Saturday, October 17, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1954, Johnny Cash and his band, the Tennessee Two, signed their very first record contract with Sun Records in Memphis, launching his recording career.

A serious cooldown over Tennessee has arrived this weekend just in time for the historic Third Saturday in October rivalry between the Vols and the Crimson Tide. See more in Top Stories.

Some of the most trusted drinks in your fridge have a health reputation they never earned. That reputation shapes what you pour at breakfast, grab after a workout, and hand to your kids, yet most people don’t check the label. The gaps are bigger than you’d think, including a “gut health” brand that paid millions to settle a lawsuit over its claims and a glass toasted as heart-healthy for 30 years. So how many are in your fridge right now? On today’s episode of The Flyover Podcast, Amy goes in-depth to count down the 10 worst drinks that sound healthy but aren’t. Tune in here!

Flying cars are getting closer to everyday life, and today’s sponsor, Doroni, is giving investors a chance to get involved. With a share price change coming after October 22, there’s still time to invest at the current price. Get the details below.

Cold Front Ends Record Heat

A cold front swept across Tennessee Friday, ending a run of record heat and bringing the coolest air of the fall so far.

Highs today will struggle to reach the low 60s in Knoxville, where forecasters told fans heading to the Tennessee-Alabama game to bring a jacket and tie down their tailgate gear against gusty winds. Saturday night should be the coldest of the season so far, with lows in the 30s and 40s.

The first frost of the season is possible this weekend on the Cumberland Plateau and in the East Tennessee mountains, so cover or bring in tender plants. Saturday’s highs in Chattanooga will run more than 10 degrees below the usual 74.

In West Tennessee, gusty winds and very dry air over drought-parched land raise the risk of wildfires, and forecasters urged residents to avoid open burning. The chill won’t last, with highs near 80 in Memphis by Tuesday.

Vols, Tide Renew Rivalry at Neyland

No. 14 Tennessee hosts No. 6 Alabama this afternoon in the 109th meeting of the Third Saturday in October rivalry, airing at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC.

Tennessee’s defense leads the nation with 25 sacks and has held every opponent to 24 points or fewer. Alabama, coming off a 20-17 loss to Georgia, will be without star receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams and starting center Racin Delgatty.

On offense for the Vols, George MacIntyre is expected to make his second straight start as quarterback, with Faizon Brandon listed as “questionable.”

For the first time since Tennessee’s 24-0 win exactly 56 years ago, both teams will wear their home jerseys—orange and crimson—before Neyland Stadium’s 32nd straight sellout crowd of 101,915.

Suspicious Activity Shuts Fort Campbell Gates

Fort Campbell shut its gates Friday morning after emergency crews responded to a report of suspicious activity near Gate 10.

Barsanti Elementary School on post went into lockdown at the same time and told parents not to send students in. “All students who arrived to school are secure and safe in the building,” the school posted.

The base lifted the lockdown around 9:30 a.m. CT and said it had confirmed no threat to the public. Officials haven’t said what the activity was, but they apologized for “any inconvenience this may have caused.”

The same gate closed almost exactly a year ago, on Oct. 10, 2025, over an alleged bomb threat in a vehicle. No explosives were found, and the driver was detained and taken to the post hospital for evaluation.

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The Pentagon’s Got Their Eye on This Tech

One of the biggest indicators for forward-thinking investors is where the US government puts their money. They move first on the technology they know is going to shape the future.

First, they bet big on jet engines. Then drones. Now? It’s flying cars. This August, the U.S. Air Force just signed a $142M deal for a flying car company building five-seater fleets. But our nation’s defense can’t stop there. Our nation’s most covert operations need smaller, personal aircrafts. And Doroni, the company positioned to lead the $100B personal eVTOL category, aims to capture this opportunity.

Their flying car, the H1-X opens the skies to all members of the military. Their SOULAI platform is so intuitive, you can pilot their aircraft after 25 hours of training. And its patented ducted fan system is designed to be safer than competitors.

