Storms Knock Out Power Statewide

Super Fungus Cases on the Rise

State health officials are tracking a growing number of Candida auris infections, a drug-resistant fungus the World Health Organization classifies as a dangerous “superbug.” 

The Tennessee Department of Health reports 40 clinical cases and eight screening cases so far this year, a sharp rise from just 53 cases nationwide a decade ago.

Experts say the fungus mainly spreads in hospitals and post-acute care facilities among seriously ill or medically vulnerable patients. International travel for medical care may also contribute to its spread. 

State officials are closely monitoring cases and urging strong infection-control measures, including frequent handwashing, to limit transmission.

The Flyover Turns Three

Three years ago today, we sent our first-ever edition of The Flyover to 47 people. Read our first edition here.

Just one year ago, we delivered The Flyover to 1.1 million readers. Today, 2.7 million of you received our national edition, plus another 1.7 million in our nine state editions.

The Tennessee Flyover now reaches more than 55,000 readers. It’s part of a nine-state network with more than 4.4 million total readers nationwide.

It has been a busy 12 months for our team. Along with that growth, we started a podcast that’s amassed more than 1.1 million views per month, launched additional state editions in Ohio and Arizona, and welcomed 3,700 readers to the Flyover family as fellow owners.

Our audience has changed dramatically, but the core principles have stayed the same: fact-first daily news. We’ve made improvements over the years, but we still deliver the news without media bias or a political agenda. (And we have a little fun, too.)

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➤ Blount County: Strong overnight storms across East Tennessee knocked down a massive tree outside one family’s home, destroying a camper and a car but leaving those inside unharmed. (See Tree)

➤ Grundy County: Rescue crews hoisted an injured hiker about 60 feet up a rock ledge at Foster Falls Park after finding him following a lengthy search. (More)

➤ Sevier-Jefferson County Line: A man was charged after authorities say he rear-ended an ambulance using emergency lights on I-40, injuring himself and multiple others. (More)

➤ Shelby County: A partnership between the County Trustee’s Office and nonprofit Rise Memphis helped nearly 2,400 residents eliminate more than $8 million in debt. (More)

➤ Clarksville: Middle and high school teams gathered for the VEX V5 Robotics State Championship over the weekend, competing for state titles and world championship spots. (See Robots)

➤ Smoky Mountains: National park officials are seeking Elk Rover volunteers to help educate visitors about safe wildlife viewing during the busy season. (See Details)

➤ Vanderbilt women’s basketball made the March Madness tournament as a No. 2 seed and will face High Point in round one. (See Bracket)

➤ Meanwhile, Tennessee women’s basketball will play as a No. 10 seed against NC State in the first round. It’s the Lady Vols 44th consecutive bid to the tournament. (More)

➤ The Memphis Tigers will retain men’s basketball coach Penny Hardaway through next season, but could swap out other members of the staff. (More)

➤ A Tennessee baseball player prematurely celebrated what he thought was a go-ahead home run against Georgia in the ninth inning, only to be robbed of the hit by a leaping outfielder. (See Highlight)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: NBA | NHL | NCAAB | NCAASB | Soccer | World Baseball Classic

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➤ Renewable energy company Create Energy announced plans to create more than 1,000 jobs and invest over $78 million across Sumner and Robertson counties. (More)

➤ Pancho & Lefty’s Cantina announced it is closing both of its Nashville locations. The Melrose location will remain open for a few more weeks before closing permanently. (More)

➤ Tennessee chain restaurants are offering St. Patrick’s Day food and drink specials as Americans are expected to spend an estimated $7.7 billion nationwide. (See Specials)

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➤ A former Miss Nashville will appear on Season 4 of FOX’s Farmer Wants a Wife dating series, premiering April 21, as one of the women hoping to find love with a farmer. (More)

➤ Ten University of Tennessee journalism students traveled to Milan to cover the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games through a partnership with USA TODAY and their student-led reporting team. (See Video)

➤ The Nashville Zoo has welcomed its first capybaras, with 3-month-old female Brie already on site and a 4-month-old male named Andouille expected soon. (See Baby Capybaras)

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