Friday, May 30, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1806, future president, and Tennessee resident, Andrew Jackson fatally shot Charles Dickinson in a duel over a horse bet and insults to Jackson’s wife, surviving a chest wound and later facing little fallout in his rise to the presidency.

Today’s edition will get your weekend off to a great start with positive stories ranging from a student-run creamery to a Knoxville park competing for USA Today’s Best Dog Park title. Find all the feel-good news in the stories below.

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Child Care Costs Hit Record in TN

Tennessee now leads the Southeast in child care costs, with families paying roughly $24,000 a year for one infant and one toddler in daycare, according to a new analysis.

Data shows the cost of child care in Tennessee is equal to about a third of the state’s median household income and more expensive than in-state tuition at virtually all of the state’s public universities.

Gov. Bill Lee acknowledged the strain in his State of the State address, pledging nearly $24 million to expand care access, bolster staffing, and support low-income families.

Nationally, child care costs continue to outpace inflation, with advocates warning that flat federal funding could make things worse.

Trump Pardons Chrisley Reality Stars

Todd and Julie Chrisley, stars of Chrisley Knows Best, were granted full pardons by President Trump May 28 and are set to be released from federal prison.

The couple, convicted in 2022 of defrauding banks out of tens of millions and sentenced to 12 and seven years, respectively, had been serving time in Florida and Kentucky.

Their daughter, Savannah, was active in Trump’s 2024 campaign and led a public push for their release.

Their attorney claims the couple were unfairly targeted due to their conservative views, adding to a string of controversial pardons by the former president.

UT Students Scoop Up Sweet Success

Students at the University of Tennessee are churning out school spirit—literally—with the UT Creamery, a student-run ice cream shop on campus.

Housed in the Food Science building, the program gives students hands-on business, science, and marketing experience through every pint produced.

Flavors include The Sheriff, a nod to Peyton Manning, and Torchbearer Chocolate, which ties directly to campus culture.

Open six days a week near Neyland Drive, the Creamery blends real-world learning with a taste of Rocky Top pride.

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➤ Statewide: A new report has ranked Tennessee 47th in the U.S. for disaster preparedness, citing shortages in trained volunteers, emergency resources, and community resilience. (See Report)

➤ Nashville: City officials are seeking local partners to help deploy 25 Pallet shelters—funded through COVID relief—into temporary housing communities, with concept proposals due June 4 and full plans by June 20. (See Photo)

➤ Knoxville: Police launched a mounted patrol unit, with two horses and three officers now patrolling downtown to enhance crowd oversight and boost public safety at major events. (More)

➤ Johnson City: Johnson’s Literary Depot has opened downtown, offering new and used books and records, plus a literacy program that lets children 12 and under take home books and trade them in later. (More)

➤ Chattanooga: The Tennessee Infrastructure Alliance and Thrive Regional Partnership are urging drivers to ease interstate congestion by using 13 alternative routes, like State Route 58 and Highway 321. (More)

➤ Memphis: Memphis Central High School’s Warrior Band won first place at the prestigious Essentially Ellington Jazz Competition in New York and will be honored Thursday with a celebration on Beale Street. (More)

➤ Tennessee fell 4-3 to No. 2 Oklahoma Thursday after Ella Parker’s walk-off three-run homer in the seventh, spoiling the Lady Vols’ bid for a third win over the Sooners. The No. 7 seed Lady Vols will face No. 3 Florida today in the loser’s bracket. (More)

➤ The Lady Vols are playing the Women’s College World Series with poker chips in their pockets to symbolize that they’re “playing with house money,” although coach Karen Weekly said that the girls were initially confused by the term because they’d never gambled. (More)

➤ A host of Tennessee-based baseball teams kick off their quest for the College World Series today, headlined by No. 1 overall seed Vanderbilt. You can see the entire slate of today’s games at the following link. (More)

➤ The University of Tennessee took to the water this morning to compete for the DI women’s rowing championship. You can watch the event live at the following link. (More)

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➤ The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, for the third time, will be featured on the 38th season of Cops, showcasing its deputies’ daily work and public service. (More)

➤ Knoxville’s Tommy Schumpert Park was nominated for USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Dog Park in the U.S., with with officials encouraging residents to cast their votes daily through June 24. (See Voting Details)

➤ Downtown Nashville has been officially designated a level one arboretum—an outdoor library for trees—featuring over 50 species to support sustainable growth and reduce heat in a low-shade area. (See Maps)