Monday, April 20, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1914, actress Betty Lou Gerson, best known as the original voice of Cruella de Vil in Disney’s 101 Dalmatians, was born in Chattanooga. Gerson was often recognized for her distinctive, dramatic voice.

When storms hit Clarksville, one woman brought the barn inside, sheltering her horse in the kitchen until the skies cleared. See photos of the comical moment in the story below.

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TN Names June Nuclear Family Month

Gov. Bill Lee signed a resolution designating June as Nuclear Family Month, highlighting households with married parents and children as a foundational social structure.

The measure, first introduced in 2025, is symbolic and does not establish an official holiday.

Supporters say it reinforces long-held state values and draws attention to research on child well-being in two-parent homes.

Critics, including LGBTQ+ advocates, argue that the celebration excludes other family structures.

Summer EBT Returns

Tennessee lawmakers approved $7 million to bring back the Summer EBT food program in 2027, restoring federal grocery support for hundreds of thousands of children.

The program, which provides about $120 per child, won’t be available this summer, marking a second year the state has opted out.

In the meantime, officials plan a smaller, state-run effort reaching fewer families, while local groups step in to fill gaps.

Supporters call the new funding a step forward in tackling child hunger statewide.

Million Bees Swarm after Truck Crash

A truck hauling roughly 1 million bees crashed near an I-40 East ramp in Knoxville, triggering a brief but chaotic shutdown of the busy downtown connector.

The crash, reported late Friday morning, sent bees swarming across the area and forced drivers to stay inside their vehicles unless properly protected.

Crews worked quickly to unload the truck, contain the bees, and reopen the ramp within hours, though traffic backed up toward I-640 during cleanup.

By early afternoon, all bees were safely removed, and the roadway was back open, with no major injuries reported.

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➤ Memphis: Arkansas State Police arrested a 63-year-old woman after she stole a Memphis ambulance, led officers on a brief pursuit, and surrendered without incident in West Memphis, Arkansas. (More)

➤ Knoxville: The University of Tennessee opened a new forensic anthropology lab, tripling its capacity to handle missing persons cases. (More)

➤ Also Knoxville: A 16-year-old motorcyclist speeding on I-40 lost control and crashed into a guardrail on Saturday, resulting in both feet being amputated, police said. (More)

➤ Clarksville: A local woman brought her horse inside her home during severe storms after the weather moved in too quickly for her to reach the barn, keeping the animal safe until conditions improved. (See Photos)

➤ Also Clarksville: Police retired K9 Riggs after six years of service, with the dog adopted by handler Officer Lyssed Pacheco following city council approval earlier this month. (More)

➤ Nashville: Tennessee Performing Arts Center unveiled plans for a new East Bank campus featuring four venues, with leaders targeting a 2030 opening. (See Rendering)

➤ Tennessee men’s basketball landed VCU guard Terrence Hill Jr., the nation’s No. 18 transfer, who chose the Vols over Kansas after averaging 15.0 points and showcasing strong all-around efficiency. (More)

➤ Vanderbilt baseball left fielder Braden Holcomb reeled in a leaping catch at the warning track on Saturday as the team evened its weekend series with an 8-7 win over Kentucky. (See Catch)

➤ Legendary college football coach Nick Saban, who purchased a minority stake in the Nashville Predators in December, is reportedly involved in the team’s search for a general manager. (More)

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➤ A Sports Illustrated resort is set to open on Nashville’s Music Row this year, offering suites and sports-themed amenities for fans and travelers. (See Details)

➤ T-Mobile plans to lay off 200 workers at its Chattanooga call center starting June 8, cutting about one in five jobs as part of a permanent workforce reduction. (More)

➤ Walmart will remodel and modernize eight Tennessee stores this year, adding updated layouts, technology, and expanded pickup and delivery options. (More)

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➤ Autonomous delivery robots will soon debut at Tennessee Tech, bringing food across its Cookeville campus and making dining more convenient for students and staff. (More)

➤ Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience will come to Memphis on Sept. 26, blending orchestral music with Delta blues storytelling in a hometown performance. (More)

➤ Dolly Parton leads a new U.S. poll as the most favored public figure, earning 65% net favorability driven by her music career, philanthropy, and broad appeal across political lines. (More)

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