Friday, September 12, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1910, the Appalachian Exposition of 1910 opened in Knoxville. Running through Oct. 12, this fair included demonstrations of new technologies and other modes of progress—the first event of its kind held in the southern Appalachian area.

In the wake of conservative thought leader Charlie Kirk’s assassination, Middle Tennessee State University moved quickly to terminate an assistant dean’s employment after she posted offensive commentary on social media. See details in the story below.

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MTSU Fires Dean After Comments on Kirk

Middle Tennessee State University fired Assistant Dean Laura Sosh-Lightsy after she posted “callous” remarks about conservative leader Charlie Kirk’s assassination.

Sosh-Lightsy, who oversaw student conduct, drew immediate backlash for saying Kirk “spoke his fate into existence” and doubled down despite criticism.

After U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn demanded action, MTSU’s president said her comments made her unfit for a student-facing role.

Kirk, 31, was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University and was slated to appear at a Murfreesboro conference next week.

First ICE Detainees Arrive at Mason Facility

The shuttered West Tennessee Detention Center in Mason has reopened as an ICE facility, with 20-25 detainees reportedly arriving this week.

Operated by CoreCivic, the prison is expected to house more detainees in the coming weeks and create nearly 250 jobs.

Some residents remain wary, citing past complaints about CoreCivic’s management, but Mayor Eddie Noeman says the move will boost the town’s economy with new tax revenue and jobs.

The facility last operated in 2021 before its federal contract expired.

‘American Idol’ Heads to Belmont for Auditions

American Idol will hold auditions for its 24th season at Belmont University in Nashville, school officials announced this week.

Belmont students will be invited to sit in the live audience, and the show is also offering them a special virtual audition day on Sept. 23.

Judges this season include Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie, with the new season set to air in the spring.

Several Belmont alumni have previously competed on the show, including Walker Burroughs, Melinda Doolittle, and Kimberly Locke.

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➤ Statewide: Tennessee Reps. Tim Burchett and Andy Ogles questioned experts on unidentified aerial phenomena at a Capitol Hill hearing after a video showed a missile deflecting off a fast-moving object near Yemen. (More)

➤ Memphis: Gov. Bill Lee announced 50 additional Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers will join local law enforcement and the FBI’s Operation Viper to combat crime. (More)

➤ Oak Ridge: The Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management and United Cleanup Oak Ridge demolished Building 3003 at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, clearing 10,000 square feet to prepare for future nearby facility removals. (See Photos)

➤ Nashville: Netflix’s current No. 2 most-watched show, Love Con Revenge, features Todd Dean, a local man accused of defrauding women nationwide for money. (More)

➤ Knoxville: Area native and U.S. Air Force medic Jada McMillan received the key to the city of Sedalia, Missouri, after rescuing a 23-year-old nurse from a smoking car wreck. (More)

➤ Sevierville: Dollywood announced it will host its inaugural Run Dollywood race weekend in April, offering a 5K, 10K, and kids’ fun run through the park with live music and on-course entertainment. (See Details)

➤ Virginia Tech defensive end commit Andrew Rogers is attending Tennessee’s matchup with Georgia this weekend as the Vols try to flip his commitment. He was previously scheduled to visit the Hokies during their game against Old Dominion. (More)

➤ The Vanderbilt football team hosted streamer IShowSpeed and comedian Theo Von in Nashville on Wednesday ahead of its weekend matchup with undefeated South Carolina. (More)

➤ Tennessee racer Dawson Sutton drove the No. 26 truck featuring UT’s orange and white Volunteer branding in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at Bristol Motor Speedway. (See Truck)

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➤ Mel’s Drive-In, the San Francisco diner made famous in American Graffiti, has opened its first location outside California in downtown Nashville, taking over the former B.B. King’s Blues Club space. (More)

➤ Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison briefly surpassed Elon Musk as the world’s richest person—a milestone tied to Oracle’s booming growth and $1.35 billion Nashville campus. (More)

➤ First Watch will open its first Shelby County location on Sept. 22, replacing a former Chili’s, and will celebrate with complimentary Project Sunrise coffee and other giveaways. (More)

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➤ Netflix has renewed Leanne, a sitcom starring Knoxville comedian Leanne Morgan, following a successful first season that showcased local humor and family dynamics. (More)

➤ The Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation and Tennessee Department of Education gave six free books to each student at 23 Memphis schools on Wednesday as part of a statewide reading initiative. (See Photos)

➤ The Country Music Hall of Fame will launch a three-year exhibit, Muscle Shoals: Low Rhythm Rising, featuring rare artifacts and programs highlighting the Alabama town’s pivotal role in shaping American music. (See Details)

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Friday, September 12, 2025

Friday, September 12, 2025

MTSU Fires Dean After Comments on Kirk

First ICE Detainees Arrive at Mason Facility

‘American Idol’ Heads to Belmont for Auditions

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