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Kenny Chesney Joins Country Hall of Fame

Corryton native Kenny Chesney was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame on Sunday, alongside June Carter Cash and producer Tony Brown.

The 56-year-old star, known for hits like The Good Stuff, called the honor “humbling” and credited his success to the musicians and writers around him.

Chesney, a Gibbs High graduate, joins fellow Tennessee legends like Dolly Parton and Roy Acuff in the Hall’s ranks.

He enters as a “Modern Era” artist, capping a career that’s spanned decades and stadiums.

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➤ Statewide: Thousands gathered across Tennessee on Saturday for “No Kings” protests, criticizing the Trump administration and its policies. (More)

➤ Nashville: A Senate committee will hold a Wednesday hearing for four of President Trump’s TVA Board nominees after earlier removals left the agency without a quorum. (More)

➤ Also Nashville: Nashville International Airport has launched the GoodMaps app, offering audio cues, vibrations, and large text to help travelers with vision or hearing impairments navigate more easily. (See Details)

➤ Rutherford County: A state audit found widespread errors in the county’s property assessments, leading some residents to call for an independent review over concerns they may be overpaying on their taxes. (More)

➤ Church Hill: Emergency responders successfully rescued one person during a rope operation Saturday evening, turning the individual over to EMS without reported injuries. (More)

➤ Gatlinburg: Great Smoky Mountains National Park will remain open through at least Nov. 2 despite the ongoing federal government shutdown, thanks to funding from Friends of the Smokies. (More)

➤ Drake Maye threw for 222 yards and two touchdowns as the New England Patriots beat the Tennessee Titans 31-13, giving coach Mike Vrabel a win over his former team. (Recap)

➤ Joey Aguilar threw an interception that was returned 99 yards for a touchdown as the first half ended, and No. 11 Tennessee lost 37-20 at No. 6 Alabama on Saturday. (Recap)

➤ No. 17 Vanderbilt improved to 6-1 for the first time in 75 years as Diego Pavia’s three touchdowns lifted the Commodores to a 31-24 win over No. 10 LSU. (Recap)

➤ No. 22 Memphis was stopped at the goal line in the final minute, and the Tigers lost for the first time this season, 31-24, to UAB. (Recap)

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➤ Gov. Bill Lee is set to visit Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan next week to meet with international companies during a strategic business recruitment trip. (More)

➤ Rocky’s Jamaica Sunset, a beloved restaurant that closed in 2023, has returned as a food truck, serving fan favorites like jerk chicken and ribs throughout Blount County. (More)

➤ Wildwood Christmas Tree Farm in Woodbury is letting families pre-purchase trees still in the ground as early as October, citing rising transport costs and growing demand for early holiday planning. (More)

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➤ The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has partnered with the Hunts Regs App to give hunters instant access to season dates, bag limits, license rules, and more. (See Details)

➤ Claiborne County teacher Corbin Lester has become a fan favorite for checkering his beard in orange and white for every Tennessee home SEC game—a tradition he started in 2021. (See Beard)

➤ Nashville hosted the 37th annual Southern Festival of Books last weekend, welcoming more than 175 authors and 25,000 attendees for panels, signings, performances, and family activities. (More)

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