Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1861, then-U.S. Senator Andrew Johnson delivered a speech in Scott County urging residents to vote against seceding from the Union. Four days later, the county voted against separation by the largest percentage margin in Tennessee.

Spotted any zoo animals roaming your neighborhood lately? You’re not crazy—an escaped pet zebra is still eluding its owner, though the man is using drones and eyewitness accounts to track the runaway down. See a video of the zebra below.

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Wake Forest Coach Apologizes for Outburst

Wake Forest baseball coach Tom Walter apologized Monday after cameras caught him appearing to mutter an expletive and possibly a slur during Tennessee’s 11-5 regional title win.

The incident happened during Andrew Fischer’s fourth-inning at-bat, shortly before the Vols’ third baseman launched a two-run homer.

Walter claimed he didn’t recall the moment clearly but took full responsibility, saying the language didn’t reflect his values.

The incident went viral online, drawing attention to Tennessee’s dominant win, which earned them a spot in the Fayetteville Super Regional against Arkansas on Saturday. See the viral clip here.

Loose Zebra Seen But Still Evading Capture

A zebra that escaped from a private property in Rutherford County remains on the run, with new videos showing the animal darting across roads and fields in Christiana.

The zebra’s owner, who purchased it from a breeder in Texas, says it went missing Saturday, just one day after arriving. He believes a damaged fence or neighbor interference may have caused the escape.

The exotic pet, classified as a Class III species in Tennessee, is legal to own but notoriously hard to domesticate.

Authorities shut down part of I-24 over the weekend and are now deploying drones, K9 units, and search teams to locate the animal.

Tennessee’s Tax-Free Weekend Set for July

Tennessee’s annual back-to-school tax-free weekend will return in July, just in time for families gearing up for the fall semester.

The statewide event allows shoppers to purchase school supplies, clothing, and certain electronics without paying sales tax, helping stretch budgets during a pricey time of year.

The dates of this year’s tax-free weekend are July 25 through July 27.

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➤ Statewide: Tennessee completed a key 400-mile electric vehicle charging loop in May that connects major cities with stations every 34 miles through its state-funded Fast Charge TN program. (More)

➤ Sumner County: A black bear spotted in Gallatin last week was struck and killed by a vehicle on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard on Monday. Officials noted that such incidents are common during bears’ seasonal search for new territory. (More)

➤ Gatlinburg: A medical emergency caused a minivan to accelerate downtown, killing one and injuring six others after it struck pedestrians, multiple vehicles, and a road sign. (More)

➤ Nashville: The Belcourt Theatre celebrated its 100th anniversary Sunday with a sold-out screening, honoring its roots as a former Grand Ole Opry stage saved from closure by grassroots support. (See Video)

➤ Hamilton County: A new report shows the cost of living for a local family of four jumped $8,200 in 2023, now leaving 44% of Tennessee households below the threshold for basic financial stability. (See Report)

➤ Murfreesboro: Middle Tennessee State University signed a partnership with the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism to offer aviation education and training for Bahamian students, including on-campus programs, fast-track options, and online courses. (More)

➤ Nashville SC defender Walker Zimmerman was called up to the U.S. men’s national soccer team this week, where he’ll get a chance to play against Turkey on Saturday. (More)

➤ The Tennessee Titans will conduct a joint practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, providing rookie quarterback Cam Ward his first game-speed reps at the NFL level. (More)

➤ Vanderbilt alumnus Aaron Nesmith is making an impact on both sides of the floor for the Finals-bound Indiana Pacers. See a breakdown of how he’s changing the game. (See Breakdown)

➤ Yesterday’s results: MLB | WNBA | Soccer | Tennis

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➤ The Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee ranked No. 5 among U.S. public schools, marking its ninth straight year in the top five and earning top national honors for growth. (See Ranking)

➤ The University of Tennessee will open a public food hall on Cumberland Avenue in spring 2026, featuring Zen Sushi & Wok, Athenian Grill, and Big Orange Grill, with seating for 350 and food locker pickup options. (More)

➤ The Tennessee Supreme Court ruled in favor of Grundy County, allowing it to block a proposed sand mine near Tracy City due to a local ordinance banning quarries within 5,000 feet of residential areas. (More)

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Andrew McKinley, a local Indiana chef, had been living with tinnitus for 13 years until…

He ate one special dish.

As soon as he tasted the food, the buzzing in his ear decreased until it completely stopped!

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A spice so strong that just ONE tablespoon of it will get rid of the terrible ear buzzing forever…

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➤ Free Fishing Day is set for Saturday, allowing anyone to fish public waters without a license, with kids 15 and under able to fish free through June 13. (More)

➤ The Bill Peach Franklin Book Festival will take place this weekend at the Williamson County Public Library, featuring panels, author talks, and book sales from over 30 local writers, with free admission both days. (More)

➤ Memphis-based personal protective equipment-maker Radians has donated funds and children’s books to Literacy Mid-South, backing local reading programs and tutoring to boost education. (More)

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