Monday, May 5, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1925, high school teacher John Scopes was arrested in Dayton for teaching his students the theory of evolution, leading to the infamous Scopes Monkey Trial.

Is there a better way to start the week than hearing that Dollywood is set to expand next year? Today’s edition details the hints Dolly Parton dropped at the theme park’s 40th anniversary event. Read more in the story below.

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Deported Man Seen in Traffic Stop Footage

State officials released 2022 body-camera footage from a Cookeville traffic stop involving Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a construction worker recently deported from Maryland to El Salvador.

The video shows Garcia’s exchange with state troopers, who pulled him over for speeding while transporting eight passengers. Tennessee Highway Patrol officers ultimately issued Garcia only a warning for an expired license.

Federal authorities referenced the stop in an April 2025 release, citing suspicions of human trafficking, though no arrests were made at the time.

Contractor Expands Cancer Treatment Supply

An Oak Ridge contractor has increased the global supply of thorium-229, a rare isotope used in cutting-edge cancer treatments, by 15 times.

Isotek, responsible for disposing of the nation’s uranium-233 stockpile, extracted 15 grams of thorium-229—a 1,500% increase in the global supply, with just 1 gram available outside Oak Ridge.

Isotek expects to eventually produce 40 grams, giving researchers a major boost in clinical trials and treatment options.

Officials believe the milestone marks a breakthrough for both nuclear cleanup and medical innovation.

Dollywood Marks 40 Years With Big Hints

Dolly Parton celebrated Dollywood’s 40th anniversary with a sweet tea toast, a throwback dress, and news of the park’s “most ambitious” indoor attraction, debuting in 2026.

A five-story, 44,000-square-foot addition is in the works, according to Parton, with more details expected soon.

Reflecting on her 1986 dream of building a Smoky Mountains theme park, the songstress thanked fans and partners for decades of support.

The day also featured the opening of the new Wilderness Pass Restaurant, highlighted by a live retrospective show.

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➤ Gatlinburg: An Army National Guard crew rescued an injured hiker in the Great Smoky Mountains on Thursday, airlifting them to a Knoxville hospital in a Blackhawk helicopter. (See Photos)

➤ Knoxville: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, will recommend no tuition increase for undergraduates in its proposed $2.37 billion budget, set for final approval in June. (More)

➤ Cannon County: Local motorcyclists, business leaders, and community members joined forces to stop vandalism of the 1st Lt. Frank Walkup IV memorial bridge and raise funds for a permanent tribute. (See Video)

➤ Chattanooga: A Nashville man was safely rescued Saturday after falling ill in a local cave, prompting a seven-hour multi-agency operation. (See Photos)

➤ Nashville: Centennial Park ranked No. 5 in USA Today’s 10 Best City Parks poll, praised for its historic Parthenon, lively events, and upcoming revitalization project. (More)

➤ Clarksville: A new public microchip scanning station donated to Montgomery County Animal Care and Control helps residents quickly access national pet registry data to reunite with lost pets. (More)

➤ Tennessee coach Tony Vitello was ejected for arguing balls and strikes in Sunday’s 6–1 loss to Auburn, as the Vols dropped the weekend series to the Tigers. (More)

➤ The SEC Softball Tournament bracket was released Sunday, with the Tennessee Lady Vols earning the No. 4 seed and scheduled to play Thursday. (See Schedule)

➤ Jared Curtis, the nation’s top-ranked high school quarterback and a five-star recruit from Nashville Christian, is expected to announce his college choice between Georgia and Oregon today. (More)

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➤ Contract negotiations between Volkswagen and the United Auto Workers in Chattanooga remain deadlocked amid disagreements over employee pay and benefits. (More)

➤ Troax Group is relocating its Aspen Guard manufacturing from Chicago to Portland, TN, investing nearly $23 million and creating 120 jobs at a new facility. (More)

➤ Clayton Homes will soon celebrate its largest “CrossMod” Knoxville neighborhood, featuring energy-efficient homes that meet federal standards and expand affordable housing options. (More)

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➤A peacock that escaped the Chattanooga Zoo was safely recovered after a resident spotted it and earned a free zoo membership for alerting staff. (See Video)

➤ Oak Ridge firefighter and his uncle co-authored Story Weaver, a fantasy novel 10 years in the making inspired by Appalachian and Cherokee folklore. (See Video)

➤ Bridgestone Arena in Nashville will host the inaugural Music City Rodeo May 29–31, featuring bull riding, barrel racing, and concerts by Reba McEntire, Jelly Roll, and Tim McGraw. (More)

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Monday, May 5, 2025

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Deported Man Seen in Traffic Stop Footage

Contractor Expands Cancer Treatment Supply

Dollywood Marks 40 Years With Big Hints

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