Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1932, singer Loretta Lynn, who built a six-decade career as one of the most influential and awarded artists in country music history, was born in Kentucky. Lynn died in 2022 at her home in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee.

One Sunday, some runners at the Knoxville Marathon accidentally went the “extra mile,” literally, after a mapping error added half an extra mile to their route. See details below.

Becoming a millionaire sounds like something reserved for the highest earners or people who catch a big break. But the math tells a different story. On today’s episode of The Flyover Podcast, host Ayla Brown breaks down how consistent investing, even on an average income, can quietly build serious wealth over time. Even make you a millionaire! So what do the numbers say, what could you invest in, and how realistic is it for most people? Tune in here!

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Some in GOP Push Food Aid Return

Tennessee lawmakers are moving to override Gov. Bill Lee and restore a federal summer food program that previously helped feed about 700,000 children statewide.

A bipartisan group, led by two rural Republicans, is backing legislation requiring the state to rejoin the program, which once brought in $84 million but carries about $5 million in administrative costs.

Lee has rejected the funding multiple times, opting instead for a smaller state pilot that reaches far fewer kids.

The bill heads to a key Senate committee this week as pressure builds from educators, local leaders, and anti-hunger advocates.

School Takeover Momentum Builds

A Tennessee state senator is pushing for state intervention in Memphis-Shelby County Schools following an audit citing “widespread operational failures.”

Sen. Brent Taylor plans a floor motion to create a state-appointed oversight committee, calling it a final step to address years of poor management.

Auditors found nearly 200 financial deficiencies from 2021 to 2024, including $1.1 million in waste and abuse.

District leaders and some Democrats caution against major changes before the full audit is complete.

Marathon Mix-Up Extends Race

Some runners in the Knoxville Marathon ended up going about a half-mile too far after a course confusion at the Neyland Drive turnaround during Sunday’s race.

Organizers initially said a lead vehicle took participants past the correct turnaround point, then later walked that back, saying runners missed arrows on the ground and followed a police cone too far.

The error could affect qualifying times for other races, frustrating participants who trained for precise goals.

Officials say they’re reviewing procedures to prevent a repeat in the future.

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➤ Statewide: Most Tennessee counties kept unemployment below 5% in January as the statewide rate held at 3.5%, still under the national average. (See Map)

➤ Hickman County: The family of a man killed in last year’s explosives plant blast is demanding $150 million from Accurate Energetic Systems, citing 100 safety violations. (More)

➤ Memphis: A local entertainer, HypeMan, says he was injured after being tackled by National Guard members on Beale Street. (More)

➤ Murfreesboro: City officials are considering utility rate increases of about $3 a month for most households to help fund major wastewater and infrastructure upgrades. (More)

➤ Williamson County: A driver and her pet ferret named Nugget both walked away safe after a rollover crash on I-840, with the driver sustaining only minor injuries and Nugget escaping without a scratch. (More)

➤ Knoxville: Local fire crews helped deliver two babies during separate emergency calls in March. Both mothers and newborns have been reported healthy. (More)

➤ Collierville’s Dragon Stadium topped a ranking of the state’s top five high school football stadiums, followed by Gallatin’s Green Wave Stadium and Oak Ridge’s Blankenship Field. (See List)

➤ Tennessee softball’s Karlyn Pickens threw her fourth career no-hitter this weekend in a 5-0 win at Kentucky, striking out 12 batters on just 99 pitches. She has now thrown a no-hitter in each of her four seasons as a Lady Vol. (More)

➤ The Memphis Grizzlies closed out the NBA season on an eight-game losing streak and finished the year with a 25-57 record. They’ve got the sixth-best odds to land the No. 1 pick this summer. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: NHL | MLB | NCAAB | NCAASB | Soccer

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➤ A new study found that Tennessee has the second-highest first-year business failure rate in the nation at 29.3%, highlighting the challenges of sustaining new ventures in the state. (More)

➤ A Chattanooga chef and Clumpies Ice Cream director has purchased the company from Rock City Enterprises, keeping ownership local. (More)

➤ Nashville’s historic Cumberland hardware store says a lack of free parking is driving customers away and could force it to close after more than 40 years. (More)

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➤ Coca-Cola is rolling out limited-edition cans for all 50 states ahead of America’s 250th birthday. Tennessee’s design features a music note that pays tribute to its entertainment legacy. (See Cans)

➤ The 51st annual World’s Largest Raccoon Hunt brought hunters and families to Decatur County over the weekend. The volunteer effort raises money for St. Jude and pediatric cancer research. (More)

➤ Tattoo Fest Memphis returned over the weekend, bringing more than 200 artists and vendors to Graceland. Visitors browsed, booked, and got tattooed by nationally recognized talent. (More)

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Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Some in GOP Push Food Aid Return

School Takeover Momentum Builds

Marathon Mix-Up Extends Race

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