Friday, October 9, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1797, Tennessee lawmakers created Cocke County out of part of Jefferson County, naming it for William Cocke, one of the state’s first two U.S. senators. Today the county is home to Newport and a slice of the Great Smoky Mountains.

A Georgia baker just took home the top prize at one of Tennessee’s sweetest festivals. What’s your favorite Southern dessert? Hit reply and tell us, and maybe share the recipe.

Today’s sponsor, United States Tungsten, is working to revive domestic tungsten production by redeveloping North Carolina’s historic Tungsten Queen facility as demand for this critical metal grows across AI, technology, and other strategic industries.

Armed Man Killed at Nashville Courthouse

A security officer fatally shot a man who pulled a pistol and a knife at the Fred D. Thompson Federal Building & Courthouse in downtown Nashville around 9:30 a.m. yesterday.

Police said the man tried to fire his gun at the security checkpoint, but it failed, and he pulled a knife before the officer shot him.

The man, in his 40s and from out of state with ties to Nashville, died at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Police haven’t yet released his name.

Police said it was the first incident of its kind at the courthouse, and the TBI is leading the investigation alongside federal officials.

DACA Recipients Report License Denials

Some Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program recipients in Tennessee say they’re being turned away when trying to renew their driver’s licenses, according to a local immigrant rights group.

The group blames new rules from the state Department of Safety and Homeland Security.

DACA is a federal program created in 2012 that shields some immigrants brought to the U.S. as children from deportation and lets them get work permits, and more than 7,000 recipients live in Tennessee.

It’s not yet clear how many people have been affected or exactly what the new rules require.

Trump to Rally in Clarksville Saturday

President Donald Trump is set to return to Tennessee for a midterm rally in Clarksville on Saturday, just weeks after visiting Knoxville.

The stop is part of what Trump calls a 32-day campaign tour to boost Republicans ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms.

“We win when I’m on the ballot,” Trump told supporters at an Ohio rally last weekend.

The president is also reportedly expected to visit nearby Fort Campbell on Saturday, when the remnants of Tropical Storm Isaias could bring rain to the area.

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➤ Statewide: Gov. Bill Lee is letting farmers use untaxed dyed diesel on the roads for the rest of October, potentially saving about $100 as regular diesel nears $6 a gallon. (More)

➤ Nashville: Christa Pike has regained consciousness and is taking limited steps with help more than a week after her failed execution. Her attorneys are seeking an investigation. (More)

➤ Also Nashville: The new enclosed Nissan Stadium remains on track to open in February 2027, with crews installing seats, exterior signs, and LED lighting at the 60,000-seat venue. (See Update)

➤ Memphis: A firefighter was hurt battling a southeast city house fire but has since been released from the hospital. The fire was reportedly caused by an electrical malfunction. (More)

➤ Chattanooga: Head of the Hooch organizers say the rowing regatta will stay in the city, with races set for Nov. 7-8 at Ross’s Landing. (More)

➤ Signal Mountain: Deputies found a missing Virginia resident dead near a waterfall on the Falling Water Trail after responding to a suspicious vehicle report Wednesday night. (More)

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➤ No. 15 Tennessee (4-1) will visit Arkansas (2-3) Saturday afternoon, with Josh Heupel still keeping his starting quarterback a secret after George MacIntyre sparked last week’s win over Auburn. (More)

➤ The Titans are set to host Houston on Sunday, still searching for their first win under Robert Saleh after a 24-18 loss in Baltimore. (More)

➤ Vanderbilt hosts Ole Miss at FirstBank Stadium on Saturday, one week after visiting Georgia, as the Commodores face back-to-back College Football Playoff teams from last season. (More)

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➤ Living Spaces Furniture bought the former IKEA property in Cordova for $22 million, revealing the retailer behind last week’s sale. (More)

➤ The Boring Company now has two boring machines digging under Nashville for its Music City Loop, with a third coming in late October and a fourth by year’s end. (More)

➤ Fall is peak season for Sevier County agritourism, with visitors flocking to corn mazes, pumpkin patches, and the Apple Barn’s 50th anniversary festival. (More)

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➤ Georgia’s Nancy Crosby took first place at the National Banana Pudding Festival in Hickman County, where bakers had one hour to put a twist on the classic dessert. (More)

➤ A dog rescued from a drain pipe at a Chattanooga Goodwill has been named Georgie and is recovering at McKamey Animal Center. (Meet Georgie)

➤ Scientists want your Joro spider photos as the fifth annual Joro Spider Spotting & Photo Contest runs Oct. 12-18 to help track the invasive species. (More)

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Friday, October 9, 2026

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Armed Man Killed at Nashville Courthouse

DACA Recipients Report License Denials

Trump to Rally in Clarksville Saturday

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