Saturday, November 7, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1914, country comedian and Grand Ole Opry regular Archie Campbell was born in Bulls Gap. Best known for his writing and acting talents on the hit television show Hee Haw, Campbell also helped start Knoxville’s first country-music television show, Country Playhouse, that premiered in 1952.

Tennessee lawmakers felt that one day simply wasn’t enough to honor the service and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans, so they unanimously passed a resolution to observe November as Veterans Month. Learn more in today’s Top Stories. Also click here for The American Legion’s comprehensive list of restaurants and retailers offering free meals and deals for veterans and servicemembers across the nation on Veterans Day.

Is there a right day to run your errands? Gas is cheapest on the day you’d least expect, the DMV has two days you’ll want to avoid, and airlines, car dealers, and grocery stores each have a sweet spot of their own. We’re counting down what the data says about all seven, saving the biggest surprise for last. Amy has the full story on today’s episode of The Flyover Podcast. Tune in here!

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Suspect on the Run after Multicounty Chase

The driver of a stolen pickup crashed in Union County Thursday after leading state troopers on a multicounty chase, then ran off on foot and is still at large.

The 2014 Chevrolet Silverado was reported stolen in Knox County around 2:15 a.m. About 11 hours later, a trooper spotted it in Claiborne County and tried to pull it over, but the driver refused to stop.

The pursuit crossed into Union County, where the truck crashed near State Route 33 and Lewis Green Hollow Road. Nobody was hurt, and the driver bolted into the woods.

The Union County Sheriff’s Office says authorities are “tracking” the suspect in the woods, and the Tennessee Highway Patrol is still investigating. Anyone with information on the driver’s whereabouts is asked to call law enforcement.

Tennessee Marks First Official Veterans Month

For the first time, Tennessee is observing November as Veterans Month. The resolution passed both chambers of the General Assembly unanimously, and Gov. Bill Lee signed it in May. Senate Joint Resolution 1051, sponsored by Sen. Jack Johnson, says one day of observance isn’t enough to thank veterans, and it encourages communities, schools, businesses, and residents in all 95 counties to hold events throughout the month.

Tennessee is home to more than 440,000 veterans, including more than 82,000 living with service-connected disabilities, and Tennesseans have earned 33 Medals of Honor.

In East Tennessee, the American Legion Post 2 in Knoxville will hold its 101st Veterans Day Parade—it is one of the oldest Veterans Day traditions in the state. In Collegedale, a 10-foot-tall Space Force star monument will be dedicated, completing a city park’s tribute to all six branches of the military. Elsewhere in the Chattanooga area, the week brings a fishing tournament, a 5K/10K race, food truck giveaways, and historical walks.

In Middle Tennessee, Hendersonville kicks off the week with its Veterans Day Parade at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8. Franklin, Goodlettsville, and Nashville will hold annual Veterans Day parades on Nov. 11, and Ascend Amphitheater will host a free Veterans Day Community Day starting at 12:30 p.m.

In West Tennessee, the historic Elmwood Cemetery in Memphis will host a patriotic tour on Veterans Day, sharing the stories of those who served. Meanwhile in Jackson, the West Tennessee Veterans Coalition will hold the sixth annual Bridges of Honor with various local groups standing on Spain Road, Upper Browns Church Road, Matheny Road, and Hartmus Road bridges over I-40 waving American flags and banners to honor our veterans on Nov. 11 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Measles Alert in Middle Tennessee

Metro health officials confirmed Nashville’s second measles case of 2026 and are warning that the unvaccinated patient visited public places in Davidson and Williamson counties while contagious.

The seven flagged stops, all between Oct. 30 and Nov. 3, range from a jewelry school in Arrington to a Halloween party at the Westin on Clark Place that ran until 2:30 a.m. Others include a Sprouts on Nolensville Pike, a CareNow Urgent Care in Antioch, and a Subway, lash studio, and chiropractor in Brentwood.

The patient had traveled abroad, bringing Tennessee’s total to at least 10 cases this year. Anyone at those spots during the listed times should watch for a rash, fever, cough, and red, watery eyes, then call a doctor.

Officials said the case poses no broader threat to the public. Metro clinics offer the MMR vaccine weekdays by appointment, and two doses are about 97% effective, according to the CDC.

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➤ Knoxville: Seventeen people were forced out of their apartment homes Thursday night when fire burned from a first-floor unit through the roof of a 14-unit building at The Elements at Cedar Bluff. Flames were visible from the interstate. No one was hurt. (More)

➤ Selmer: Switzerland-based manufacturing company ABB will spend $50 million on a 120,000-square-foot facility beside its newly finished factory, adding 227 jobs. It’s the company’s second McNairy County expansion since March 2025, and the plant will build electrical equipment. (See Plans)

➤ Sale Creek: Angel’s Hollow, Tennessee’s 70th state park, was officially dedicated on Friday ahead of the Hamilton County Fair. The 2,500-acre park includes 1,305 acres of McDonald Farm and will connect to Cumberland Trail State Park. (See Park)

➤ Lauderdale County: Sixteen people are charged after “Operation Tiger Punch,” a joint federal, state, and local probe of an alleged meth trafficking ring. Ten face federal indictments and six face state charges. The defendants come from Lauderdale and Shelby counties. (See Details)

➤ Mountain City: Ball bearing maker Tsubaki Nakashima will close its plant by the end of 2027, affecting about 110 workers. The company is moving the work to India and already plans to shut its Erwin plant in February 2027. (More)

➤ Murfreesboro: The city landed more than $8 million in federal money for six projects to make streets safer for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists. A $2 million local match pushes the total past $10.3 million. (See Details)

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➤ The Lady Vols shook off a 12-point first quarter to rout Coppin State 98-60 in Baltimore Thursday and move to 2-0. Kaylene Smikle scored 18, and Tennessee forced 29 turnovers. New Haven visits Knoxville Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. (See Recap)

➤ TSSAA football playoffs opened Friday across nine classifications, with state championship games set for Dec. 3-5 in Chattanooga. (See Brackets)

➤ No. 13 Tennessee hosts No. 6 Kentucky today at 6:15 p.m. ET at Neyland Stadium, opening its November football schedule with a top-15 border rivalry game. (Read Preview)

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➤ About 350 seniors and family caregivers gathered in Knoxville Thursday for the 42nd annual “Aging: A Family Affair” conference. Breakout sessions covered Medicare enrollment, estate planning, and veteran services, while a vendor expo connected families with local help. (See Details)

➤ Hamilton County’s Veteran Treatment Court will get $984,370 in federal money to expand. Launched in 2024 to steer veterans in the justice system toward treatment, the court expects to enroll 20 to 30 new veterans a year. (More)

➤ A Knoxville violin maker hopes to turn a long-abandoned market in Old North Knoxville into a violin shop and events space. The project would fulfill a longtime dream for Kelvin Scott, who has spent 30 years in the city. (See Plans)

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➤ Social Security has set a new earnings limit that could temporarily cost some working seniors nearly $1,000 in benefits. (Listen Now)

➤ More young homebuyers are putting parents on their mortgages, with the practice surging in some of America’s priciest cities. (Podcast Available)

Tennessee is proud to honor its more than 440,000 Veterans. November 2026 has officially been declared as “Veterans Month.” ~ Tennessee Department of Veterans Services