$38M Approved for TN Farm Recovery

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded $38.1 million to help East Tennessee farmers recover from damage caused by Hurricane Helene in 2024.

The funds, distributed through the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, will cover infrastructure, timber, and future economic losses not covered by other federal aid or insurance.

Farmers in eight counties—including Cocke, Greene, and Washington—can apply for up to 90% of verified losses.

The funding comes from the American Relief Act’s $30 billion disaster assistance program. More information will be available here.

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Titans’ Jeffery Simmons’ Home Burglarized

While Titans star Jeffery Simmons was scoring a touchdown in San Francisco on Sunday, at least six suspects broke into his Nashville home, according to police.

The burglars shattered a window to gain entry and stole multiple items while the house was empty.

Simmons shared surveillance footage on social media, expressing concern for what could’ve happened if the family had been home. 

Metro Police and team security are investigating, amid rising reports of athlete-targeted burglaries nationwide.

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➤ Memphis: The Memphis Safe Task Force has made over 4,000 arrests to date, while also recovering 123 missing children and seizing more than 600 illegal firearms, according to new data. (More)

➤ Statewide: Middle Tennessee faced a Cold Weather Advisory yesterday after dangerously low morning temperatures hit single digits. (More)

➤ Nashville: Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia issued an apology for a profane social media outburst after finishing as Heisman Trophy runner-up. (More)

➤ Gatlinburg: A man dangerously approached a wild bear and slapped it days after a bear wandered into the Christmas parade, leading officials to issue a public warning. (See Video)

➤ Putnam County: A man was charged with exploiting two elderly victims out of over $200,000 through a scam involving fake Microsoft alerts, spoofed bank calls, and gold coin pickups. (More)

➤ Blountville: Breeze Airways has officially launched at Tri-Cities Airport, offering nonstop flights to Orlando and Washington, D.C. (More)

➤ Men’s Basketball AP Poll: Vanderbilt moved up two spots to No. 13 in this week’s poll, while Tennessee remained at No. 20. (See Full Poll)

➤ Tennessee defensive back Marcus Goree Jr. announced he’ll be entering the transfer portal after playing in just four games with the Vols this season. The former in-state recruit has three years of eligibility remaining. (More)

➤ The Lady Vols basketball team defeated Winthrop 112-40 on Sunday, a 72-point win. It’s their biggest win of the season so far, and one of the biggest wins in recent memory. (More)

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➤ A judge approved the $13.45 million sale of Nashville’s Plaza Mariachi to HC Plaza LLC, which plans to lease the property back to the previous owners to keep it open after bankruptcy. (More)

➤ Korea Zinc will invest $6.6 billion to build a new smelting facility and U.S. headquarters in Clarksville—creating 420 jobs—as part of a strategic deal with the federal government. (More)

➤ Fairington, a new luxury community in Nolensville developed by Southern Land Company, has begun welcoming its first residents. (More)

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➤ Johnson City Schools Orchestra students performed a holiday concert at Freedom Hall alongside a Grammy-nominated violinist and original Trans-Siberian Orchestra members. (See Photo)

➤ City Hills Church in Knoxville hosted its annual Christmas Mall, providing more than 1,200 gifts to families in need by allowing parents to shop for presents in a store-like environment. (More)

➤ Shelby Farms Park’s Starry Nights now features Afterglow, a new adults-only holiday speakeasy offering cozy seating, curated cocktails, and festive ambiance inside a yurt. (See Details)

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Have you ever adopted a pet from a shelter?

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