Sunday, May 31, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1880, author and conservationist Nash Buckingham, who authored nine books and hundreds of articles, was born in Memphis.

A new Tennessee law requires large data centers to pay for the power infrastructure they need, a move lawmakers say will help keep electricity costs from being passed on to everyday utility customers. See details below.

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Knoxville Woman Detained in Libya

A Knoxville woman is among 10 civilians held in eastern Libya after being detained while participating in a global humanitarian convoy bound for Gaza.

Jenelle Jones, a U.S. citizen, was stopped near the Sirte “5+5” crossing by the Libyan Arab Armed Forces and eastern Libyan authorities. She was traveling with the Global Sumud Land Convoy, an international humanitarian effort to reach Gaza by land with aid supplies.

Friends and family back in Knoxville are pressing for answers, calling on U.S. officials to intervene and secure her release.

Those close to Jones say they’ve had little information about her condition or whereabouts since she was taken a week ago. No timeline for release has been given.

Floods Continue across Tennessee

Heavy rain overnight and into Saturday morning caused flooding across parts of East Tennessee, prompting a flood watch through early afternoon and multiple road closures.

While isolated storms remain possible today and tomorrow, the broader flooding threat is expected to decrease as high pressure brings several days of quieter weather.

The ongoing downpours come on the heels of deadly floods in some areas of the state, including Cocke County, where survivors described floodwaters that arrived with terrifying speed, and some said the damage was worse than Hurricane Helene.

Three to five inches of rain overwhelmed small creeks, turning them into fast-moving torrents that trapped residents in their homes.

UT Launches East TN Quantum Hub

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has launched the Knoxville Quantum Accelerator, branded K-Quantum, to position East Tennessee as a national leader in quantum computing and technology.

K-Quantum brings UT together with regional powerhouses, including Oak Ridge National Laboratory, TVA, CGI, and IonQ. ORNL already runs some of the nation’s most advanced quantum research programs.

The hub supports Gov. Bill Lee’s Tennessee Quantum Initiative, a $43 million state strategy to recruit quantum companies and create high-wage jobs.

Knoxville joins Chattanooga and Oak Ridge in a statewide quantum corridor advancing manufacturing, life sciences, and logistics.

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➤ Statewide: A new state law requires data centers drawing more than 50 megawatts to fund their own power infrastructure upgrades to avoid straining the TVA grid. (More)

➤ Also Statewide: Wildlife rehabilitators across Tennessee say that the spring breeding season has left them swamped with orphaned fawns, songbirds, and raccoons. (More)

➤ Bellevue: Teens shot pellet guns at shoppers outside an AMC Theatre, striking a 42-year-old woman under the eye. (More)

➤ Memphis: Police have cleared 82% of the city’s homicide cases so far in 2026, up from 52% in 2024 and the department’s best pace in recent years. (More)

➤ Nashville: A chainsaw artist is turning trees downed by January’s winter storm into sculptures across East Nashville, giving storm-scarred neighborhoods a creative silver lining. (See Sculptures)

➤ Chattanooga: A police crisis intervention employee was placed on administrative leave after an affidavit alleged she threatened a neighbor and tried to hit him with her car. (More)

➤ Tennessee baseball saw its season come to a frustrating end yesterday, falling 5-4 to VCU despite outhitting the Rams 10-7. (More)

➤ No. 7 Tennessee softball sophomore infielder Emma Clarke hit a ninth-inning walk-off solo home run to give the Lady Vols a 2-1 win over Texas Tech, keeping them in the winner’s bracket of the Women’s College World Series. (See Home Run)

➤ Lipscomb baseball was blown out 10-4 by Louisiana in an elimination game at the Starkville Regional yesterday, ending its season. (More)

➤ Tennessee transfer edge rusher Chaz Coleman has yet to report to the team’s offseason workouts, and his status with the team moving forward is reportedly “unclear.” (More)

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➤ Tennessee’s Free Fishing Day next Saturday lets anglers of all ages hit the water without a license, making a perfect excuse to grab some gear and find a spot near you. (See Details)

➤ A Jackson ice cream spot, Maggie Moo’s and Great American Cookies, is giving away free ice cream for a year to 10 lucky customers who enter online. (More)

➤ Country star Riley Green will help bring Nashville’s biggest week in music to television on June 25, hosting ABC’s annual three-hour CMA Fest concert special. (See Details)

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