Monday, December 16, 2024

Good Morning! On this day in 1864, the Battle of Nashville was fought during the Civil War. Union forces under General George H. Thomas defeated Confederate forces commanded by General John Bell Hood.

Feeling sluggish this Monday? Check out our featured video with Joe, the sloth from the Knoxville Zoo, who can relate to taking extra time to move.

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Lawmakers Propose New Illegal Immigration Bills

Two Tennessee lawmakers have introduced legislation aimed at addressing illegal immigration, including measures that require local law enforcement to transport undocumented immigrants to sanctuary cities and propose distinctively colored driver’s licenses for noncitizens.

House Bill 10, introduced by Republican Rep. Todd Warner, mandates local police to request Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainers for every undocumented immigrant encountered in Tennessee.

House Bill 11, sponsored by Republican Rep. Scott Cepicky, proposes that driver’s licenses issued to noncitizens feature a distinct color to streamline the verification process for employers and agencies, though the state already requires proof of citizenship to obtain a state-issued driver’s license.

Record Number of Travelers Expected

Millions of people are expected to travel during the year-end holiday season, with a near-record number of Tennesseans and a record-high number of Americans on the move, according to AAA.

Between Dec. 21 and New Year’s Day, 2.77 million Tennesseans are projected to travel at least 50 miles from home—an increase of over 62,000 compared to last year but about 62,000 short of the 2019 record.

Nationally, AAA estimates 119.35 million Americans will travel this holiday season, surpassing the 2019 record by 64,000.

AAA attributes the surge in travel to several factors, including steady economic growth, slowing inflation, strong employment levels, and increased consumer spending. For more details, watch this video report.

Drone Sightings in Middle Tennessee

Drones have been spotted across Middle Tennessee and southern Kentucky, mirroring mysterious sightings reported nationwide.

Residents in Nashville, Lebanon, and Nortonville, Kentucky, reported observing unusual drone activity, including grid-like flight patterns and rapid movements.

Despite the buzz, Metro Nashville Police and the FAA say they’ve received no formal complaints and clarified that flying drones is generally legal if operated under the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines.

The FAA continues to monitor drone activity but reports no significant increase in sightings from pilots or airports.

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➤ Statewide: Gov. Bill Lee has urged lawmakers to advance his proposed school voucher legislation, emphasizing support from President-elect Donald Trump. (More)

➤ Knoxville: The National Association of Realtors named the city as one of its top 10 housing hot spots for 2025 in the U.S. (See List)

➤ Murfreesboro: Nearly 100 Christmas trees valued at $12,000 were stolen from a Boy Scouts fundraiser. (Watch Report)

➤ Madison: An 18-year-old is facing charges after pointing a laser at a plane and a helicopter. (More)

➤ Memphis: A former office manager for a Memphis law firm is accused of going on a shopping spree with the company credit card, spending $1.25 million over two years. (More)

➤ Cocke County: The county’s jail has remained closed since Hurricane Helene due to mold and asbestos contamination, with no timetable in place for its reopening. (More)

➤ The Tennessee Titans fell at home 37-27 to the Cincinnati Bengals, with the Titans heading to Indianapolis next week to play the Colts. (More)

➤ The University of Tennessee women’s basketball team dominated North Carolina Central in a 139-59 win that included 30 three-pointers among multiple offensive records broken by the team. (More)

➤ Nashville secured the FCS National Championship at FirstBank Stadium, the home of the Vanderbilt Commodores, through 2027, in an exciting move for the area’s football fans. (More)

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➤ Tulsa-based AAON, a heating and air conditioning company, announced that it is expanding its operations in Memphis and will add nearly 800 jobs over the next few years. (More)

➤ Raising Cane’s announced that its new Knoxville location on Kingston Pike will open on Jan. 28, making it the 11th location in the state. (More)

➤ The tallest building in Memphis is changing ownership as 100 N. Main Partners and Kansas City-based Block Real Estate Service now co-own the building in a 50-50 joint venture with plans for a $300 million development. (More)

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➤ A new Vanderbilt University poll reveals Tennesseans’ views on a wide range of political and social issues, ranging from guns to abortion. (See Poll)

➤ Graceland is hosting a massive celebration to honor what would have been Elvis Presley’s 90th birthday from Jan. 8-11. (See Lineup)

➤ A happy Monday from Joe the Sloth at the Knoxville Zoo. Who knew that being chill could be so cute? (Watch Video)

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