Thursday, October 8, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1918, Pall Mall’s Alvin York led seven men in capturing 132 German soldiers in France’s Argonne Forest, earning him the Medal of Honor. When a general later joked that he’d captured the whole German army, York reportedly replied, “No, just 132.”

Dolly Parton’s long-awaited hotel and museum just opened its doors in downtown Nashville, and tickets are already going fast. What’s your all-time favorite Dolly Parton song? Hit reply and tell us.

Is a blood sugar spike after a meal actually a bad thing? The glucose monitors that changed life for millions of diabetics are now showing up on everyone else, from marathon runners to your coworker counting carbs. But there’s a catch. New research found the sensors overestimated blood sugar by about 30% in people without diabetes, and the spike scaring you might not even be real. Christopher has the full story on today’s episode of The Flyover Podcast. Tune in here!

Later today, watch for a message from our partner, Doroni Aerospace, about its two-seat personal electric aircraft and an opportunity to invest as the company moves toward flight testing and FAA certification.

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Tropical Storm To Soak TN This Weekend

Tropical Storm Isaias is expected to strengthen into a hurricane before making landfall along the Gulf Coast Friday, with its remnants headed for Tennessee.

Most of Middle Tennessee could see 1 to 2 inches of rain, with some spots topping 3 inches, and rain chances across the state run 75% to 85% on Saturday.

Forecasters say the storm will be moving fast enough that flooding chances are low, though winds could be a concern if it’s still a tropical system when it reaches the Midstate.

The National Weather Service expects a “good soaking rain” that should help drought-stricken areas, and the rest of the workweek looks sunny and warm.

Lawmakers Weigh Medical Marijuana Plan

Tennessee lawmakers began hearings on a possible limited medical marijuana program, with the TBI strongly opposing legalization and calling marijuana a “dangerous drug.”

Some lawmakers pushed back, arguing the evidence doesn’t support law enforcement’s claims linking marijuana to crime.

Tennessee is one of 10 states that bans marijuana in all forms, but interest at the Capitol grew after President Trump moved to loosen federal restrictions.

Lt. Gov. Randy McNally, who presides over the state Senate, has called marijuana “a dangerous drug with little demonstrated medicinal efficacy.”

Trump Expected at Fort Campbell Saturday

President Trump is expected to visit Fort Campbell on Saturday, though officials haven’t publicly explained the reason why.

The post on the Tennessee-Kentucky line is home to about 30,000 active-duty soldiers, including the 101st Airborne Division and the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment.

Vice President JD Vance visited Fort Campbell last Thanksgiving, sharing a holiday meal with soldiers and speaking alongside Kid Rock.

Officials say more details about the president’s visit could be released in the coming days.

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➤ Middle Tennessee: A judge extended a restraining order against Dolly Parton’s nephew, Bryan Seaver, after her estate said he used barbed wire and caution tape to avoid being served. (More)

➤ Memphis: A fistfight broke out at City Hall after the council postponed a data center moratorium vote to Oct. 20 for the second time, drawing more than 100 people. (More)

➤ Nashville: Sheriff Daron Hall, the longest-serving sheriff in city history, will step down Oct. 19 after more than 24 years to take a private-sector job. (More)

➤ Smoky Mountains: The National Park Service is warning visitors to keep their distance from elk during mating season after one punctured a visitor’s arm over the weekend. (More)

➤ Chattanooga: McKamey Animal Center and public works crews rescued a dog trapped in a drain pipe at a Goodwill store. The dog is now getting veterinary care. (See Rescue)

➤ Memphis & Collierville: The West Tennessee Drug Task Force seized more than $1 million in cash and 25 pallets of illegal kratom, psilocybin, and marijuana products from Novelty King warehouses. (More)

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➤ George MacIntyre is expected to start at quarterback Saturday at Arkansas after coming off the bench to lead the Vols past Auburn 24-14, with Faizon Brandon injured. (More)

➤ Steven Stamkos now ranks 17th on the NHL’s all-time goals list with 627 after scoring twice in the Predators’ Tuesday overtime loss in Toronto. He has three goals in three games. (More)

➤ The Titans have fired three vice presidents, including the executive behind the team’s uniform rebrand, as they prepare for their new stadium. They’ll hire a chief business officer. (More)

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➤ Metro Council approved a Rivergate infrastructure district that will add a monthly charge for future property owners to help pay for infrastructure around the former mall’s redevelopment. (More)

➤ It’s the last call for vendors to apply for the 2026 Holiday Markets in Chattanooga and Knoxville. (See Details)

➤ Spirit Halloween’s Spirit Christmas pop-up will open stores on Kingston Pike in Knoxville and 8th Avenue South in Nashville this November. (More)

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➤ TikTok stars Savannah and Cole LaBrant pulled their $5.3 million Nashville home off the market after listing it multiple times since 2024. (See Home)

➤ Dancing with the Stars: Live! comes to Knoxville’s Thompson-Boling Arena on Feb. 27. Presale tickets start today, with general sales opening Oct. 13. (More)

➤ Dolly Parton’s Songteller Hotel and Life of Many Colors Museum opened in downtown Nashville, with exhibits stretching from the lobby to the rooftop. Tickets are selling fast. (See Inside)

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Thursday, October 8, 2026

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Tropical Storm To Soak TN This Weekend

Lawmakers Weigh Medical Marijuana Plan

Trump Expected at Fort Campbell Saturday

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