Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 2012, the Tennessee Titans became the first team in NFL history to score five touchdowns of at least 60 yards in one game during their 44-41 overtime win against the Detroit Lions.

James Doherty of Chapel Hill scours antique malls for vintage photographs, then researches and tells the story of the people and places in them for his YouTube channel, Forgotten Lines. Learn more in Et Cetera.

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Last Jail Escapee Captured in Nashville

The last of three inmates who escaped from the Madison County Jail was captured in Nashville on Sunday. Dillon Decker had been on the run since Sept. 14.

He was originally in jail on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of Schedule I, possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting arrest, theft of property, evading arrest, aggravated assault, driving on a suspended license, and reckless driving.

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office has tightened security at the jail and is continuing to investigate the escape.

“Anytime that a door is open in the jail from central control, that’s time stamped, so we’re getting all that information and finding out who was on each post… If there was negligence on the part of one of our employees, the necessary action will be taken,” said Sheriff Julian Wiser.

State Updates SNAP Requirements

The Tennessee Department of Human Services announced updates on Monday to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents due to the passage of HR 1 in July.

Now, these adults can only receive SNAP benefits for three months in a three-year period unless they work, volunteer, or participate in a job training program at least 20 hours a week.

Some exceptions apply, such as if the person is pregnant or caring for someone who is sick or disabled. See the full list of exceptions.

Tennessee Towns with the Best Historic Districts

WorldAtlas recently released a list of the seven best historic districts in Tennessee, with Franklin’s topping the list due to its walkability.

As Tennessee’s oldest town, Jonesborough offers a “historic district (that) feels like a time capsule where colonial-era log cabins stand alongside brick townhouses and Victorian storefronts.”

Columbia and Greeneville have historic districts with ties to past presidents, while Granville, a former steamboat port, has been described as a “walkable open-air museum.”

Rounding out the list are Pulaski, which features the Trail of Tears Memorial Interpretive Center, and Fayetteville, where the historic district centers around the Lincoln County Courthouse.

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➤ Statewide: Alcohol-related deaths are on the rise in Tennessee, having increased more than 24% from 2019 to 2024. (More)

➤ Murfreesboro: The city council has approved funding for additional police body cameras and license plate readers, along with 26 new surveillance cameras to be installed in city parks. (More)

➤ Great Smoky Mountains National Park: A missing 21-year-old hiker was found dead on Sunday near Big Creek. (Details)

➤ Shelby County: First responders reunited with the man whose life they saved, sharing hugs and a group photo to celebrate his recovery after his fiancée’s 911 call brought them to his aid. (See Photo)

➤ Nashville: Police say a robbery victim was attacked downtown on Monday by two men—one wearing a gorilla suit and the other a Hawaiian shirt—who stole his shoes. (Details)

➤ Hamilton County: Two roads in Chickamauga Battlefield are closing for repairs: Dyer Road, between Glenn-Kelly and Lafayette Roads, and Snodgrass Hill Road. (More)

➤ Vanderbilt’s 70 points against Georgia State last weekend were the most points the football program has scored since 1918, when the Commodores beat the Vols 76-0. (More)

➤ Meanwhile, Vanderbilt football moved up two spots in the latest AP poll to No. 18. Tennessee remained at No. 15. (More)

➤ Memphis Grizzlies first-rounder Cedric Coward has been cleared for all basketball activities following a shoulder injury that kept him out of Summer League action in July. He’s expected to be 100% for training camp. (More)

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➤ Ford Motor Company awarded $201,445 in grants to 13 organizations for public safety and community center updates as part of Ford’s Good Neighbor Plan for West Tennessee. (See List)

➤ Tennessee’s attorney general has joined a federal lawsuit against Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation, accusing the companies of allowing ticket scalpers to drive up prices and shut out ordinary fans. (More)

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➤ Hot air balloons lit up the sky in Fayette County over the weekend at the Mid-South Balloon Festival. (See Video)

➤ A Marshall County man has transformed a unique hobby into a growing YouTube following by uncovering the forgotten stories behind old photographs and headstones. (See Video)

➤ The University of Tennessee is offering a history class, starting in January 2026, based on the video game Grand Theft Auto. “Students will never look at these games, or modern America, the same again,” said Professor Tore Olsson. (Details)

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