ICE Doubles Back on Lebanon Mega Center

Vanderbilt Ends Adult Trans Surgeries

Tennessee Farmers Weigh in on Glyphosate

A proposed $7.25 billion settlement between Bayer and plaintiffs alleging that Roundup caused cancer comes as federal officials push to increase glyphosate production, intensifying the debate in Tennessee.

President Trump invoked the Defense Production Act this week to prioritize domestic production of the weedkiller ingredient, while Bayer continues to deny claims that glyphosate causes cancer.

Tennessee farmers say glyphosate is essential and not easily or affordably replaced, warning restrictions could drive up costs and hurt crop yields.

A state bill that would shield pesticide makers from certain failure-to-warn lawsuits passed the Senate but stalled in a House committee after backlash from advocacy groups and trial attorneys. 

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➤ Statewide: Officials began notifying families on Friday about eligibility for the 2026-27 Education Freedom Scholarship Program, which saw applications rise 32% and recorded a 99% renewal rate among returning students. (More)

➤ Signal Mountain: A woman hiking the Rainbow Lake trail was rescued after a falling rock struck her head, and crews carried her out by a stokes basket and ATV to an ambulance. (More)

➤ Crossville: The local Elks Lodge celebrated founding member and WWII Navy veteran George McKeel’s 100th birthday, honoring his Pacific service. (More)

➤ Memphis: Clayborn Temple will be rebuilt as a replica using salvaged historic elements after a 2025 arson fire, with $5 million raised and an additional $3.1 million in federal funding secured. (More)

➤ Nashville: E3 Chophouse, co-owned by Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, and Adam LaRoche, abruptly paused operations as ownership evaluates a possible rebrand following rising costs and market pressures. (More)

➤ Chattanooga: Looie the Lookout visited Erlanger’s Children’s Hospital on Friday, handing out high-fives as excitement builds for the Lookouts’ inaugural home opener. (See Looie)

➤ A fight erupted during the Memphis Grizzlies’ 136-120 loss to the Miami Heat on Saturday after guard Scottie Pippen Jr. charged an opponent over what he called a cheap shot. (See Altercation)

➤ Tennessee men’s basketball rallied from nine points down to take down No. 19 Vanderbilt 69-65 on Saturday. The Vols now hold a 10-4 conference record, good for second place in the SEC. (More)

➤ Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward remains unable to throw after suffering an AC joint sprain in January’s season finale but hopes to resume throwing in March. (More)

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➤ State lawmakers are advancing the Waste to Jobs Act, an extended producer responsibility bill for packaging designed to expand landfill capacity, create jobs, and exempt most small businesses and rural counties. (More)

➤ A proposed I-24 project could demolish the newly opened Pan-Asia Supermarket and more than 20 other South Nashville businesses. (More)

➤ A new report found that about one-third of Tennessee counties have lost jobs since 2019, with rural areas hit hardest. Nashville-adjacent areas saw the most job growth. (See Details)

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➤ The Tennessee Titans surprised Metro Nashville middle school girls with new flag football uniforms and equipment, funded by a $40,000 donation from USA Football, launching the district’s first season. (See Photo)

➤ Rahisi, a newborn giraffe calf at the Memphis Zoo, sparked an adorable fence-line staring contest as he met his ostrich neighbors for the first time. (See Contest)

➤ Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live roared back into Knoxville’s Food City Center this weekend with its Glow-N-Fire show, featuring fan-favorite trucks like Mega Wrex and Bigfoot. (See Monster Trucks)

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