Thursday, December 18, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1862, the Battle of Lexington took place, with Confederate Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest’s cavalry routing Union Col. Robert G. Ingersoll’s smaller, inexperienced command.

The latest forecasts are casting doubt on Tennesseans’ hopes for a white Christmas, though a cold front moving in today has meteorologists are recommending residents secure Christmas inflatables against strong winds. See more forecast details in the story below.

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Cold Front, Storms Blow Into Tennessee

A strong cold front will sweep through Tennessee this afternoon and evening, bringing gusty winds, heavy rain, and a few storms.

Wind gusts could top 50 mph on the Cumberland Plateau and 35 mph across Middle Tennessee, prompting weather alerts in both Knoxville and Nashville.

The storms may briefly impact commutes and could down holiday decorations or unsecured items.

The system clears out by Friday, bringing cooler air and highs in the 40s before temperatures rebound into the 60s for Christmas week, leaving little hope for a white Christmas.

Vanderbilt Tests Drug for Rare Disorder

Vanderbilt’s Children’s Hospital in Nashville is running a clinical trial for a new drug aimed at easing chronic hunger in kids with Prader-Willi syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that affects 10,000–20,000 Americans.

The drug, ARD-101, is part of the HERO trial and works by triggering gut hormones to reduce the compulsive eating behaviors that define the condition.

Families are hopeful the treatment could lead to more independence and a better quality of life, though results are still early.

The disorder currently has just one approved treatment and no cure.

Parade Bars Floats That Distract From Jesus

Organizers of the Cookeville Christmas Parade denied entries from both Upper Cumberland Pride and the Putnam County Young Republicans, citing a desire to focus on the Christian message of the holiday.

“We wanted to make much of the person of Jesus born in Bethlehem,” organizers wrote. “To do so and in efforts to minimize distraction from Him, we planned this event with stated prohibitions of special interest groups.”

This follows last year’s controversy, when parade participants were required to sign a statement of faith.

The privately run parade, themed Remember the Reason, is scheduled for Friday.

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➤ Statewide: A state audit found widespread oversight failures at Tennessee’s Department of Children’s Services, including delays in investigations and medical care. (More)

➤ Also Statewide: The Tennessee Department of Health reported a statewide increase in flu cases in early December, though overall case levels remain relatively low compared to other states. (More)

➤ Sparta: A mother is calling for school bus policy changes after her nonverbal son with autism was left alone on a bus and later driven to school in a driver’s personal car without notification. (More)

➤ Nashville: Metro Council plans to vote on an $850,000 Homeland Security grant to strengthen preparedness and response efforts for terrorism and other major emergencies. (More)

➤ Pigeon Forge: Officials have responded to increased bear activity by upgrading commercial dumpsters to bear-resistant models to help protect wildlife and reduce nuisance encounters. (More)

➤ Memphis: Memphis Theological Seminary announced its board will recommend closure after more than 60 years, citing mounting financial and operational challenges facing standalone theological institutions. (More)

➤ Former Alabama football coach Nick Saban bought a stake in the Nashville Predators this week, becoming a minority owner of the franchise. (More)

➤ Tennessee routed No. 11 Louisville 83-62 on Tuesday night at Food City Center, snapping a three-game losing streak as a week of practice paid off for Rick Barnes’ team. (More)

➤ The TSSAA is looking to revise its high school transfer rules to allow student-athletes to switch schools one time in their career for any reason. (More)

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➤ Tennessee’s hardwood industry received more than $880,000 in federal funding to boost exports and support trade missions expanding global partnerships with India and Vietnam. (More)

➤ Nissan moved production of the next-generation Leaf to the United Kingdom and Japan after more than a decade in Smyrna, citing stronger demand in Europe and Asia. (More)

➤ Taylor Swift wore an opal and diamond bracelet from Memphis-based Danes Road Antiques during a recent appearance on The Late Show, giving the small jewelry business a high-profile spotlight. (More)

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Inflation is still bleeding your purchasing power.

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➤ A 96-year-old cartoonist is continuing his decade-long tradition of spreading holiday cheer at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital by drawing for patients. (See Video)

➤ The Savannah Bananas sold out both May Banana Ball World Tour games in Knoxville, drawing more than 107,000 fans to Covenant Health Park and Neyland Stadium. (More)

➤ A Memphis Zoo elephant predicted Cincinnati will beat Navy in the 2026 AutoZone Liberty Bowl, making the pick with help from a 10-year-old St. Jude patient. (See Video)

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Thursday, December 18, 2025

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Cold Front, Storms Blow Into Tennessee

Vanderbilt Tests Drug for Rare Disorder

Parade Bars Floats That Distract From Jesus

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