Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1796, Grainger County, named for Founding Father William Blount’s wife, Mary Grainger Blount, was established. Grainger drew from territory previously contained by Knox and Hawkins counties.

Wildlife chaos has descended on the Smokies this week, as wildlife professionals scramble to handle numerous black bear encounters and search for three missing eagles. See details below.

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Starbucks Announces $100M Nashville Hub

Starbucks will invest $100 million to open a Southeast corporate office in Nashville, creating about 2,000 jobs over the next several years, according to a Tuesday announcement that included Gov. Bill Lee.

The office, planned for the Peabody Union development, is already beginning to hire as the company builds out operations.

Executives said Nashville’s location, workforce, and proximity to a growing network of stores and suppliers made it a strategic choice. State leaders credited Tennessee’s business climate and population growth for landing the deal.

Officials say the project could deliver a significant economic boost, though Starbucks has not set a firm timeline for when the office will be fully operational.

Near Miss Between Jets at BNA

Two Southwest Airlines planes came within an estimated 500 feet of each other Saturday evening at Nashville International Airport after an air traffic control instruction put one jet in the path of another.

Both crews received onboard collision alerts and took evasive action: one crew climbed, and the other descended, narrowly avoiding a crash.

The incident began when a landing flight aborted due to gusty winds and was redirected into the departure path of another plane.

The FAA is now investigating what went wrong, as questions mount about controller instructions and safety protocols.

2030 Super Bowl Expected for Nashville

Nashville is expected to be awarded the 2030 Super Bowl, according to a report citing national sports broadcaster Dan Patrick, though the NFL has not officially confirmed the decision.

The timeline lines up with the Tennessee Titans’ new Nissan Stadium, which is scheduled to open in 2027 and would position the city to host major events.

The NFL has already locked in recent Super Bowl sites through 2029 with Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Las Vegas, leaving 2030 as the next open slot.

If confirmed, the Super Bowl would mark one of the largest events ever hosted in the city, bringing significant tourism and economic impact to the region.

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➤ Statewide: A new state law allows schools to offer hunter education courses. Advocates say the goal is to boost hunting participation while teaching firearm safety. (More)

➤ Pigeon Forge: Crews are searching for three missing eagles that flew out of Dollywood’s Eagle Mountain Sanctuary after storm damage knocked down a tree and compromised the aviary. (More)

➤ Also Pigeon Forge: More than 1,200 citations were issued during the unruly Spring Rod Run, up over 70% from the fall. The car event drew thousands, leading to hundreds of calls and dozens of arrests. (More)

➤ Memphis: Four universities in Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi have formed a new AI research consortium seeking to turn the Mid-South into a national hub for artificial intelligence. (More)

➤ Gatlinburg: Park officials closed a popular Smoky Mountains trail after multiple bear encounters over the weekend, including aggressive behavior and one visitor being chased. (More)

➤ Williamson County: Parents are pushing back against a plan to consolidate special education programs, saying moving vulnerable students from familiar schools could disrupt routines and progress. (More)

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➤ Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy could slip out of the first round in tomorrow’s NFL draft after team doctors raised concerns he may need another knee surgery. If that’s true, it could cost him significant time as a rookie. (More)

➤ Meanwhile, the Titans are reportedly considering either Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love or Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey with the fourth pick in the draft. A trade back is also in play. (More)

➤ The Memphis Grizzlies secured the No. 16 pick in June’s NBA Draft after tiebreaker drawings, two spots higher than their worst-case outcome. (More)

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➤ The Tennessee legislature approved a bill that would change how pharmacies operate, even after warnings from CVS that it could close more than 100 stores statewide. (More)

➤ AI-driven tech layoffs are hitting Tennessee as cuts at companies like Oracle and Amazon signal fewer entry-level jobs and potential downward pressure on wages. (More)

➤ American Airlines plans to build its largest lounge at Nashville International Airport. The Admirals Club will reportedly feature airfield views and indoor-outdoor space. (More)

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➤ Hundreds of Tennessee fans lined up for hours in Knoxville to grab discounted Nike gear before the university switches to Adidas under a new 10-year deal starting July 1. (More)

➤ Murfreesboro firefighters rescued 11 ducklings trapped in storm drains after their mother was hit by a vehicle, spending hours removing grates and searching runoff pipes. (See Ducklings)

➤ Grind City Amp, a new outdoor music venue, is opening on the Memphis riverfront this week. The venue hopes to attract national touring acts that have long skipped the city. (See Venue)

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