Monday, March 9, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1905, former Confederate officer and Tennessee governor William B. Bate died from pneumonia while serving as a U.S. senator.

Runaway zebras are so 2025—this year it’s a runaway oryx, a large African antelope, keeping Joelton drivers and neighbors on their toes. See details in the story below.

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Southwest Flight Diverted To Atlanta

A Southwest Airlines flight from Nashville to Fort Lauderdale was diverted Friday night to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport after a reported security concern.

Passengers were ordered to keep their heads down and hands raised while officers boarded and removed one man from the plane.

Flight 2094 landed safely around 9:06 p.m., and Atlanta police removed a passenger described by the airline as “in question.”

The FBI determined the passenger was speaking in his native language and it was nothing threatening—no charges will be filed.

Noem Out Before Nashville Press Conference

Former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem spoke at a law enforcement conference in Nashville on Thursday, moments after President Donald Trump announced her removal from the post.

She delivered the remarks at the Sergeant Benevolent Association Major Cities Conference as the leadership shakeup unfolded. Noem later said she will serve as special envoy for the “Shield of the Americas,” a role focused on combating drug cartels.

Trump named Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin as the next DHS secretary, with the change set to take effect March 31.

Oryx on the Loose in Joelton

Drivers near Joelton got a surprise this week when an African oryx, a large antelope with long, straight horns, was spotted darting into traffic.

One commuter said he slammed on his brakes before realizing the animal wasn’t a goat, but a rare antelope that likely escaped from a nearby exotic animal farm.

After multiple sightings, two Cheatham County residents located a loose oryx in a field between Highway 12 and the Cumberland River, watched it overnight while providing corn and water, and alerted officials before the owners safely captured the antelope early Saturday.

Though surprising to see on a morning commute, oryx are legal to own in Tennessee.

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➤ Statewide: Retired NASA astronaut Barry “Butch” Wilmore said he will not run for Tennessee governor after briefly pulling a petition to explore a bid, saying he never formally entered the race. (More)

➤ Knoxville: The University of Tennessee’s chancellor attended a White House roundtable to discuss reforms to college athletics, including national rules for NIL deals. (More)

➤ Lexington: Authorities on Monday said a Nashville teen reported missing in July 2023 was found safe in Lexington, Tennessee, after a multi-agency investigation and turned over to the Department of Children’s Services. (More)

➤ Memphis: Health care executive Mitch Graves has been appointed board chair of the Tennessee Valley Authority, bringing more than 30 years of leadership experience. (More)

➤ Nashville: ICE arrested a Colombian journalist during a traffic stop, inciting legal challenges as her attorney argues agents showed no warrant. (More)

➤ Murfreesboro: Police arrested two suspects tied to a series of electric scooter thefts on campus after a student reported an abandoned scooter, leading officers to the individuals and the recovery of several stolen scooters. (More)

➤ Tennessee State men’s basketball earned an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament after defeating Morehead State 93-67 to win the Ohio Valley Conference championship on Saturday. (More)

➤ Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant reportedly wants to remain with the team for the 2026-27 season despite his name surfacing in discussions before the NBA trade deadline. (More)

➤ No. 24 Vanderbilt men’s basketball defeated No. 23 Tennessee 86-82 on Saturday, the Commodores’ first win in Knoxville since 2017. (More)

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➤ A chemical spill at FedEx’s World Hub in Memphis forced part of the facility to close, causing potential shipping delays, though no injuries were reported. (More)

➤ Popular Knoxville burger restaurant BurgerBoys is reopening at a former Wendy’s location on Broadway, with the owner offering discounted gift certificates to help fund the comeback. (More)

➤ CareerQuest TN hosted about 200 regional high school students on Friday for an “All About Business” event featuring career panels, interview training, networking tips, and a business plan contest with cash prizes up to $2,000. (More)

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➤ The Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga opened Scuttlebutt Reef on Saturday, an interactive exhibit teaching visitors about lesser-known ocean creatures through hands-on learning. (More)

➤ A Knoxville family plans to open Buffleheads, a duck-themed entertainment venue, this summer featuring duckpin bowling, arcade games, and multiple bars. (More)

➤ Music City Children’s Museum began talks with East Bend developers about building Nashville’s first children’s museum on a redeveloping 47-acre riverfront scrapyard site. (More)

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