Monday, June 16, 2025

Good Morning! On this day, in 1866, Congress submitted the 14th Amendment to the states for ratification. This followed a brutal Memphis massacre, where a mob killed 46 people.

Exciting new artwork is debuting all over Nashville this summer, from a new addition to the iconic Parthenon to a forest of steel animals at the zoo. See the artistry in the stories below.

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Judge Bows Out of Nichols’ Sentencing

A federal judge has recused himself from sentencing two former Memphis police officers convicted in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols.

Judge Mark Norris, who oversaw the trial of Demetrius Haley, Tadarrius Bean, and Justin Smith, stepped aside just days before Bean and Smith were scheduled to be sentenced on Monday.

The reasons remain sealed, prompting concerns over transparency from attorneys involved.

New sentencing dates and a replacement judge have not yet been announced.

Engine Failure Downs Plane in Macon

A small plane crashed into woods in southern Macon County on Thursday after suffering engine failure, according to local emergency officials.

The pilot, the only person aboard, deployed a parachute system before impact and was hospitalized for evaluation.

The crash occurred near Duncan Road just before 6 p.m., with no road closures or additional injuries reported. Authorities credited a coordinated emergency response for the safe outcome.

Bonnaroo Washed Out by Storms

The remainder of the 2025 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester was canceled Friday due to severe weather and safety concerns.

Organizers cited a grim National Weather Service forecast predicting continuous rain and worsening ground conditions.

Friday’s shows were halted mid-festival, with artists Tyler, the Creator, Olivia Rodrigo, and Hozier never making it to the stage.

Festival staff assisted with evacuation and refund procedures, expressing heartbreak over the cancellation. Some artists have announced makeup shows in Nashville. See makeup shows here.

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➤ Columbia: A pro-Trump rally took place Saturday with music, food, and speeches, framed as a patriotic answer to nationwide No Kings protests. (More)

➤ Lenoir City: Officials broke ground on an $81.9 million high school, part of a $110 million bond expansion funded by last year’s property tax hike to ease overcrowding in grades 7–12. (More)

➤ Union County: County jail inmates started a fire Wednesday night—for the fifth time this year—by shorting electrical outlets to light makeshift cigarettes. No injuries were reported. (More)

➤ Knoxville: A city ICE Out protest took place Friday, with protesters denouncing local and state law enforcement’s cooperation with ICE and calling for immigration reform. (More)

➤ Also Knoxville: A local pastor and his wife are prepping their red motorcycle, “Reba,” for a 6,000-mile, 13-state ride to raise funds for East Tennessee Freedom Schools, a free literacy program. (More)

➤ Mt. Juliet: City commissioners advanced a budget to raise property taxes from 11 to 44 cents per $100, a 400% increase, citing falling sales tax revenue and rising public safety demands. (More)

➤ Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Cam Ward showcased his arm strength at team practice this week with a 50-yard pass to star receiver Calvin Ridley. (Watch Video)

➤ The Memphis Grizzlies have reportedly engaged in trade talks with the Portland Trailblazers for star Deni Avdija. (More)

➤ Four-star cornerback Caden Harris has flipped his commitment from Vanderbilt to Georgia, dealing a significant blow to the Commodores’ 2026 recruiting class. (More)

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➤ Turner Homes will build 26 houses on 18 acres in Loudon County as officials aim to manage growth while protecting the region’s rural identity. (More)

➤ Lafayette’s City Council approved a $6.2 million bid to expand the city’s water treatment plant, with construction expected to start by late summer and take a year to complete. (More)

➤ Gatlinburg will open a downtown employee parking lot Friday, offering permits for $30 a month to ease congestion and support the city’s workforce. (More)

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➤ Artist Alan LeQuire, known for his Musica statues on the Music Row roundabout, unveiled 32 new sculptures at the Parthenon to complement his iconic Athena statue installation. (See Exhibit)

➤ The Children’s Museum of Memphis debuted its Ocean and Me exhibit Saturday, offering kids ocean-themed books, shipwrecks, and interactive literacy bubbles through the end of summer. (More)

➤ Australian artist Matt Hill sculpted polygonal steel animals for the Nashville Zoo’s Leopard Forest, merging creative design with rugged materials to celebrate the beauty of exotic wildlife. (See Exhibit)

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Monday, June 16, 2025

Monday, June 16, 2025

Judge Bows Out of Nichols’ Sentencing

Engine Failure Downs Plane in Macon

Bonnaroo Washed Out by Storms

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