This is your chance to get in at the private stage. Invest in Doroni today at $3.30 share before the share price changes after 10/22.

➤ Statewide: State Sen. Tom Hatcher, R-Maryville, asked Gov. Bill Lee to suspend Tennessee’s 27.4-cent gas tax for 30 days starting Nov. 1, as regular gas averages about $3.90 a gallon. He says one month would have “minimal impact” on road funding. (See Request)

➤ Shelby County: The West Tennessee Violent Crime and Drug Task Force found 44 pounds of meth packed in a suitcase during a Tuesday traffic stop. Investigators say the drugs were moving from Houston, Texas to Memphis, and 25-year-old Juan Daniel Leal Nunez faces a charge of possession with intent to deliver. (See Details)

➤ Knoxville: Knox County settled a lawsuit that alleged age discrimination from Richard L. Bean, the former juvenile detention director who claimed he was forced out at 85 and replaced by a younger man. Terms weren’t disclosed. The detention center still carries his name. (More)

➤ Madison: One man died and another was hurt Thursday night in a shooting involving several people in the parking lot of Birchstone Village Apartments. Metro police say it may have been an ambush and have leads on several suspects. (Read Update)

➤ Oak Ridge: The city’s spring-fed outdoor pool, which opened in 1944 during the Manhattan Project, is getting a $4.9 million renovation to fix water loss and aging equipment. Its historic look will stay the same. (Learn More)

➤ Williamson County: A Hamilton County sheriff’s deputy is on administrative leave after his DUI arrest Wednesday. The sheriff’s office has opened an internal affairs investigation into Deputy Brandon Goins. (More)

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➤ Memphis football faced off against Tulane last night in New Orleans with Memphis heading into the game with a high-powered offense and a 5-1 record. (See Score)

➤ Tennessee basketball let a 10-point first-half lead slip in an 86-70 exhibition loss to Xavier Thursday at Food City Center. VCU transfer Terrence Hill Jr. scored 22, but the Vols shot 4-of-26 from three-point range. Duke is next Tuesday. (Watch Highlights)

➤ The Memphis Grizzlies kicked off Grizz Week with free fan events across the Mid-South, including ticket giveaways and team swag. The week leads up to the Oct. 21 home opener against the Utah Jazz at FedExForum. (See Events)

➤ Liberty Creek girls soccer beat Station Camp 2-0 Thursday to win its second straight District 9-AA championship. The Gallatin school has now won four league titles in four years. (See Title Win)

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Morgan Stanley Calls this a $9T Opportunity

Morgan Stanley predicts that the flying car industry will grow 185,850% by 2050. In fact, they say it will reach $9 trillion in size, more than twice as valuable as today’s global car market.

And 17,000+ investors believe Doroni will lead the charge.

Designed for everyday life, Doroni’s H1-X aircraft charges like an EV, fits in two-car garages, and requires just 25 hours of training to pilot.

And while Tesla just unveiled a prototype, Doroni already unveiled a full-scale showroom model 600+ people already ordered in March.

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➤ Two Memphis brothers, ages 13 and 15, saved a father and son from drowning in the ocean off Cocoa Beach, Florida, this week. Landon and Kingston James attend White Station High and White Station Middle schools. (Meet Brothers)

➤ A Smokey bobblehead modeled on the mascot statues found at 10 spots around the University of Tennessee campus was unveiled Friday. The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum says it’s the statue’s first. (See Bobblehead)

➤ A $920,000 lottery ticket, sold at the Little General on South Washington Street in Ripley, hit Wednesday night’s Tennessee Cash jackpot. A player in Ardmore also won $50,000 on Powerball. (More)

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➤ New details are emerging about the Oregon elementary school shooter, including how he got the shotgun used in the attack. (Hear Story)

➤ Federal investigators subpoenaed Rep. Ilhan Omar’s relatives days before searching her Washington home. (Hear Details)

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Saturday, October 17, 2026

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Cold Front Ends Record Heat

Vols, Tide Renew Rivalry at Neyland

Suspicious Activity Shuts Fort Campbell Gates

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