Monday, January 27, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1930, Bobby “Blue” Bland was born in the town of Rosemark. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992 by B.B. King, following a legendary musical career.

We’re also celebrating Lady Vols head coach Kim Caldwell who gave birth to a healthy baby boy named Conor Scott Caldwell. She named him after her late father Scott Stephens, who passed away in 2020.

Later today, we’ll send you a special email featuring our partner, GoldCo, who offers free financial advice to help safeguard your retirement savings. We hope you find their offer valuable!

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State Weighs Funding School Metal Detectors

State lawmakers are considering a bill that would provide grant funding for metal detectors in schools following the recent shooting at Antioch High School.

The Protecting Tennessee Schools and Events Act proposes a pilot program to provide grants to school districts unable to afford portable walk-through metal detectors, set for July 1. Read the bill here.

Under the bill, grants would be awarded to local education agencies to purchase three detectors, each priced at $16,000, for a total cost of $48,000.

Ogles Introduces Bill Allowing Trump Third Term

Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles introduced a proposed amendment to the Constitution that would allow President Donald Trump to seek a third term in office, arguing that the nation needs his "bold leadership" to continue.

The 22nd Amendment prohibits U.S. presidents from serving more than two terms. In a statement, Ogles expressed his belief that Trump would need additional time to fully implement his policies.

The president has not expressed any plans to seek another run for office, and legislators say the proposed amendment is unlikely to move forward.

Dollywood Donates Train for Hurricane Relief

Dollywood’s Engine 107 was donated to Knoxville & Holston River Railroad with plans to preserve it in exchange for a financial gift to Mountain Ways for Hurricane Helene.

The former Southern Railway engine, built by Baldwin in 1887, was displayed at the theme park's entrance for many years before representatives from the train company approached Dollywood about acquiring it.

Instead of selling the engine, an exchange was made to give it to Knoxville & Holston in exchange for a gift to help nearby victims of recent hurricane flooding.

Knoxville & Holston River, one of four Gulf & Ohio Railways short lines in the southeast, operates 26 miles of track in Knoxville, where it also operates the Three River Rambler passenger train.

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➤ Nashville: Three students were arrested for making threats to schools in separate cases, including two 12-year-olds. (More)

➤ Haywood County: Ford announced $9 million in community investments near its West Tennessee location, which will fund numerous local initiatives. (More)

➤ Memphis: Former state Sen. Brian Kelsey filed a motion to get out of jail after being sentenced to 21 months for federal campaign violations in 2022. (More)

➤ Clinton: The historic Daugherty Furniture Building has been relaunched as an affordable apartment complex called Daugherty Lofts, offering 40 units available for residents. (More)

➤ Chattanooga: City police say that the city's crime rate for 2024 dropped 11% overall, following a 12% decrease the previous year. (More)

➤ Gatlinburg: The popular tourist location was selected as one of the 10 best U.S. vacation destinations for retirees on a budget. (See List)

➤ Lady Vols head coach Kim Caldwell gave birth to a healthy baby boy on Thursday, naming him Conor Scott Caldwell after her late father, with assistant coach Jenn Burdette leading the team until her return. (More)

➤ The Tennessee Titans hinted at selecting Colorado Heisman winner Travis Hunter with their first-round draft pick, saying they “won’t pass on generational talent.” (More)

➤ The University of Tennessee has announced that the 2025 Orange & White spring practice football game will take place on Saturday, April 12, at Neyland Stadium. (More)

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➤ Bridgestone Americas announced that it will close its Rutherford County location this summer, costing approximately 700 jobs. (More)

➤ The Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville has announced plans for a new $131 million expansion that will make it the nation’s largest non-gaming hotel. (More)

➤ Raising Cane’s is opening a new location of its popular chicken franchise in Knoxville on Tuesday, offering one lucky guest a chance to win free food for a year. (More)

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➤ A new list of 13 cozy historic places to visit in Tennessee this winter has been released, including Hale Springs Inn in Rogersville and Carnegie Hall in Johnson City. (See List)

➤ Several Tennessee restaurants were named on the 2025 James Beard Awards Restaurants and Chef Semifinalists, including Nashville’s Bad Idea in the New Restaurant category and 17 Berkshire in Memphis as Outstanding Bakery. (See List)

➤ Tennessee native and astronaut Barry Wilmore shared a picture from the International Space Station that features several cities, including Nashville. (See Picture)

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1 Mode Mobile recently received their ticker reservation with Nasdaq ($MODE), indicating an intent to IPO in the next 24 months. An intent to IPO is no guarantee that an actual IPO will occur.

2 A minimum investment of $1,950 is required to receive bonus shares. 100% bonus shares are offered on investments of $9,950+.

3 Please read the offering circular and related risks at invest.modemobile.com. This is a paid advertisement for Mode Mobile’s Regulation A+ Offering.

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Start-up investments are speculative and involve a high degree of risk. Those investors who cannot afford to lose their entire investment should not invest in start-ups. Companies seeking startup investment tend to be in earlier stages of development and their business model, products and services may not yet be fully developed, operational or tested in the public marketplace. There is no guarantee that the stated valuation and other terms are accurate or in agreement with the market or industry valuations. Further, investors may receive illiquid and/or restricted stock that may be subject to holding period requirements and/or liquidity concerns.

DealMaker Securities LLC, a registered broker-dealer, and member of FINRA | SIPC, located at 105 Maxess Road, Suite 124, Melville, NY 11747, is the Intermediary for this offering and is not an affiliate of or connected with the Issuer. Please check our background on FINRA's BrokerCheck.

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