Monday, June 30, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 2001, Chet “Mr. Guitar” Atkins died in his Nashville home at the age of 77, leaving behind a legacy as a Grand Ole Opry mainstay and hits like Windy and Warm.

NASA astronaut Barry “Butch” Wilmore was honored by his alma mater, Tennessee Tech, and his hometown, Mt. Juliet, after his return to Earth from an extended 9-month space voyage. See more details in the story below.

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Putnam Co. Joins ICE Task Force Amid Rifle Case

Putnam County has become Tennessee’s first county to form an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) task force under a revived federal program allowing local deputies to enforce immigration laws.

The move follows a shooting incident in which Felipe Ruyz Pacheco, an illegal immigrant, allegedly fired an AR-style rifle into a vacant home. He was later arrested with matching shell casings in his car.

The task force model, once ended over profiling concerns, has returned under President Trump to help localize ICE enforcement and cooperation with federal authorities.

Appendix Cancer Rising Among Young Adults

A Vanderbilt study has found that Gen X-ers and older Millennials are 3 to 4 times more likely to be diagnosed with appendix cancer than those born in the 1940s.

Though rare, as only about 3,000 cases occur annually, researchers say the increase mirrors trends in early-onset colorectal cancer.

Dr. Andreana Holowatyj, lead author and oncology professor, is now exploring possible links to environmental factors like microplastics and antibiotic use.

Experts urge anyone with persistent abdominal pain, back pain, or bloating to consult a doctor. Find the full study here.

Astronaut Barry Wilmore Honored Back Home

NASA astronaut Barry “Butch” Wilmore returned to Middle Tennessee, receiving honors from Tennessee Tech and his hometown of Mt. Juliet.

The celebrated astronaut, who survived a nine-month extended stay on the International Space Station, received a dedicated Barry Wilmore Day from officials, a street renamed in his honor, and Tennessee Tech’s prestigious Order of the Eagle, the university’s highest accolade.

Wilmore, who credits his faith with guiding him through challenges, used his homecoming to deliver a message of perseverance and prayer. His Starliner mission, intended to last two weeks, made history due to technical setbacks.

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➤ Statewide: Twenty-four employees in Tennessee’s retirement division earned over $200,000 last year, some topping $700,000, surpassing the governor’s salary and prompting concerns over public pay priorities. (More)

➤ Nashville: Investigators have requested more documents from Mayor Freddie O’Connell in connection with allegations that he obstructed or interfered with ICE operations. (More)

➤ Cocke County: Interstate 40 reopened Friday—six days ahead of schedule—after crews cleared flood and rockslide damage, with traffic limited to one lane in each direction as cleanup continues. (See Photos)

➤ Pigeon Forge: The City Commission named Mayor David Wear city manager Friday, succeeding Earlene Teaster, who retired after 44 years as Tennessee’s first female city manager. (More)

➤ Chattanooga: The city introduced a $25 weekend parking pass offering unlimited access to all downtown paid street parking, city-managed lots, and garages from Friday evening to Monday morning. (More)

➤ Franklin: The police department will “overhire” officers this summer to meet population growth demands, raising starting pay to $65,000 and offering perks like four-day weeks and take-home cars. (More)

➤ Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has announced the launch of Catch12, a media company he is starting with his family. (More)

➤ The Nashville Predators added seven players in the 2025 NHL draft, the most notable being No. 5 overall pick Brady Martin, an 18-year-old forward from the Soo Greyhounds of the Ontario Hockey League. (More)

➤ Four-star edge rusher Kedric Gholston has announced his commitment to the Tennessee Vols football program. (More)

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➤ Job centers report that, despite Tennessee’s 3.5% May unemployment rate, workers over 40 struggle with being underqualified for modern roles and other hiring barriers. (More)

➤ Nashville’s WeGo will soon launch more frequent bus routes and over 30 new vehicles under its Choose How You Move plan to ease demand and modernize transit across Davidson County. (More)

➤ Developers released renderings of East Bank Flats, a proposed Nashville affordable housing project with retail, a daycare, and income restrictions. (More)

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➤ Franklin Police Officer Anthony Estrada built birdhouses with hopeful messages for The Refuge Center’s reflection trail, honoring his late father and supporting those on a path to healing. (See Birdhouses)

➤ Robert’s Western World will celebrate its 26th anniversary on August 4 with live music, special guests, and its $6 “Recession Special” during an all-day honky-tonk bash in Nashville. (See Details)

➤ Pilatus, a beloved red panda born at the Chattanooga Zoo, is heading to Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo as part of a breeding program to help ensure his species’ survival. (See Pilatus)

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Monday, June 30, 2025

Monday, June 30, 2025

Putnam Co. Joins ICE Task Force Amid Rifle Case

Appendix Cancer Rising Among Young Adults

Astronaut Barry Wilmore Honored Back Home

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