Thursday, October 15, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1817, Tennessee lawmakers created Morgan County, named for Revolutionary War Gen. Daniel Morgan. Today, the county is home to Frozen Head State Park and the former Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary.

A Knoxville fast-food spot just lost the nickname it earned from years of being swallowed by kudzu. Find out which one in Et Cetera. What’s a quirky local landmark or nickname in your town? Hit reply and tell us.

Your 2027 Social Security raise is official. But a raise is never just a raise. The COLA ripples into what you pay, what you owe, and what you actually keep, and most retirees don’t see the full picture until the January check arrives. Deadlines are in play too, including a window that opens this very week. So how much of your raise is actually yours? On today’s episode of The Flyover Podcast, Ayla counts down the five things that decide what your 2027 check really looks like. Tune in here!

Later today, watch for a message from our partner, Insurify, about an easy way to compare rates from more than 120 insurers and potentially save.

Today’s sponsor, Dr. Steven Gundry MD, is revealing a surprising everyday ingredient that may help visibly reduce stubborn age spots and restore a more youthful-looking complexion.

Early Voting Opens with 3 Amendments

Early voting is underway across Tennessee through Oct. 29, with the governor’s race, state legislative seats, and three proposed constitutional amendments on the ballot.

Amendment One would let judges deny bail to people charged with certain violent crimes, such as second-degree murder and aggravated rape, and require them to explain those decisions on the record.

Supporters say it gives judges another tool to protect communities, while opponents argue the issue doesn’t belong in the constitution and could worsen jail overcrowding.

Amendment Two would ban a state property tax, and Amendment Three would expand crime victims’ rights. Election Day is Nov. 3.

Dolly’s Nephew Fights Restraining Order

Dolly Parton’s nephew and former head of security, Bryan Seaver, filed court documents denying he threatened to harm her estate and business, pushing back on a restraining order sought by her longtime manager, Danny Nozell.

The company that manages Parton’s business interests has accused Seaver of a campaign of threats and intimidation aimed at getting money from her trusts after her death in August.

Seaver has said his messages were private conversations between grieving people that were taken out of context.

A judge extended the temporary restraining order earlier this month, and Parton’s sister Freida has said there’s no family feud over the estate.

State Parks Want Your Input on 12 Plans

Tennessee State Parks will hold public meetings to gather input on management plans for 12 parks, with draft plans now open for comment.

Upcoming meetings include Henry Horton and Johnsonville state parks on Oct. 19 and Hiwassee Scenic River State Park on Oct. 22, all starting at 5:30 p.m. local time.

Each plan is part of a 10-year statewide strategy focused on resource stewardship, the visitor experience, facilities, and day-to-day operations.

The draft plans are posted online, and people who can’t attend can still share feedback through the state’s online comment card.

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Visibly reduce dark spots with 1 ingredient? Doctor reveals how

One of America’s leading heart surgeons believes he just solved the aging dark spots mystery…

And it’s all thanks to his wife, Penny.

You see, for years, Penny had been struggling with stubborn dark spots around her face and neck.

And after failed attempts despite trying expensive creams and treatments…

Dr. Steven Gundry discovered what’s really causing those spots to appear…

And more importantly, how to help visibly reduce them.

The breakthrough?

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➤ Pigeon Forge: After a deadly fall from a Six Flags Over Georgia coaster, Dollywood explained its ride checks, including bolt-by-bolt inspections that can take a month per coaster. (More)

➤ Columbia: Nearly five months after fire destroyed Columbia Farm Supply, owner Craig Teal is still serving customers from the parking lot as investigators look into suspicious activity at the site. (More)

➤ Greene County: Greeneville Energy Authority is expanding its GEA Connect fiber internet across the entire county, a multimillion-dollar buildout set to finish by spring 2029. (More)

➤ Knoxville: A 19-year-old New Jersey man faces felony vandalism charges for decapitating a Smokey statue outside Neyland Stadium. UT police say he admitted to kicking its head. (More)

➤ McKenzie: A local Sonic placed among the top 12 locations nationwide in the Dr Pepper Sonic Games, earning $10,000 for classroom projects in McKenzie schools. (More)

➤ Chattanooga: The historic Tivoli Theatre, known as the “Jewel of the South,” reopens Oct. 20 after a lengthy renovation. (More)

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➤ The Predators’ four-game point streak ended with a 5-2 home loss to Vegas, as two Golden Knights goals came right after Nashville power plays. They host San Jose tonight. (See Recap)

➤ The Titans denied a report that they hired Jeremy Walls, an Arizona Cardinals executive named in a discrimination lawsuit, as they look for a new chief business officer. (More)

➤ No. 14 Tennessee (5-1) and No. 7 Alabama will wear home colors Saturday at 2:30 p.m. CT, their first color-on-color matchup since 1970. (More)

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➤ Waymo began driverless rides to and from Nashville International Airport, rolling out gradually through the Waymo and Lyft apps. (More)

➤ TailGate Brewery plans to take over Yazoo Brewing’s Madison campus later this year and make it the company’s main production facility. (More)

➤ Ford’s Garage, an automotive-themed restaurant with 1920s service station decor, opened its first Tennessee location near Chattanooga’s Hamilton Place Mall. (More)

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Try this age spot trick (it will shock you)

If you think age spots are caused by aging or even sun damage, think again.

In his latest exposé, former chief of surgery Dr. Steven Gundry is launching a crusade against the skincare industry to reveal the biggest lie it has ever told women.

His research points to an everyday kitchen item that can help “eat” these blemishes.

This free presentation is a must-watch.

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➤ Knoxville spent thousands of dollars clearing kudzu behind a Chapman Highway Arby’s, ending its reign as the “Jungle Arby’s.” (See Photos)

➤ Vanderbilt’s marching and athletic bands will pay tribute to Dolly Parton at halftime of Saturday’s game against Arkansas with hits like Jolene and 9 to 5. (More)

➤ Yassin Terou, owner of Knoxville’s Yassin’s Falafel House, drove his food truck to Milton, Florida, to feed hundreds of people recovering from Hurricane Isaias. (More)

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➤ Five things are quietly reshaping your 2027 Social Security check, and most retirees only catch one. (Listen Now)

➤ Global health researchers have linked roughly one in eight new cancer cases worldwide to a dozen common infections, some preventable. (Hear Details)

➤ Federal regulators have accused nine of the nation’s largest banks of closing accounts over customers’ political and religious beliefs. (Listen Now)