Sunday, November 8, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1861, a small group of men from Greene County burned the Lick Creek railroad bridge and four other targeted Confederate railroad bridges and telegraph lines to disrupt supply routes and aid a planned Union invasion.

A second-grader from Brentwood set a world record at the Nashville Half Marathon. Learn more in Et Cetera.

In case you missed it on The Flyover Podcast, Ayla took on the warning spreading all over social media that coffee on an empty stomach is doing damage you can’t feel. Gastroenterologists weighed in, backed by endoscopies on more than 8,000 people, and their answer isn’t what the internet says. Plus, a common morning combo can backfire, sending blood sugar levels climbing when you’d least want them to. So is your pre-breakfast cup safe or not? Tune in here!

Today’s sponsor, Dr. Steven Gundry MD, shares why he believes an overlooked everyday item may affect weight and energy, along with a DIY approach to explore at home.

Neighbors Help Flood Recovery Efforts

Water, shovels, and cash are headed to Copperhill after flash flooding damaged 45 homes and 42 businesses in Polk County.

Torrential rain sent the Ocoee River to a record 18.05 feet Thursday, topping a mark set in 1990. Swift-water teams rescued more than 100 people and 25 dogs across Tennessee and Georgia.

Mayor Greg Barker says money helps most right now, through the city’s disaster relief fund at People’s First Bank. In Chattanooga, a ModWash car wash is collecting supplies through Nov. 14 for its district manager to deliver Nov. 15.

Tellico Plains, which flooded in 2021 and 2023, is gathering water, gloves, and shovels for Copperhill. Mayor Marilyn Parker said help “is still going to be needed four, five, six, seven months from now.”

Carter County Lands State Housing Study

Carter County will get a state-backed housing market study to pin down how many homes it needs to keep pace with growth.

The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) picked 14 counties for the studies, including Sullivan, Unicoi, Greene, and Cocke in East Tennessee. A consulting firm will visit each county and gauge demand for everything from rentals to single-family homes.

Carter’s application came from Noah Morrison, a state rural fellow who started in the county in August and will lead the work locally. Mayor Patty Woodby called the selection “an important step toward better understanding the housing needs of our community.”

The state already ran the same studies for every West Tennessee county to prepare for Ford’s BlueOval City truck plant. TNECD Assistant Commissioner Brooxie Carlton said that work showed “how valuable county-specific housing data can be” to local leaders planning for growth.

Tennessee Layoff Notices Top 6,600 Workers

Tennessee employers have filed layoff or closure notices covering 6,655 workers so far this year.

Seven notices posted since mid-August account for 673 of those jobs, led by Wise Company in Hardin County with 129 and Kilgore Flares in Hardeman County with 127. Pepsi Bottling Group listed 112 Knox County workers, and Del Mar Medical filed the latest notice on Nov. 3, covering 52 in Wilson County.

In Nashville, the General Jackson Showboat will lay off 114 people when it docks for good Dec. 15 after more than 40 years on the Cumberland River. Paint maker Akzo Nobel listed 76 more Davidson County jobs ending Dec. 31.

The notices warn of upcoming closings and mass layoffs, so not every listed worker is out of a job yet. Earlier filings covered 250 workers at TikTok’s Nashville office and 325 at Carlex in Monroe County.

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➤ Memphis: Police are searching for suspects in a blue Honda Accord who fired at officers trying to pull them over near Tutwiler Avenue and North Graham Street Friday night. Gunfire struck the patrol car’s windshield, but no one was hurt. (More)

➤ Clarksville: Premier Medical Group will pay $2.8 million to settle federal allegations it improperly billed Medicare and TRICARE, the military’s health plan, for care provided by staff other than physicians. (See Details)

➤ Nashville: Metro police charged Keith King Jr., 37, with criminal homicide in the Oct. 25 death of Atlanta man Torey Ward, 45. Witnesses said King held Ward in a chokehold outside a downtown bar. King said he feared for his safety. (More)

➤ Fentress County: A sister and mother who served as caregivers for Andrew Willis are indicted on murder and fraud charges, among others, in his 2024 death. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation brought the charges against Deborah Viola and Deborah Laraway. (More)

➤ Morristown: The Morristown Hamblen Humane Society is cleaning up and caring for sick animals after the shelter flooded overnight. This came after the shelter took in more than a dozen cats and a dog from a cruelty case on Friday. (See Details)

➤ Knoxville: Dollywood and Allegiant flew two Dolly Parton-themed flights from Orlando to Knoxville on Friday. The partners added the second, Flight 2925, after the first sold out. (See Details)

➤ Gatlinburg: Police and firefighters have started flying drones on emergency calls, giving crews a live view from above. (See Details)

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➤ Daune Morris broke loose for a 66-yard touchdown run in the first quarter, and Tennessee’s defense forced three turnovers as the No. 13 Volunteers routed No. 6 Kentucky 34-6 at Neyland Stadium, keeping the Vols’ College Football Playoff hopes alive. (More)

➤ Nashville SC set the MLS single-season points record with 77 after beating FC Cincinnati 2-0 Saturday. Nashville will have home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. (More)

➤ Vanderbilt held off Mississippi State 25-23 in Starkville after leading 16-0 at halftime. It was the Commodores’ first SEC win of the season, snapping a five-game losing streak. (More)

➤ Middle Tennessee beat Western Kentucky 51-42 on Dominic Bourgeois’ 48-yard field goal in the closing seconds, snapping a seven-game losing streak in the “100 Miles of Hate” rivalry. The Blue Raiders then added a touchdown on the Hilltoppers’ desperate lateral attempt. (Watch Kick)

➤ The Tennessee Titans reportedly won’t move running back Tony Pollard ahead of the NFL’s Nov. 10 trade deadline. (More)

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➤ A Brentwood second-grader ran the Nashville Half Marathon in 1 hour and 39 minutes, the fastest time on record for a 7-year-old. Tom Black set the 6-year-old record at last year’s race, too. (Meet Runner)

➤ A Maryville family that lost its home of 40 years to a fire is transforming a garage as the community pitches in to rebuild. First responders believe an extension cord started the blaze, which killed the family’s seven cats. (See Details)

➤ A 500,000-gallon pool in a Covington backyard took Micky Thornton nearly 30 years to build after he started digging in 1993. The childhood dream, with waterfalls, is now a community gathering spot that needs 100 pounds of chlorine a week. (See Pool)

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➤ Waking Up to Pee at Night? It’s Not Normal. If nighttime bathroom trips are disrupting your sleep, you’re not alone – but it’s not something you have to accept. A new report reveals the real reason so many adults wake up to pee and a simple way to support 24-hour bladder control, fewer urges, and fewer leaks. See what’s behind it and how to fix it. Read now.

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