Friday, August 22, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 2018, Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist and bassist Ed King died in Nashville at the age of 68. King was credited with providing the Southern rock group its classic “three-guitar” sound.

UT alumni might appreciate reading about Doc and Holt, two Labrador K-9s who were named after notable figures in the university’s history. See photos in the story below.

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New Tick Species Spotted in TN

A disease-carrying tick from East Asia, known as the longhorned tick, has made its way into Tennessee and 20 other U.S. states.

First spotted in Michigan in June, it likely arrived on livestock and poses health risks including high fevers and low blood platelet counts.

The longhorned tick is notable for its ability to self-reproduce without mating.

Health experts urge residents to use repellents, cover up outdoors, and seek medical help if symptoms like rashes appear after a bite.

Opry Star Healing After ‘Freak Accident’

Country music icon Bill Anderson, 87, is recovering after a fall at home left him unable to walk and forced him to cancel his Saturday, Grand Ole Opry appearance.

The longtime Opry member, who has held a spot on the roster since 1961, said he injured his leg climbing into bed but is now improving with rest and treatment.

Anderson also canceled a songwriting session and State Fair event but expects to return for more shows, including the Opry’s 100th anniversary celebration this fall.

Wienermobile Rolls Back into Memphis

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is back in Memphis through Sunday, making stops at local grocery stores, a food show, and the Children’s Museum.

Driven by “Tailgate Trey” and “Relish Raena,” the iconic hot dog car is handing out wiener whistles and hosting meet-and-greets after a previously cut-short visit earlier this year.

Events run daily across the city and parts of north Mississippi. Sunday wraps up the tour at the Children’s Museum on Central Avenue.

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➤ Statewide: East Tennessee fire departments report that up to 80 percent of their calls are now for medical emergencies, prompting expanded EMT training for firefighters. (More)

➤ Anderson County: A $10.7 million cleanup of the long-abandoned American Nuclear Corporation site has been completed after decades of leaked radioactive waste. (More)

➤ Murfreesboro: A new citywide campaign seeks to reduce panhandling by installing downtown signs directing residents to support local charities instead of making direct donations. (More)

➤ Gatlinburg: Officials are urging residents to use fake produce like pumpkins and gourds in fall decoration displays to reduce the risk of black bear encounters. (More)

➤ Nashville: Local officials are warning residents about scammers posing as utility workers demanding immediate payment under threat of power shutoff. (More)

➤ Memphis: Memphis International Airport was awarded $50.6 million in federal grants for improvements like modernized terminals and improved winter operations. (More)

➤ The No. 6-ranked Tennessee women’s soccer team continued its dominant start to the season, beating No. 4 UCLA on the road this week. The Lady Vols now have two top-five wins to start the season. (More)

➤ East Tennessee State will play both Iowa transfer quarterback Cade McNamara and North Carolina transfer quarterback Jacolby Criswell in their Week 1 game against Murray State. (More)

➤ The Titans wrap up their NFL pre season schedule tonight against the Minnesota Vikings. Click the following link to see live scores and updates from the game. (More)

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➤ Hitachi Energy announced a $97 million expansion of its Alamo manufacturing facility, which will create 100 new jobs, making it Crockett County’s second-largest employer. (More)

➤ Construction on Tennessee’s tallest tower, the 60-story Paramount tower in downtown Nashville, begins Sept. 15 with 360 apartments and 140 condos scheduled for completion by May 2028. (More)

➤ Knoxville City Council is considering an ordinance allowing businesses citywide—not just in the central business district—to apply to create outdoor patios on wide sidewalks. (More)

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AI Threats That Could Shatter Your Dreams

The impact of artificial intelligence isn’t just hype anymore; it’s happening right before our eyes. While it may be shaping the future, it could also unleash major damage to the U.S. economy, potentially putting millions of retirement savers at risk.

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➤ Doc and Holt, two specially trained Labrador K-9s named after influential University of Tennessee figures, have joined the campus’s police force. (See K-9s)

➤ The Colquitt Foundation donated $750,000 to restore barns, cabins, and schools in Great Smoky Mountains National Park that were damaged by Hurricane Helene. (More)

➤ King University in Bristol is offering free college classes—with no tests or grades—to adults 60 and over through its Lifelong Learner Program, featuring subjects like jazz and theatre. (More)

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Friday, August 22, 2025

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New Tick Species Spotted in TN

Opry Star Healing After ‘Freak Accident’

Wienermobile Rolls Back into Memphis

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