Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1998, a historic outbreak of at least 13 tornadoes ravaged Middle Tennessee for nearly a full day, with one tornado striking downtown Nashville.

A broken printer is leading to delays in some Tennessee residents receiving their Real IDs ahead of the May 7 deadline – but a state spokesperson shared what residents should do while they wait. Find out more in the story below.

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Tennessee ‘Real IDs’ Face Delays

Tennessee’s Deputy Director of Communications confirmed that a printer failure may prevent some Tennesseans from receiving their requested Real ID ahead of the May 7 federal enforcement deadline.

The government printing facility has since returned to full production capacity, with the state projecting that delays should not extend beyond 20 business days.

Residents who don’t receive their updated ID in time should use their purchase receipt as an interim form of ID. Authorities say residents with questions or concerns should contact the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security.

Two Counties Rank High in U.S. Hit-and-Runs

A national study revealed that two Tennessee counties have some of the highest rates of hit-and-run crashes in the United States.

According to the report, Shelby County ranks second in the nation, while Davidson County ranks sixth.

The study’s authors said the study was based on five years of federal transportation data. Counties were ranked according to the number of fatal hit-and-run crashes per 100,000 residents.

County Pushes Bonds for Storm Repairs

The Carter County Commission’s budget committee recommended issuing $40 million in bonds to cover repair costs for local infrastructure destroyed by Hurricane Helene.

County officials say they anticipate reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) after submitting paid bills.

The state is set to cover the first three years of interest payments on hurricane relief bonds if reimbursement doesn’t happen immediately.

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➤ Knoxville: The office of Trustee Justin Biggs is under investigation for using taxpayer funds to rent expensive hotel rooms and lease new vehicles for personal use. (More)

➤ Claiborne County: The sheriff’s office is searching for 59-year-old inmate Larry Keith Poore, who escaped from custody on Monday while on a work detail. (See Mugshot)

➤ Memphis: Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has filed a lawsuit to dissolve a Memphis organ transplant nonprofit after it misrepresented how donations would be used. (More)

➤ Cheatham County: A former physician was ordered to pay nearly $20 million to the Medicare program as restitution for healthcare fraud, including receiving kickbacks and bribes. (More)

➤ Bristol: The Tennessee Law Enforcement Accreditation Program granted accreditation status to the Bristol Police Department following a three-year process. (More)

➤ The Nashville Predators fell 7-3 to the Utah Hockey Club in the season’s second-to-last game Monday, but Predators star center Ryan O’Reilly eclipsed 20 season goals for the ninth time in his career. (See goal)

➤ The Memphis Grizzlies late last night took on the Golden State Warriors in the NBA play-in tournament game, with the winner claiming the 7th seed in the Western Conference playoffs. (See Score)

➤ The state legislature asked the Commodity Futures Trading Commissions to shut down prediction betting platforms, saying they violate sports betting regulations. (More)

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➤ Carter County residents are speaking out against one couple’s plans to place a “glamping retreat” on their property, citing rumors that the retreat will function as a brothel. (More)

➤ Hoar Construction broke ground on a new 116,000-square-foot University of Tennessee student center, which is set to open for the Fall 2027 semester. (See photos)

➤ Comcast’s RISE Program is planning to award 100 Nashville small businesses with grant packages, including technology improvements, coaching, and cash. (More)

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➤ Tennessee Brew Works is releasing a special-edition beer to raise funds for David Crockett Birthplace State Park reconstruction efforts due to damage from Hurricane Helene. (More)

➤ A philanthropist’s estate has left a $60,000 donation to the Blount Memorial Foundation, which says it will use the funds for the “care and counseling” of children. (More)

➤ Runners are planning to carry 10 lb. rucksacks full of animal feed to raise awareness for veteran suicide in the upcoming Knoxville Veterans Heritage 10k. (More)

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