artwork for the annual Fish Art Contest, promoting creativity and conservation awareness among young artists. (See Details)

➤ Hendersonville honored the Oak Ridge Boys, the beloved East Tennessee music icons, with a bridge-naming ceremony Tuesday, dedicating the Oak Ridge Boys Bridge along Johnny Cash Parkway near Conway Twitty Lane and Clearview Circle. (More)

➤ Memphis musicians have a chance at stardom as NBC’s The Voice hosts open auditions at Cossitt Library, with video callbacks potentially leading to in-person tryouts. (More)

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Thursday, October 23, 2025

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Morristown Complies With AG Warning

Riley Gaines Appointed to Library Board

Tennessee Winter Likely Warmer, Wetter

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