Friday, February 14, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1849, President James K. Polk from Tennessee became the first sitting president to have his photograph taken at Matthew Brady’s photography studio in New York City. You can see the photo here.

If you’re a Johnny Cash fan, his iconic Memphis home was just listed on the market. You can read more about it and see pictures in Today’s Stories.

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Lee Signs Education Freedom Act

Gov. Bill Lee signed the Education Freedom Act into law on Wednesday evening, marking a significant school choice win for Tennessee families and students.

The law, which takes effect immediately ahead of the 2025-2026 school year, grants families universal school choice regardless of income.

The $500 million program will provide 20,000 students with approximately $7,000 in public funds to cover private school tuition.

The bill passed the Tennessee House by a narrow 54-44 vote and was then approved by the Senate by a 20-13 vote. Watch a report here.

Polk County Highway Washed Away

A section of Highway 30 near Kimsey Mountain Road was washed out due to heavy rainfall, forcing a closure in both directions, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office announced.

A photo shared by officials shows a large portion of the right-hand lane washed away in the 2300 block of Kimsey Mountain Highway, with a white pickup truck that appears to have slid off the road.

TDOT said the closure will be long-term. No injuries have been reported.

Johnny Cash’s Iconic Home for Sale

The former East Memphis home of music legend Johnny Cash is now on the market for $495,000.

Listed on Zillow, the three-bedroom, three-bathroom home at 5676 Walnut Grove Place was built in 1959 and has been recently renovated with a new roof and updated appliances.

Cash moved to Memphis in 1954, working as a vacuum cleaner salesman before recording his first song at Sun Studio on Union Avenue.

He later lived in other Memphis homes before settling in a lakefront property in Hendersonville, where he remained until his passing in 2003.

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➤ Middle Tennessee: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is preparing for potential flooding as heavy rain is expected to continue throughout the weekend across the region. (Watch Video)

➤ Nashville: Former University of Tennessee basketball star Ron Slay recently had his car stolen, and a woman was arrested on multiple charges. (More)

➤ Rutherford County: A plant called the Stones River Bladderpod is found only on the East Fork of the Stones River, making it eligible for a federal listing to protect it. (Watch Video)

➤ Germantown: A woman is suing the city after it claimed she violated a local code by leaving up her giant skeleton yard decoration after the Halloween season. (Watch Video)

➤ Cocke County: The county’s sheriff announced on Wednesday that the jail is not expected to reopen after damage from Hurricane Helene last year. (Watch Video)

➤ Maryville: A physical education teacher at John Sevier Elementary was arrested for DUI and possession of fentanyl. (More)

➤ Tennessee Vols baseball star Alberto Osuna is seeking an injunction to allow him to play another season for the defending national champions. (More)

➤ Memphis Grizzlies stars Ja Morant and Vince Williams Jr. were both out for Thursday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers due to injuries ahead of the NBA All-Star break. (More)

➤ Three Nashville Predators players, Juuse Saros, Filip Forsberg, and Gustav Nyquist, are playing in the 4 Nations Face-Off this week. (More)

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➤ Over 500 JOANN stores will be closed out of about 800 locations, the company announced, including 10 locations across Tennessee. (See List)

➤ Nashville’s Purity Dairy announced it will no longer make ice cream products, though no layoffs are expected. (More)

➤ The Tennessee Aquarium announced its new President and CEO, Andrew Wood, who will replace Keith Sanford after his retirement in December. (Watch Video)

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➤ Four Tennessee cities are listed on the Best Places to Get Married in America ranking, with Nashville at No. 22 and Knoxville at No. 31. (See List)

➤ Here’s a massive list of Valentine’s weekend events in the Nashville area, including concerts, comedy, arts, sports, and more. (See List)

➤ Don’t miss out on special deals for Valentine’s weekend events in Gatlinburg and the Smoky Mountains, including the last chance to participate in Sweet Week. (More)

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