Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1865, during a Union cavalry expedition from Memphis into northeastern Arkansas, federal troops skirmished near Marion, capturing Confederate soldiers and supplies.

Have you spotted a lost black dog lately? Country singer Lee Brice is asking for help finding his missing dog Charlee, who is also pregnant. See photos of the lost dog in the story below.

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Trucker Hero Stops Runaway Semi on I‑840

A quick-thinking trucker is being hailed a hero after stopping a runaway semi whose driver suffered a medical emergency on I‑840 in Rutherford County.

Matt Munson spotted the swerving truck and realized the driver was slumped over the wheel, prompting him to pull over, sprint down the shoulder, and climb into the moving rig to hit the brakes.

Dashcam footage captured the dramatic rescue as cars sped past nearby. See a video report here.

Authorities say Munson’s actions likely prevented a major interstate tragedy. The driver is recovering.

Titans Tap Saleh as New Head Coach

The Tennessee Titans are hiring Robert Saleh as their next head coach, giving the former Jets leader a second shot after he spent 2025 coordinating San Francisco’s defense.

Saleh went 20-36 as coach of the New York Jets but is often cited as a top defensive mind in the NFL.

The Titans, coming off a dismal 3-14 season, are banking on his experience to develop rookie quarterback Cam Ward, the 2025 No. 1 overall pick.

Tennessee holds the No. 4 pick in April’s draft as Saleh takes the reins of a team in full rebuild mode.

Fairview Students Win National Film Award

A team of Fairview High School students in Tennessee took first place in a national silent film competition with their short film Mixed Signals.

Created in under a week, the project tells the emotional story of a person adjusting to hearing aids, including anxiety and sensory overload. Watch the film here.

The students said they were stunned by the national recognition, calling their success totally unexpected for a first foray into filmmaking.

The film was praised for its perspective, originality, and powerful visuals. The national award is the second that the school’s film program has received over the last year.

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➤ Hardeman County: A county jail inmate briefly escaped after stealing a marked patrol car undergoing maintenance, but was recaptured just a mile from the jail within hours. (More)

➤ Nashville: Country star Lee Brice is pleading for help to find his missing pregnant dog, Charlee, who disappeared two weeks ago and could be anywhere from south of Franklin to past Dickson. (See Missing Dog)

➤ Knoxville: Jim Worthington, a World War II veteran and the University of Tennessee’s oldest living letterwinner, died at 100, leaving behind a legacy of dedication to sports and service. (More)

➤ Lenoir City: The Department of Children’s Services released renderings of new centers to provide short-term stabilization and trauma-informed care for youth entering state custody. (See Renderings)

➤ Grainger County: The historic Nance House is under new ownership, with Clinch-Powell RC&D beginning restoration efforts this spring aimed at preserving the 1840s-era landmark. (More)

➤ Women’s Basketball AP Poll: Vanderbilt remained steady as the No. 5 team in this week’s rankings, while Tennessee rose three spots to No. 17. (See Full Poll)

➤ FOX Sports’ Way-Too-Early Top 25 rankings for the 2026 college football season put Vanderbilt at No. 11 and Tennessee at No. 23. (See List)

➤ Vanderbilt women’s basketball beat No. 8 Michigan 72-69 to maintain a perfect 19-0 record on the season. (More)

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➤ Landman actor Billy Bob Thornton gave a shoutout to Memphis’ iconic Lansky Brothers clothing store, sharing that he’s been shopping at Elvis Presley’s former tailor since 1975. (More)

➤ Clumpies Ice Cream Co. is honoring Dolly Parton’s 80th birthday with its fan-favorite flavor Cup of Ambition, featuring coffee swirls, brownie chunks, and velo-infused coffee ice cream. (More)

➤ Tennessee gas prices rose slightly last week to an average of $2.49 per gallon, five cents higher than the week before. The state still ranks as the 12th least expensive market in the U.S. (More)

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➤ The Chattanooga Zoo is celebrating the birth of twin emperor tamarins and inviting the public to help name the mustached monkeys through a donation-based vote. (See Tamarins)

➤ The city of La Vergne proclaimed Jan. 17 as Megadeth Day to honor the legendary metal band’s visit and celebrate their lasting impact on music and culture. (See Photos)

➤ The Nashville Humane Association celebrated Dolly Parton’s 80th birthday by extending its hours and dressing a pup named Dolly up like the Queen of Country herself. (See Pup Dolly)

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Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Trucker Hero Stops Runaway Semi on I‑840

Titans Tap Saleh as New Head Coach

Fairview Students Win National Film Award

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