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Article Icon 1Woman Charged in Opry Mills Chaos

A woman involved in a fight at an Opry Mills restaurant that triggered a mass evacuation on Saturday has surrendered herself to police, officials report.

Metro Nashville Police say 29-year-old Alexandria Dady was involved in a domestic incident at Chili’s, where she allegedly entered the restaurant and assaulted a male employee—believed to be her ex-boyfriend—by throwing a glass cup at him.

The altercation escalated outside, prompting reports of gunfire as panicked shoppers fled or sheltered in place.

Court records indicate that Dady then allegedly forced the man into a black Dodge Challenger, preventing him from leaving until he managed to escape near Hermitage.

Article Icon 1Nashville Major League Baseball Talk

Sports Illustrated has reignited talk of a future Major League Baseball team in Nashville.

Former Cincinnati Reds star Barry Larkin is currently focused on bringing a new team to Orlando, but Nashville remains a top city under discussion for future expansion.

Former Gov. Bill Haslam believes Nashville will host a future MLB team, sharing the news during his pitch for a WNBA team.

The group MLB Music City continues to advocate for a team in Nashville, recruiting Hall of Famer Don Mattingly as an advisor in 2023.

Article Icon 1Most Expensive Cities for Renters

A new list of the most expensive cities for renters has been released, including the top ranking for Tennessee communities.

Nashville was No. 27 on the list at $1,600 while New York City topped the national rankings at an average of $4,280 monthly for a one-bedroom apartment.

Knoxville ranked second among Tennessee cities at $1,330 monthly (No. 47 nationally), followed by Chattanooga at $1,210 (No. 63 nationally).

Memphis also made the list at $1,070 per month, ranking No. 78 nationally. 

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Around Tennessee

➤ Clarksville: The Downtown ArtWalk is returning on Feb. 6, offering an immersive experience for art enthusiasts as the city’s vibrant arts community comes together for a month long celebration. (More)

➤ Gatlinburg: A missing hiker, 73-year-old Ann Houghton, was found dead over the weekend after she was reported missing. She had served as a park volunteer for over 20 years. (More)

➤ Knoxville: The Knox County Board of Education is set to consider a proposal to close two elementary schools and build a new K-8 school. (More)

➤ Harrison: Jacob Wheeler took fifth place overall in the latest Bass Pro Tour fishing championship over the weekend in Conroe, Texas. (More)

➤ Jackson County: Jackson County High School principal Dr. Max Petett and his wife died in what is believed to be a drowning accident over the weekend after going missing from their houseboat on Dale Hollow Lake. (More)

➤ Memphis: The Interim President of Tennessee State University has confirmed that the university will no longer participate in the Southern Heritage Classic presented annually by FedEx after playing in the matchup since 1990. (More)

Tennessee Carolina Sports

D1Baseball.com named Austin Peay’s John Bay the ASUN conference Preseason Player of the Year, after being ranked in the top 10 of nine offensive categories last season. (More)

➤ Tennessee Vols basketball point guard Zakai Zeigler has been named to the Bob Cousy Award Midseason Top 10 Watch List. (More)

➤ Tennessee Titans wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine partnered with Destiny Rescue, an organization dedicated to rescuing children from human trafficking and exploitation, as part of the NFL’s “My Cause My Cleats” campaign. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s results: NBA |NHL |NCAAM | NCAAW | Soccer

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Tennessee Business

➤ Tennessee Valley Authority, one of the state’s largest employers, announced President and CEO Jeff Lyash announced his plans to retire. (More)

➤ Centinel Public Partnerships, LLC has opened a Nashville office, specializing in military housing and lodging, with a nationwide portfolio of 32,000 homes and 12,000 hotel rooms. (More)

PopStroke, a Tiger Woods-backed mini golf and entertainment venue at Antioch’s Century Farms, broke ground on Monday, featuring three 18-hole courses across 5.4 acres. (More)

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Et Cetera

The 18th annual Mardi Growl is returning to Knoxville’s World Fair Park on March 1, bringing out crowds of costumed pets for a parade and festival. (More)

➤ A new list of 15 Valentine’s Day events in Nashville has been released, including a Valentine’s Market at the 12 South Farmer’s Market on Feb. 8 and the General Jackson Showboat offering a three-hour cruise with dinner, views of downtown, and live music. (More)

➤ Nashville Gospel music icon Dr. Bobby Jones received a Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s Grammy Awards. (Watch Video)

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