Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Good morning! On this day in 1977, the Meditation Garden at Graceland was opened to the public where fans were allowed to visit Elvis’ grave to pay their respects for the first time.

When is the best time to eat Thanksgiving dinner? Let us know in today’s poll as the holiday tradition nears. Also, if you’re doing last-minute shopping in Gatlinburg, you could be joined by a local bear, as seen in the video in our Et Cetera section below.

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3 Men Arrested Climbing 33-Story Building

The Metro Nashville Police Department arrested three men from out of state who allegedly climbed to the top of the city’s AT&T Batman building Sunday afternoon.

A witness on Broadway called 911 after spotting the men on the building. Officers used binoculars to observe one man near a spire and another lying on the circular AT&T logo.

After searching the building and its roof, as well as conducting a floor-to-floor search, police found the men in the 24th-floor restroom.

They were arrested for aggravated trespassing and disorderly conduct, and one was additionally charged with possessing burglary tools after a crowbar and screwdriver were discovered in his backpack. Here’s a video report.

Volunteer Efforts Surge in Tennessee

Tennessee is experiencing a resurgence in volunteerism after a pandemic-era decline. This rebound reflects a broader national trend of increased community engagement.

More than 33% of Tennesseans volunteered through a formal organization between September 2022 and September 2023, leading the Southeast, according to a new AmeriCorps report based on Census Bureau data,

This figure represents a nearly 10-point increase from Tennessee’s 2021 volunteer rate and surpasses the 31.7% volunteering rate seen before the pandemic in 2019.

$42M Home Sale Sets State Record

Twin Rivers Farm, a 383-acre spread in Williamson County, was sold for $42.5 million, setting a record for the state’s most expensive residential real estate sale.

The property includes a covered steel bridge entrance, a custom-built 10,000-square-foot home, a covered pool, an indoor recreation room and spa facility, a pond, barn, stables, a guest cottage, and tennis courts. You can see photos here.

The previous record-holder for the highest residential sale was the Frist home on Chickering Road in Belle Meade, which sold for $32 million earlier this year.

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➤ Statewide: On Thursday, eight Tennessee State Parks will offer Thanksgiving meals, and even more parks will hold Day After Thanksgiving hikes on Friday. (More)

➤ Memphis: A police car was deliberately set on fire outside the downtown station Monday night, according to fire investigators. (More)

➤ Pigeon Forge: Dollywood was nominated for three USA Today 10Best Awards, including a nomination for The Dolly Parton Experience as “Best New Museum” and “New Theme Park Attraction.” (More)

➤ East Tennessee: Cocke and Unicoi counties saw unemployment rise in October in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. (More)

➤ Chattanooga: A Venezuelan gang member was among four arrested in a human trafficking investigation. (More)

➤ Madison: An apartment fire displaced people from 20 units ahead of Thanksgiving. (See Video Report)

➤ The University of Tennessee football team (9-2) announced its uniform combination for Saturday’s game at Vanderbilt (6-5), featuring its all-white road uniforms for Saturday’s noon matchup in Nashville. (More)

➤ UT’s basketball team is surging in early-season ranking, moving up to No. 6 in the new USA Today men’s basketball coaches poll. (More)

➤ Hometown hero Alysha Clark is returning to Nashville to play in next year’s Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball tournament at Municipal Auditorium. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: NCAAF | NBA | NHL | NCAAM | NCAAW

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➤ Nashville Kroger grocery stores launched its 2024 Food Angel Tree program in partnership with the Salvation Army to help families in need during the holidays. (More)

➤ Avail Enclosure Systems, a subsidiary of Avail Infrastructure Solutions, recently announced a significant expansion in Chattanooga to create 82 new jobs and drive more than $10 million in investment in Hamilton County. (More)

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➤ The ultimate Nashville holiday activity list is out. Find your next adventure, ranging from ice skating to a Grinchmas afternoon tea. (More)

➤ In the battle of the state’s top Thanksgiving sides, a new study revealed stuffing/dressing as the top sides in the Volunteer State. (More)

➤ A bear decided to take a shopping trip in Gatlinburg, startling guests, but no one was hurt. (See Video)

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