Thursday, October 16, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1863, Ulysses S. Grant was given command of all U.S. Army forces between the Mississippi River and the Appalachian Mountains. He was stationed in Chattanooga, where, a month later, he led a significant military campaign.

Did you spot the 2 a.m. fireball on Tuesday morning? A bright meteor lit up Middle Tennessee skies during the ongoing Taurid meteor showers, which are known for producing vivid fireballs. Get all the details and pictures too in today’s Top Stories.

If you’ve been looking for a ground-floor energy play with real momentum—not hype—this move by today’s sponsor, EnergyX, could be one of the most compelling investment stories of the decade.

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Legislators Eye School Vouchers Expansion

Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton wants to at least double the state’s school voucher program in 2026, citing overwhelming demand from families.

Nearly 42,000 applied for just 20,000 Education Freedom Scholarships this year, which are worth over $7,000 each and funded by public dollars.

Supporters, including Gov. Bill Lee, say the response shows families want more control over their child’s education. Lawmakers will revisit the issue when the General Assembly reconvenes in January.

Church Mourns Pastor Lost in Plant Blast

A rural Tennessee church this week honored the memory of its leader, one of 16 people killed in Friday’s explosion at the Accurate Energetic Systems munitions plant in McEwen.

Pastor Trent Stewart led a tight-knit congregation at The Log Church in Waverly, where those in attendance remembered him as a man of faith, devoted to his fiancé and community.

Katy Stover, Stewart’s fiancée, said on social media, “I know this would have absolutely thrilled Trent.”

Authorities have identified all 16 people killed in the devastating blast and are working to clear the area of hazards, including explosives, and to recover and identify remains.

Fireball Lights Up Middle Tennessee Sky

A bright green fireball stunned early risers across Middle Tennessee, Kentucky, and Alabama around 2 a.m. Tuesday, likely linked to the active Taurid meteor showers.

The meteor’s fiery passage was captured on doorbell, security, and dash cameras and shared with the American Meteor Society.

The North and South Taurids, known for producing bright fireballs, are expected to peak in the first few weeks of November. Under a dark sky, stargazers may be able to see up to 20 meteors per hour.

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Move Over Exxon, This Energy Upstart Is Ready for Primetime

Energy giants like Exxon and Chevron have been buying up land in America’s lithium hotspot.

Now they’ve got a new neighbor.

EnergyX just acquired the rights to 35,000 gross acres of high-grade lithium resources in the Smackover Formation, right next to Exxon and Chevron’s lithium projects, bringing their total to nearly 50,000 acres.

What’s really turning heads about this move is that EnergyX isn’t just competing for lithium-rich land. They’ve pioneered patented technology that can extract 300% more lithium than traditional methods. That combination positions EnergyX as one of the largest vertically integrated lithium producers in America. Additionally, General Motors has invested, along with other global leaders such as Eni and POSCO.

Great timing, too, because the demand for lithium is projected to be 18X current production by 2040.

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➤ Statewide: Tennessee Highway Patrol rolled out new dispatch phone numbers for several districts as part of a major phone system upgrade. The public can still reach them by dialing *847. (More)

➤ Also statewide: The Tennessee Valley Authority and partner agencies released more than 100 endangered Appalachian rockshell mussels into the Powell and Clinch Rivers to improve water quality and protect the species. (More)

➤ Memphis: Gov. Bill Lee said the Memphis Safe Task Force will “last forever” after announcing 850 arrests, 175 seized firearms, and 44 recovered missing children during Tuesday’s press conference at Forward Operating Base. (More)

➤ Rutherford County: Local leaders are pushing back as out-of-state waste companies seek to weaken a Tennessee law that lets local governments block new landfills. (More)

➤ Knoxville: The East Tennessee History Center will hold its first genealogy conference in November, offering personalized research sessions to help attendees explore their family roots. (More)

➤ Brentwood: A high school student filed a federal Title IX lawsuit against the Williamson County Board of Education, alleging the girls’ wrestling team received inferior resources to the boys’ team. (More)

➤ Two women’s basketball teams made the preseason AP Top 25 from Tennessee: the UT Lady Vols at No. 8, and Vanderbilt Commodores at No. 19. (See Poll)

➤ The Nashville Predators are screening a documentary about former winger Jordin Tootoo on Nov. 22 at Bridgestone Arena. Tootoo himself will be in attendance for the screening, which will happen right before the team’s matchup against Colorado that same night. (More)

➤ Grizzlies head coach Tuomas Iisalo gave encouraging updates on the injuries suffered by Jaren Jackson Jr. and Ja Morant, saying that they’re “progressing very well.” When asked whether they could play in the preseason, however, he deferred to the medical staff. (More)

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➤ The University of Tennessee is investing over $45 million to upgrade student spaces, including a new esports complex, a food truck park, and an amphitheater outside the Student Union. (More)

➤ Luxury brand Nobu will open a hotel and signature restaurant in Nashville’s East Bank as part of the Oracle campus, featuring a rooftop infinity pool, spa, and Japanese-inspired design. (See Details)

➤ A White Bluff man has transformed his family’s land into The Farm at Westview, a quarter-acre flower farm offering homemade goods and handpicked bouquets from a roadside hut. (More)

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Meet America’s Newest $1B Unicorn

This U.S. startup just surpassed a $1 billion valuation, joining billion-dollar private companies like SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic.

Unlike those other unicorns, you can invest. Over 35,000 people already have. Similarly, industry giants such as General Motors, Eni, and POSCO have also done so.

Why all the interest? EnergyX’s patented tech can recover 300% more lithium than traditional methods. That’s a big deal as demand for lithium is projected to outstrip supply by 2030.

Now, they’re moving toward commercial production, developing 100,000+ acres of lithium deposits in Chile, a potential $1.1B in annual revenue opportunity at projected market prices.

Currently, you can invest at this pivotal stage for just $10/share, before the price increases on October 30th. Invest in EnergyX here.

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➤ Oak Ridge native Elaine Hendrix, known for The Parent Trap and Dynasty, advanced to week six of Dancing with the Stars after Tuesday’s performance. (See Interview)

➤ 87-year-old Zoo Knoxville volunteer Norm Taylor is celebrating 25 years of service, using his background in education to welcome guests and bring energy to the zoo’s visitor experience. (Meet Norm)

➤ Gov. Bill Lee and First Lady Martha Lee recognized 11 recipients of the 2025 Tennessee Governor’s Arts Awards in a ceremony celebrating decades of cultural contributions. (See Recipients)

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Thursday, October 16, 2025

Thursday, October 16, 2025

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