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Friday, November 14, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1809, two Tennessee counties—Giles and Lincoln—were formally established. Giles County is home to the University of Tennessee Southern, while Lincoln was home to the original Jack Daniel’s whiskey distillery.

The final weeks of the year are gearing up to include some of Tennessee’s best celebrations, from Gatlinburg’s 50th annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade to The Nashville Zoo’s Zoolumination Festival. See details in the stories below.

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Blackburn, Hagerty Could Sue Feds Over Jan. 6

Tennessee Senators Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty may soon be allowed to sue the federal government for up to $500,000 per violation for allegedly seized phone records tied to the Jan. 6 investigation.

The provision, tucked into a government spending bill, would retroactively let senators file lawsuits if their data was collected without notice—something special counsel Jack Smith reportedly did in 2022.

Both parties criticized the measure as self-serving, but the House Rules Committee advanced the bill anyway to end the government shutdown.

If passed, taxpayers could be on the hook for millions in legal payouts.

SNAP Shortfalls Leave Tennesseans Struggling

Thousands of Tennessee SNAP recipients received reduced benefits this week after the state issued lower-than-expected payments tied to ongoing federal shutdown fallout.

Officials said 65% of monthly aid was issued, but many recipients reported receiving even less; one woman reported receiving $20 instead of the usual $368.

Gov. Bill Lee said full benefits could be restored by Monday, pending federal approval, and noted that the state acted early to distribute partial funds.

Roughly 700,000 Tennesseans depend on SNAP, and the delays have caused confusion and hardship as families scramble to cover basic needs.

Dark Horse Recording Estate for Sale

The famed Dark Horse Estate in Franklin—where artists like Taylor Swift, Dolly Parton, and Reba McEntire have recorded—is on the market for $24 million.

Owned by musician and entrepreneur Robin Crow, the 10-acre property includes three homes, multiple recording studios, and high-end amenities like a party barn, gym, and wine bar.

Crow is selling the property, which he has owned for 30 years, to expand his growing Dark Horse Institute, which trains students in audio engineering and the music business.

The estate is a landmark in Nashville’s music scene, blending luxury living with deep roots in country and pop history. See photos of the property here.

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➤ Rutherford County: Mayor Joe Carr was hospitalized on Tuesday with nine broken ribs, a lacerated liver, and a semi-collapsed lung after a horse-training accident with his son. (More)

➤ Nashville: Uber’s new women-only ride feature launched locally this week, quickly gaining attention as a long-requested safety option allowing women riders and drivers to match exclusively. (See Details)

➤ Lenoir City: Police are using LIDAR laser technology to identify speeding drivers in heavy traffic, aiming to improve safety as concerns grow in the community. (More)

➤ Alcoa: McGhee Tyson Airport officials approved an $8.5 million budget increase for its new parking garage due to foundation issues, pushing total costs to $197 million with completion now expected in July 2027. (More)

➤ Knoxville: Tennessee athletics director Danny White said the university is exploring a north end zone expansion at Neyland Stadium after 27 straight sellouts and plans to ease gate congestion with added space and improvements. (More)

➤ Overton County: The school district has temporarily suspended the Livingston Academy boys’ basketball team while it investigates hazing allegations. (More)

➤ The Nashville Predators play the Pittsburgh Penguins today in Sweden as part of the NHL Global Series. The game starts midday in the U.S. due to the time difference—so it may be happening as you read this. (More)

➤ Nashville SC captain Walker Zimmerman will leave the club as a free agent this winter after six seasons anchoring the franchise since its MLS debut. (More)

➤ Titans receiver Calvin Ridley returned to practice this week while rehabbing a lingering hamstring injury, and defensive lineman Jeffrey Simmons remained sidelined as he dealt with his own hamstring issue. (More)

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➤ South Korean-based Hyosung HICO will invest $150 million to expand its Memphis plant, increasing power-transformer production by 50% and creating 240 jobs. (More)

➤ Petro’s Chili and Chips will shut down its Market Square location in Knoxville due to a 170% rent hike. The restaurant’s doors are closing for good at 3 p.m. today. (More)

➤ Nashville officials approved a redevelopment plan to remake Napier Place and Sudekum Apartments into a mixed-income community with more than 2,000 housing units, modern amenities, and a new park. (More)

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➤ Gatlinburg will host its 50th Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade on Dec. 5 with Grammy-nominated Hunter Hayes serving as grand marshal of the free event. (See Details)

➤ A viral video showed a buck charging through the front doors of a Franklin home, prompting police to remind residents about increased deer activity during mating season. (See Video)

➤ The Nashville Zoo’s Zoolumination Festival, the largest lantern festival in the U.S., returns this week with over 1,000 glowing silk lanterns, live entertainment, and winter attractions. (More)

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Friday, November 14, 2025

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Blackburn, Hagerty Could Sue Feds Over Jan. 6

SNAP Shortfalls Leave Tennesseans Struggling

Dark Horse Recording Estate for Sale

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