Tennessee Funds Food Banks Amid Shutdown

Gov. Bill Lee announced $5 million in state grants for food banks across Tennessee on Tuesday, aiming to ease the strain during the ongoing federal government shutdown.

The money will be distributed based on the number of SNAP recipients in each region, with rapid response efforts led by the state’s Faith-Based & Community Initiative.

The move follows the launch of FeedTN.org, a new state-backed site connecting residents with food aid and volunteer opportunities.

More than 120,000 families in Middle Tennessee rely on SNAP to keep food on the table.

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➤ Statewide: Tennessee’s Department of Children’s Services confirmed 10 foster children with complex needs spent nights in state offices last week due to a lack of suitable placements. (See Photos)

➤ Kingsport: Grace AI, a ChatGPT-based virtual assistant, will launch in April to help residents manage utility bills, answer questions, and schedule service. (More)

➤ Memphis: Elyse Warren, a local senior at Millsaps College, has been named a finalist for the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship, which offers full postgraduate funding to Oxford University. (More)

➤ Maury County: Firefighters rescued a driver from a car teetering on a steep embankment Sunday night after a crash. The driver was hospitalized and is expected to survive. (More)

➤ Oak Ridge: Public warning sirens near the Y-12 National Security Complex may be heard this week as officials conduct routine maintenance on the emergency alert system. (More)

➤ Chattanooga: Residents have until 5 p.m. tomorrow to apply for a commemorative flag on the city’s Veterans Bridge, with space awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. (More)

➤ CFP Rankings: Vanderbilt led all teams in the state in the first College Football Playoff Rankings of the season, coming in at No. 14. The Tennessee Vols slotted in at No. 25, while Memphis missed the Top 25 entirely—although they’d still make the bracket as the 12th team if the season ended today. (See Rankings)

➤ The Tennessee Titans traded edge rusher Dre’Mont Jones to the Baltimore Ravens yesterday in exchange for a conditional fifth-round pick. (More)

➤ Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant was asked whether he has joy playing basketball right now, and he answered simply with a “No.” The answer came after his return to the court following a one-game suspension for “conduct detrimental to the team.” (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: NBA | NHL | Soccer | NCAAF | NCAAM | NCAAW

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➤ Canadian grease cartridge maker Biederman will invest $4.4 million to open its first U.S. plant in Hawkins County, creating 48 new jobs. (More)

➤ Hamilton County withdrew from a proposal to redevelop Northgate Mall after officials failed to notify the county in time, costing the project nearly $2 million in expected sales tax support. (More)

➤ Kroger opens a new store today in Clarksville, creating 150 jobs and selling groceries, home goods, and a gas station in a $41 million investment. (More)

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➤ Teenage Franklin siblings collected over 2,800 pounds of food for GraceWorks Ministries through a door-to-door drive, helping to feed 38 families. (More)

➤ The new Museum of Christian and Gospel Music opened in downtown Nashville, showcasing artists from Amy Grant to Lecrae through exhibits, artifacts, and interactive displays. (See Photos)

➤ Tennessee First Lady Maria Lee announced the Tennessee Residence will once again open for free Christmas tours, featuring a Light of the World theme and supporting local charity drives. (More)

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