Monday, March 30, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 2003, Lawrenceburg-born actor Michael Jeter, known for films like The Green Mile and Air Bud, died at the age of 50.

A flower delivery turned into a head-scratcher when a Memphis grocery store worker found a rare bright blue crawfish tucked inside. See the colorful fellow in the story below.

Big news for our West Coast readers: The California Flyover launches this Wednesday, April 1, bringing the same daily briefing to the Golden State. If you’ve got friends or family in California, share the signup link, so they’re in from day one. Sign up here.

Later today, watch for a quick note from our partner, Upwellness, sharing a simple approach to help tackle stubborn fat, low energy, and digestive issues.

Today’s sponsor, Frontieras, is offering a final opportunity to invest in what some are calling the “Nvidia of energy,” a breakthrough company tackling AI’s massive power demands with innovative, next-generation fuel technology.

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Charlie Kirk Act Clears Senate

Tennessee senators have passed free speech legislation known as the Charlie Kirk Act, sending the bill to the State House for review.

The proposal would require public colleges and universities to adopt stronger free speech protections modeled after the University of Chicago’s policy and inspired by Charlie Kirk’s legacy.

The measure bars schools from restricting guest speakers, punishing protected faculty speech, or discriminating based on religious or political views.

The bill is set for discussion in the Tennessee House tomorrow, where its future will be decided.

Dry March Nears Record Low Rainfall

Middle Tennessee is wrapping up one of its driest Marches on record, with Nashville recording just 1.50 inches of rain, about 2.5 inches below normal levels.

The dry stretch has kept much of the region in moderate drought or abnormally dry conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, which considers soil moisture, streamflow, and real-world impacts.

Forecasters say the pattern will shift in early April, bringing a return of showers and possible storms starting midweek.

The system could extend into Easter weekend, offering some relief but likely not enough to keep March out of the record books.

Knoxville Teen Earns Congressional Honor

Rose Joseph, a 17-year-old Knoxville student, has earned the Congressional Award Gold Medal, one of the nation’s highest honors for youth, making her one of four recipients in Tennessee.

Joseph logged more than 500 hours each in community service and personal development over two years, volunteering with medical clinics and assisting patient care efforts.

She also launched a project called Serve 865 to connect younger students with volunteer opportunities after facing age barriers herself.

Rose will travel to Washington, D.C., in June to receive the award. Read more about the award here.

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➤ Statewide: Thousands gathered on Saturday for “No Kings” rallies across Tennessee, including Nashville, Chattanooga, and Jackson, protesting policies enacted by President Trump. (See Photos)

➤ Carroll County: A school bus carrying students and teachers to a STEM competition crashed, killing two middle school students and injuring several others. (More)

➤ Nashville: A nonprofit is planting more than 200 fruit trees and berry brambles at Mill Ridge Park, creating a community food forest and expanding fresh food access. (More)

➤ Also Nashville: A ruptured 12-inch water main near the State Capitol forced a road closure early Saturday, with crews completing repairs and reopening the roadway about 13 hours later. (More)

➤ Smoky Mountains: Crews continue to battle wildfires in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, including a 112-acre fire that is 30% contained and a 48-acre fire that is 75% contained. (More)

➤ Knoxville: The city hosted thousands of visitors for the Big Ears Festival over the weekend, featuring around 250 performances across dozens of venues. (More)

➤ No. 6 seed Tennessee fell one win short of the NCAA men’s Final Four, losing 95-62 to top-seeded Michigan as Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg scored 27 points. (More)

➤ The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Chicago Bulls 125-124 on Saturday night after a wild back-and-forth ending that came down to the game’s final shot. (See Ending)

➤ No. 2 seed Vanderbilt women’s basketball lost a stunner in its Sweet 16 game against Notre Dame, 67-64, on Friday. The Commodores out-rebounded the Fighting Irish 44-30, but 23 total team turnovers ultimately sealed their fate. (More)

➤ Vanderbilt baseball upset No. 21 Tennessee in 16 innings on Saturday after junior catcher Mack Whitcomb sealed the 6-5 victory with a walk-off squeeze bunt. (See Bunt)

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➤ Oracle signed a 116,000-square-foot lease in The Neuhoff District, expanding to about 2,000 seats across three Nashville locations as it grows its cloud and AI operations. (More)

➤ A noisy cryptocurrency mining operation in Washington County has closed under a lawsuit settlement, ending years of complaints from residents about constant fan noise. (More)

➤ Health inspectors gave a Townsend restaurant a failing score of 65 and ordered about 50 pounds of expired and improperly stored food to be discarded after uncovering multiple violations. (More)

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The Next $435B Energy Empire Is Being Minted

In today’s dollars, John D. Rockefeller would be worth $435 billion. But “oil money” is old news, and what’s next might surprise investors in 2026: a $2.1 Trillion opportunity in “clean” coal.

Now is the “Rockefeller” moment for Frontieras as they reform coal into hydrogen, diesel, and other valuable commodities (just as Rockefeller did with oil). With a White House that favors domestic energy, the NASDAQ ticker FASF reserved, and land officially purchased for their flagship coal reformation plant, Frontieras is positioned for potential valuation impact.

You have until April 9 at 11:59 PM PT to invest in Frontieras at $7.77/share.*

This is a paid advertisement for Frontieras’s Regulation A offering. Please read the offering circular at https://invest.frontieras.com/. Reservation of the ticker symbol is not a guarantee that we will be listed on the NASDAQ. Listing on the NASDAQ is subject to approvals. Under Regulation A+, a company has the ability to change its share price by up to 20%, without requalifying the offering with the SEC.

➤ Workers discovered a rare blue crawfish inside a flower shipment at a Memphis grocery store, placed it in water, and contacted wildlife officials after the unexpected find. (See Crawfish)

➤ Chattanooga’s Miracle League kicked off its season at Warner Park, giving children with disabilities a chance to play baseball in an inclusive, high-energy environment. (More)

➤ Centennial Park unveiled a self-guided audio tour featuring 12 stops that explore Nashville’s hidden history, from Indigenous roots to civil rights milestones and the city’s rich musical legacy. (More)

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Monday, March 30, 2026

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Charlie Kirk Act Clears Senate

Dry March Nears Record Low Rainfall

Knoxville Teen Earns Congressional Honor

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