Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1962, a fire destroyed the former Franklin Elementary School at Five Points, which was thankfully used only for storage, after flames spread rapidly through its oil-soaked wooden floors.

The Tennessee Titans will be the first NFL team to offer Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology at concession stands, allowing fans to grab food and drinks and leave without checking out when the new Nissan Stadium opens next year. See details in the story below.

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Titans Add Just Walk Out Tech to Stadium

The Tennessee Titans will be the first NFL team to use Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology at concession stands.

The frictionless system will debut at the new Nissan Stadium in 2027, letting fans grab food and drinks and leave without stopping at a register.

The tech relies on a mix of cameras and sensors that track what a shopper takes from shelves, then uses software to create a virtual cart and charge the payment method tied to that fan when they exit. See how it works.

The tech charges customers automatically as they exit.

It’s part of a broader effort to modernize the fan experience at the new venue.

Midweek Storm Could Bring Light Snow

Middle Tennessee is bracing for a temperature roller coaster this week, with a strong cold front arriving Wednesday.

After highs near 60 degrees on Tuesday, temperatures will tumble, and forecasters say snow flurries or light accumulation are possible Wednesday night into Thursday, mainly east of Nashville. The Cumberland Plateau could see up to an inch.

Regardless of snow, bitter cold will follow, with highs barely above freezing by Thursday.

Feral Hog Eradication Underway at Border

Federal and state agencies launched their annual effort this week to reduce the invasive feral hog population at Land Between the Lakes on the Tennessee-Kentucky border.

The USDA Forest Service, APHIS, and state wildlife agencies are using bait traps and aerial infrared technology to capture and euthanize the animals.

Feral hogs pose a serious threat to native wildlife, ecosystems, and even visitors.

Last year, over 1,400 hogs were removed. Operations and increased vehicle and aircraft activity will continue throughout the winter.

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A Pivotal Opportunity in Real Estate, Echoing 2008

A pattern is emerging that only happens once every 15 years or so. Typically, only real estate insiders are in a position to act on it in time.

The last time this happened, Blackstone created Invitation Homes and went on a $10 billion buying spree. It resulted in billions in profit, and Invitation Homes is now a public REIT.

Nearly two decades later, the market is aligning again. Another million-dollar operator is moving in. But this time, they’re giving everyday investors a seat at the table.

Just like before, it’s all about timing as the Federal Reserve makes a critical U-turn in its policy.

From 2022 to 2024, the Fed raised interest rates at a historic pace, contributing to 30-40% lower real estate prices today. With the Fed lowering interest rates, this could supply a major tailwind to real estate values going forward.

AARE has spent 20+ years preparing for this exact moment.

They’ve assembled a war chest of income-producing properties, with $2.75B+ in transactions.

Their experience gives AARE a strong advantage in today’s market.

And they’re still at ~$39M valuation, while other REITs are valued 100x more.

Many of these REITs saw massive upside last cycle thanks to buying sprees of their own:

Prologis stock gained 950%
American Tower stock gained 910%
Crown Castle stock gained 1,300%

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➤ Statewide: Tennessee was ranked the 44th healthiest state in the nation in a new report from the United Health Foundation. (More)

➤ Also Statewide: Child care statewide now costs more than in-state college tuition, with the average annual rate for infant care surpassing tuition at the University of Tennessee. (See Report)

➤ Nashville: Rep. Aftyn Behn, D-Nashville, announced she will not seek the Democratic nomination later this year and will instead run for reelection to her state House seat. (More)

➤ Grundy County: Savage Gulf State Park has expanded by 670 acres, marking a conservation milestone to protect rare wildlife and pristine waterways. (See Photos)

➤ White House: Quick-thinking guests helped slow a fire at a Quality Inn by dousing flames with water before firefighters arrived. Officials said their action may have saved the hotel. (See Video)

➤ Gatlinburg Golf Course was named the state’s 2025 Public Course of the Year thanks to its top-tier turf and scenic Smoky Mountain views. (More)

➤ Men’s Basketball AP Poll: Vanderbilt rose one spot to No. 10 in this week’s poll, while Tennessee dropped three spots to No. 24. (See Full Poll)

➤ Multiple reports have linked former Ravens coach John Harbaugh to the Tennessee Titans over the last few days, opening up a real possibility he could become the team’s next head coach. (More)

➤ The Tennessee Sports Wagering Council sent cease-and-desist letters to prediction market platforms Kalshi, Polymarket, and Crypto.com, ordering them to stop offering sports event contracts to Tennessee customers. (More)

➤ Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. called trade rumors surrounding his teammate Ja Morant “tough” in a recent interview: “It’s just intense… I feel for him.” (More)

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➤ Metropolis Technologies has agreed to a nearly $9 million settlement with the Tennessee Attorney General after an investigation revealed the company overcharged customers at its parking lots. (More)

➤ Chattanooga officials are moving forward with plans for a regional rail partnership that could link the city to Atlanta, Nashville, and eventually Knoxville. (See Details)

➤ Tennessee’s unemployment rate dipped to 3.6% in November 2025, with the state adding nearly 35,000 jobs over the year and most counties reporting jobless rates under 5%. (More)

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Real Estate Is “Too Cheap to Ignore”

That’s the word from the Wall Street Journal.

It’s part of a market cycle that only comes around every 15 years or so.

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Commercial real estate is one of the highest-quality assets on the market. That’s why some REITs are valued at up to $120 billion, more than 100x AARE’s current $39 million valuation, which points to real upside potential.

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➤ World War II veteran Elmer Syler was honored by his Knoxville church on his 100th birthday this past weekend. The celebration recognized his heroic service as a glider rider in the D-Day invasion. (See Elmer)

➤ Black Tie and Boxing event returned to Jackson for a night of glitz, gourmet dining, and live MMA matches. The event benefited The STAR Center’s mission of serving those with disabilities. (See Photos)

➤ The beloved musical Les Misérables is set to take the stage at Nashville’s Tennessee Performing Arts Center next week, bringing the stirring tale to life through seven performances. (See Photos)

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