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Article Icon 1ICE, THP Conduct Traffic Operation in Nashville

Federal immigration officials and the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) conducted a joint enforcement operation in South Nashville early Sunday, making approximately 150 traffic stops and detaining dozens of individuals. 

The operation focused on areas identified by THP as having high traffic incidents and suspected gang activity.

Between 40 and 100 people were taken to an ICE field office, with some later transported to a detention facility in Louisiana.

The Nashville mayor’s office criticized the federal action, saying it stokes fear in immigrant communities and pledged to seek information on those detained.

Article Icon 1Trump Taps TN Lawyer for Appeals Court

President Trump has nominated Whitney Hermandorfer, a top attorney in Tennessee’s Attorney General’s office, to the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals—his first judicial pick since returning to the White House.

Hermandorfer has led major litigation for the state, including defending its abortion laws and challenging federal education guidance on LGBTQ issues. 

Her nomination fills a seat vacated by Judge Jane Branstetter Stranch, an Obama appointee.

A former clerk for three current Supreme Court justices, Hermandorfer now awaits confirmation by the U.S. Senate.

Article Icon 1TN Ranks No. 1 for Saving Money in 2025

Tennessee tops the list as the best state in the U.S. for saving money, according to a 2025 analysis by Bankrate.

The ranking credits the state’s low cost of living, absence of state income tax, and relatively favorable local tax structure. 

While Southern states dominated the top of the list due to similar financial advantages, the report also notes broader regional trends, such as lower average incomes and higher poverty rates across the South.

Still, Tennessee stands out as a state where residents have a strong shot at setting aside money despite trends in economic uncertainty.

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Around Tennessee

➤ Knox County: The county’s newly unveiled $1.1 billion budget for 2025-26 boosts school and infrastructure spending without raising taxes, while funding pay raises, jail costs, and a stadium payment. (More)

➤ Blount County: Local roads were left caked in mud after heavy rains turned the Rock the Country music festival at Maple Lane Farms into a bog, stranding vehicles and prompting cleanup efforts expected to last several days. (See Video)

➤ Smyrna: The Tennessee National Guard launched a new indoor facility to support its GRIT program, a holistic training initiative enhancing physical, mental, and spiritual readiness for Soldiers and Airmen. (More)

➤ Sullivan County: Officials have issued a fish consumption advisory for the South Fork Holston River due to elevated PCB levels in catfish, urging pregnant women, nursing mothers, and children to avoid eating them. (See Advisory)

➤ Weakley County: The school district was nationally recognized by The Hechinger Report and Stanford researchers for defying the post-pandemic math slump, showing consistent gains thanks to strong teacher support and targeted student interventions. (More)

➤ Chattanooga: Five local police officers began an 800-mile memorial bike ride Monday as part of the 2025 Law Enforcement United Road to Hope, stopping in Cleveland to honor fallen Bradley County officers. (See Video)
Tennessee Carolina Sports

➤ Tennessee Vols tennis advanced to Super Regionals in both the men’s and women’s DI NCAA tournament last weekend. (More)

➤ Hall of Fame quarterback Warren Moon confirmed that the Titans will have new jerseys soon, shutting down rumors the franchise would revive their retro Oilers uniforms. (More)

➤ Vanderbilt baseball’s Brodie Johnston was named SEC Co-Freshman of the Week after batting .500 in the Commodores’ weekend series against Alabama. (More)

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Tennessee Business

➤ Nuclear firm BWX Technologies is expanding with new facilities in Jonesborough and Oak Ridge to boost uranium enrichment and support national security and energy projects. (More)

➤ Adient is closing its auto seat plants in Columbia and Lexington by June 27, cutting over 400 jobs in Middle and West Tennessee despite recent state-backed expansions. (More)

➤ Delta will offer Saturday-only nonstop flights from Nashville to Orlando starting December 20 and running through April 11, 2026, to accommodate holiday and spring break travelers. (More)

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➤ A Bigfoot festival in Townsend drew crowds of believers, researchers, and curious locals to celebrate folklore, share sightings, and enjoy community fun. (See Video)

➤ “Gadget Girls,” an all-female robotics team from West Valley Middle School, hosted a downtown Knoxville event to promote STEM to young women. (See Video)

➤ The eighth annual Knoshville festival brought together Jewish organizations from Knoxville and Oak Ridge on Sunday, serving traditional foods and celebrating heritage at the Arnstein Jewish Community Center. (See Photos)

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The Poll

What’s your go-to beverage at a Tennessee cookout?

  1. Sweet tea
  2. RC Cola
  3. Local cider
  4. Lemonade
  5. Other

 

Previous Results:

What’s your must-do when the fair comes to town?

  1. Other: 24%
  2. Eat fried food: 22%
  3. Watch livestock shows: 20%
  4. Ferris wheel rides: 17%
  5. Try blue-ribbon pie: 17%
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