Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 2010, 22-year-old Daniel Cowart of Bells was sentenced to 14 years in prison for conspiring to assassinate then-presidential candidate Barack Obama.

Think the traffic is bad in your area? Franklin police resorted to using their patrol cars and lights to guide a traffic-disrupting horse out of the road on Monday. See footage of the mischievous horse in the story below.

If you’re tired of sleepless nights, weak flow, and feeling chained to the bathroom, you’ll be genuinely surprised by what scientists at Harvard just revealed about prostate growth. Today’s sponsor, Viriflow, has the details.

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Vanderbilt Stays Neutral on Compact

Vanderbilt University says it hasn’t accepted or rejected a White House compact on higher education but is providing feedback as part of an “ongoing dialogue.”

The draft compact, sent to nine universities, urges schools to drop demographic factors in admissions and adopt federal definitions of gender in exchange for preferential funding.

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier reaffirmed the school’s commitment to “institutional neutrality,” while student groups remain divided.

Vanderbilt is one of only two universities that haven’t rejected the compact outright.

AWS Outage Disrupts UT Knoxville Classes

A nationwide Amazon Web Services outage on Monday disrupted Canvas, the online learning hub used by University of Tennessee students, preventing access to class materials, assignments, and communication with professors.

Students at UT Knoxville and other campuses reported widespread frustration as coursework was delayed and deadlines loomed.

Some lost completed work, while others requested extensions amid limited official guidance.

The outage also affected other apps, such as Snapchat and Grubhub, before services began returning by late afternoon.

Centenarians on the Rise in Tennessee

Tennessee is seeing a surge in residents living past 100, with about 1,200 centenarians recorded in the 2020 Census—a 50% jump nationwide from 2010.

The spike reflects broader longevity trends and highlights growing pressure on the state’s caregiving system.

From 2020 to 2024, the population over age 65 in Tennessee rose 12.5%, while a 2022 report flagged a critical shortage of in-home caregivers.

In response, the state launched an Office of Healthy Aging last year to tackle the needs of its aging population.

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Can you believe prostate growth has nothing to do with your age or testosterone levels? Harvard researchers just revealed the real cause: a thick, chalky sludge that clogs your prostate like limestone in an old pipe.

This stuff wraps around your bladder and urethra, hardens over time, and forces your body to beg for relief with constant urges, weak dribbles, and keeps you awake at night. Fortunately, there’s a natural way to dissolve it. In fact, a doctor from Kentucky proved it by creating a 15-second method that flushes the toxic gunk straight out of your system, shrinks your prostate, boosts your stream, and gives you back your freedom.

It’s all explained in this short video: Prostate Growth Caused By A Clog You Can Easily Clear By Doing This

➤ Statewide: The Tennessee Sports Wagering Council shut down three unlicensed betting platforms after issuing cease and desist orders, including a $50,000 fine for one. (More)

➤ Memphis: A Nashville judge declined to block Gov. Bill Lee’s deployment of National Guard troops. A full injunction hearing is set for Nov. 3 amid concerns from local leaders. (More)

➤ Knoxville: ACE Trades Day will bring nearly 300 high school students face-to-face with local employers like Dollywood and KUB to explore hands-on trade careers. (More)

➤ Oak Ridge: The city is hosting Nuclear Science Week through Friday, showcasing its legacy in atomic research and its emergence as a national hub. (More)

➤ Sevier County: Food City donated $25,000 to Mountain Hope Good Shepherd Clinic to help fund renovations and expand healthcare access for uninsured residents. (More)

➤ Spring Hill: The city is now accepting applications from residents for its 2025–2026 Neighborhood Sidewalk Program, which funds small-scale projects to improve community infrastructure. (More)

➤ The Tennessee Titans granted a release for wide receiver Tyler Lockett, who requested to leave the team. Lockett caught just ten balls for 70 yards this season for the Titans. (More)

➤ Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant has been cleared to play in the team’s season opener tonight against the New Orleans Pelicans. (More)

➤ Tennessee baseball coach Tony Vitello remains the frontrunner to become the San Francisco Giants’ next manager, causing panic among the Vols fanbase. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: NBA | NHL | NCAAF | Soccer | Tennis

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➤ Hattie B’s Hot Chicken is exploring a new location in Chattanooga in its plan to expand beyond Nashville. The expansion includes opening five new stores across five states by 2026. (More)

➤ The Farmer’s Storehouse in Sparta is offering chemical-free, non-GMO foods, including naturally grown grains and flours from 138 farms, with plans to expand with a flour mill and retail store. (More)

➤ Ryman Hospitality is poised to take control of Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater from Live Nation in 2026. The group plans to expand public use and make the riverfront a year-round destination. (More)

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Harvard scientists just revealed prostate growth isn’t caused by age or testosterone—but by a thick, chalky sludge clogging your prostate like limestone in an old pipe. This buildup wraps around your bladder and urethra, causing weak dribbles, constant urges, and sleepless nights.

Fortunately, a Kentucky doctor discovered a 15-second method to naturally flush it out. Watch how here.

➤ A spooky Halloween display in Manchester is collecting donations all October for Shriners Hospitals for Children, honoring a late friend whose grandkids received care there. (See Display)

➤ A loose horse was guided off the road Monday morning by Franklin police using patrol cars and lights, eventually reuniting it with ranch hands without injury or major disruption. (See Footage)

➤ Broadway Off Broadway is coming to Nashville’s Hutton Hotel, featuring Tony-winning performers, themed events, and immersive experiences tied to the premiere of Wicked: For Good. (More)

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Wednesday, October 22, 2025

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Vanderbilt Stays Neutral on Compact

AWS Outage Disrupts UT Knoxville Classes

Centenarians on the Rise in Tennessee

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