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Vandy QB Named Heisman Finalist

Vanderbilt’s Diego Pavia is a 2025 Heisman Trophy finalist, marking a historic moment for the Commodores.

The senior quarterback threw for 3,192 yards and 27 touchdowns, adding 826 rushing yards and nine scores, powering Vandy to its first-ever 10-win season.

He joins finalists from Indiana, Ohio State, and Notre Dame, with the winner to be announced Saturday in New York. 

Vanderbilt will face Iowa in the ReliaQuest Bowl on Dec. 31.

Nashville Launches Adaptive Sports Teams

Metro Nashville Public Schools will become the first district in Tennessee to offer official adaptive sports programs, thanks to a $25,000 grant from Bridgestone.

Starting next fall, students with disabilities will have the chance to compete in wheelchair basketball, bowling, and track as part of school teams.

The initiative aims to close a national gap in athletic access for students with special education needs, as fewer than 3% of U.S. schools offer adaptive sports. 

Officials hope the program sets a statewide example and opens new doors for students.

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➤ Statewide: Lawmakers are considering a proposal to pay student teachers a stipend during their unpaid classroom training in an effort to address more than 7,000 teacher vacancies in the state. (More)

➤ Columbia: The police department received a $1.3 million grant from the Violent Crime Intervention Fund to upgrade surveillance systems, improve forensic tools, and enhance officer safety. (More)

➤ Lenoir City: The first reading of a proposed ordinance to raise the local sales tax from 2% to 2.75% passed, pending a second reading and a public vote in the November 2026 election. (More)

➤ Nashville: A local coalition has filed a petition to halt the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway expansion in hopes of letting voters decide the property’s future in the 2026 election. (More)

➤ Mt. Juliet: A café owner was about to close her business due to a sharp drop in customers, but a heartfelt social media plea sparked a wave of community support that helped keep the doors open. (More)

➤ Knoxville: The South Waterfront Down River Master Plan is nearing finalization after two years of community input as city leaders plan for green space and mixed-use development. (See Video)

➤ Women’s Basketball AP Poll: Vanderbilt and Tennessee both moved up one spot this week to No. 14 and No. 18, respectively. (See Full Poll)

➤ Tennessee football parted ways with defensive coordinator Tim Banks this week after five seasons with the program. Linebackers coach William Inge will serve as interim D.C. for the team’s matchup against Illinois in the Music City Bowl. (More)

➤ Former Predators forward Craig Smith announced he’s retiring from hockey after 14 seasons—nine of which came in Nashville. (More)

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➤ Nissan Americas is planning a 2026 comeback by focusing on Tennessee as a key manufacturing hub, including by cutting bureaucracy and increasing pre-billed vehicle orders. (More)

➤ In-N-Out will open its first Tennessee locations in Lebanon, Antioch, and Murfreesboro this December, each featuring drive-thrus and both indoor and outdoor seating. (More)

➤ JTEKT North American Corporation will permanently close its Telford plant between April and August 2026, affecting 136 workers. (More)

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➤ Two Nashville brothers have launched Taskquatch, a new community app that connects neighbors to help each other with small household tasks. (More)

➤ A 16-year-old autistic teen created and illustrated a coloring book benefiting the Nashville Zoo, combining his love for art with his dream of helping animals. (See Video)

➤ Tennessee has launched its 2026 Civics Essay Contest for K-12 students, themed “Tennessee, America at its best.” Winners will receive scholarships and a trip to the State Capitol. (See Details)

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