Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1813, frontiersman Davy Crockett finished a 90-day term of militia service with Francis Jones’s Company of Mounted Riflemen.

Happy Christmas Eve to all our readers! Our staff is taking holiday time off to spend with their families, so today’s edition is a bit shorter than usual. Be sure to look for our Christmas Day edition, featuring some of our readers’ favorite holiday traditions.

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Nashville AI Firm Finds Millions for Musicians

Nashville-based Muserk is using artificial intelligence to help artists recover millions in missing streaming royalties.

Founded by composer Paul Goldman, the company scans billions of data lines from platforms like Spotify and YouTube to locate unreported earnings.

Its AI system, Blue Matter, has recovered more than $100 million worldwide and boosted royalty payments by over 400% for clients in three years.

As AI disrupts the music industry, Muserk is using it to make sure human creators still get paid.

Free Holiday Meals for First Responders

Jason Aldean and Post Malone’s neighboring bars on Nashville’s Broadway will serve free Christmas meals to on-duty first responders through Friday.

The offer, good for meals up to $30, applies to both dine-in and takeout for uniformed personnel at Jason Aldean’s Kitchen and Rooftop Bar and Posty’s.

The move is part of a seasonal show of appreciation for those working through the holidays.

Both bars are operated by TC Restaurant Group and will remain open throughout the Christmas period.

Gatlinburg Wins Christmas Title

Gatlinburg made HGTV’s list of 50 Best Christmas Towns in America, praised for its festive lights, mountain charm, and proximity to Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas.

The East Tennessee town draws holiday visitors with events like breakfast with Santa at the Old Mill and light displays at Anakeesta.

With a population of just 4,000, Gatlinburg earns national attention for turning the Smokies into a Christmas wonderland.

Each state had one town selected for the honor.

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Car insurance premiums up 64% since 2020

Car insurance premiums are up more than 64% since 2020, and Tennessee drivers aren’t immune. Rising repair costs, increased traffic, and more frequent claims have pushed rates higher across the state. See how your current rate compares using Money’s auto insurance comparison tool.

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➤ Old Hickory native Nate Bargatze released the trailer for his first feature film, The Breadwinner, about a stay-at-home dad navigating life after his wife lands a big break. (See Trailer)

➤ A White County family created UCChristmas.com, a website that helps families map out Christmas light displays using Google Maps to build personalized routes. (See Details)

➤ A Christmas gift guide highlights University of Tennessee students’ creative businesses, including hot mustard, cookies, photography, and candles. (See Guide)

➤ Chattanooga’s Tennessee Aquarium celebrates the holidays with weekend SCUBA Claus dives and daily IMAX 3D showings of The Polar Express. (See Details)

➤ The Last Minute Toy Store in Nashville is helping families who missed other charity deadlines by providing free Christmas toys with the help of over 1,000 volunteers. (See Video)

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Some are without knowing it. Insurance prices in Tennessee can differ widely from one company to another. A policy that once made sense may not be the most cost-effective today. Comparing quotes could help you keep more money in your pocket.

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