Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1961, Elvis Presley’s record label presented the singer with a diamond-studded watch to honor over 75 million record sales. Then-Governor Buford Ellington and Memphis mayor Henry Loeb also declared the day Elvis Presley Day.

Are you a firefly aficionado? Lottery entries are now open for Greene County’s Firefly Festival, with $2 entries giving winners the chance to view the synchronized fireflies in Cherokee National Forest. See details in the story below.

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Rapper’s School Visit Sparks Complaint

A Memphis-area high school is facing a constitutional complaint after rapper Project Pat spoke at an assembly at Haywood High School in Brownsville.

The Freedom From Religion Foundation, a church-state separation organization, alleges he quoted the Bible and spoke about God, calling it a violation of students’ First Amendment rights.

Haywood County Schools said it did not intend to violate anyone’s rights and emphasized it respects students and staff.

Before receiving the complaint, the school district had reportedly posted on Facebook, thanking the artist for sharing his journey to faith and prison ministry.

FedEx Sues Trump Admin Over Tariffs

Tennessee company FedEx filed suit Monday seeking a full refund on tariffs it paid, days after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled President Donald Trump exceeded his authority in imposing the duties.

The Memphis-based shipping giant says it suffered financial harm while importing goods subject to the tariffs and is asking the court to order the return of those payments.

Company leaders had warned the tariffs could cost up to $1 billion in fiscal 2026, calling it a stressful stretch for customers, especially small exporters.

FedEx says it is acting to protect its rights as an importer, joining several major corporations that have filed similar refund claims.

Titans Tease Possible Rebrand

The Tennessee Titans have initiated fresh rebrand speculation by posting an image of three navy stars on a light blue background with the date March 12, 2026, and the caption, “A new chapter begins.”

The tease follows weeks of rumors, including a Fanatics item that briefly appeared to show a new logo.

The stars resemble those in the leaked design but swap in a navy-and-light-blue scheme closer to the current Titans colors, not the old Houston Oilers’ Columbia blue.

Neither version includes the franchise’s longtime flame logo or sword, fueling talk that a significant uniform and branding change could be on deck.

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➤ Statewide: Austin Peay’s Southeastern Grasslands Institute has secured a record $10 million grant to restore and reconstruct 2,500 acres of Central Tennessee grasslands. (More)

➤ Cleveland: Drivers who blow past stopped school buses are being flagged by AI-powered cameras, with police then issuing fines. More than 160 violations were caught in a month. (More)

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➤ Brownsville: The city will stop accepting pennies for cash payments, rounding transactions to the nearest five cents, while other payments continue to be processed to the exact amount. (More)

➤ Women’s Basketball AP Poll: Vanderbilt continued to hold down the No. 5 spot in this week’s rankings, while Tennessee dropped out of the Top 25 entirely. (See Full Poll)

➤ Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar’s request for a preliminary injunction in his lawsuit seeking an eighth year of NCAA eligibility was denied, likely ending his return to the Vols. (More)

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➤ The Nashville Predators signed forward Jake Lucchini to a two-way contract worth $850,000. It’s a one-year deal that will keep him with the club through the 2027 season. (More)

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➤ Former Tennessee basketball player Lew Evans was cast for the upcoming season of ABC’s The Bachelorette, where he’ll battle 21 other men for the love of a single reality TV star. (More)

➤ Lottery entries are open for Greene County’s third annual Firefly Festival. Two hundred winners will be randomly selected to attend one of four guided firefly tours in the Cherokee National Forest. (More)

➤ The Belmont Chorale and Symphony Orchestra took the stage at Bridgestone Arena alongside Andrea Bocelli just weeks after the iconic singer’s Olympic opening ceremony performance. (More)

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Rapper’s School Visit Sparks Complaint

FedEx Sues Trump Admin Over Tariffs

Titans Tease Possible Rebrand

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