Monday, May 25, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1939, primetime TV actress Dixie Carter, known for her roles in shows like Designing Women and Family Law, was born in McLemoresville.

This is an abbreviated edition of The Tennessee Flyover as our crew takes time to celebrate Memorial Day with family and friends. A full-size edition will return on Wednesday.

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Today’s sponsor, United States Tungsten, is working to restore America’s domestic tungsten supply as demand for this critical industrial metal surges amid rising prices, zero U.S. inventory, and growing government interest.

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Nashville Sues Publix over Opioid Role

Metro Nashville has filed a public nuisance lawsuit against Publix, accusing the grocery chain’s pharmacies of fueling the city’s opioid crisis by failing to monitor suspicious orders of prescription painkillers.

The complaint alleges Publix failed to give pharmacists the tools to conduct due diligence before dispensing oxycodone and other opioids, and accuses Publix of deceiving public officials while the crisis deepened.

Tennessee ranks third in the nation for opioid prescription rates, and overdose deaths in the city have increased even as overall prescription volume has slightly declined.

The city is seeking financial recovery for taxpayer dollars spent on first responders, hospitals, law enforcement, and mental health services, and demanding Publix address the harm it allegedly caused. The chain settled a similar federal lawsuit in 2025.

Community Gathers for Flag Retirement

More than 600 worn American flags were retired in a dignified ceremony in Newport ahead of Memorial Day, as nonprofit AMVETS Post 75 brought together veterans, scouts, and families to honor Old Glory.

The ceremony, hosted by Newport Rescue Squad at its burn pits, featured an honorary standard recovered from flood debris after Hurricane Helene almost two years ago.

For veterans like Rob Watkins of AMVETS Post 75, the event was a lesson for young people in what the stars and stripes represent, and an opportunity to honor the fallen for Memorial Day.

“Once you go into the military and you hit a combat zone, you realize you’re putting your life up for the people back home, and you don’t want to see the flag dishonored,” said Pud Valentine, captain of Newport Rescue Squad.

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The $10 Billion Tungsten Boom

The global tungsten market is surging toward $10 billion by 2030 for one simple reason: modern industry has no substitute for it. From the precision drills that build our cities to the high-heat engines that power our flight, tungsten is the indispensable “backbone” of global manufacturing.

With global prices recently surging 557% and U.S. inventory at a critical zero, the demand for a domestic source has reached a boiling point. It’s happening right as United States Tungsten is aiming to reestablish domestic tungsten to supply the 25-year growth cycle of American industry.

They’re already in supply talks with the U.S. Government. This is your opportunity to invest in United States Tungsten as they bring this critical resource back online.

➤ Nashville: The Grand Ole Opry’s annual Salute the Troops show featured Craig Morgan, HunterGirl, and Lauren Alaina. Six new Army recruits took the oath of enlistment onstage. (More)

➤ Murfreesboro: Residents launched a petition to push back against the city’s growing network of Flock license-plate-reading cameras, citing tracking and privacy concerns. (More)

➤ Williamson County: Lightning struck a home Saturday afternoon, causing damage but no injuries, according to the county’s fire rescue team. (More)

➤ Franklin: Rain poured through both Centennial and Franklin High School graduation ceremonies, soaking students as they crossed the stage to collect their diplomas. (More)

➤ Knox County: Rural Metro Fire paid a surprise visit to a resident for her 100th birthday, thanking her for supporting the firefighter community for nearly 50 years. (More)

➤ Also Knox County: Experts say the endangered Berry Cave salamander, documented only at three confirmed local sites, may be seeing population declines. (More)

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This Metal Jumped 557% and Is Still Climbing

From semiconductors to EVs, aerospace, and more, tungsten is used across $12.33T in markets. And one company is unlocking this critical resource on U.S. soil for the first time in years.

United States Tungsten is aiming to reestablish tungsten on American soil. The company has a roadmap to dominate the domestic supply chain as the U.S. cuts its reliance on foreign imports.

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