Friday, April 4, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, while supporting a strike by the city's sanitation workers. James Earl Ray was identified as his assassin.

A person was struck by lightning in Nashville on Thursday and told first responders they felt uninjured, just "tingly." See the full story below.

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Storms Leave At Least Five Dead

At least five people died in severe storms that swept through Tennessee Wednesday and Thursday, with dangerous conditions still affecting the Midstate and parts of West Tennessee.

Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, and Tennessee were all hit by more than a dozen tornadoes and storms, resulting in flooding and property damage. See the storm damage here.

Fayette, Hardeman, and McNairy counties were among the hardest hit by the storms, closing schools and roads and leaving over 7,000 without power.

The Trump administration approved an emergency declaration for Tennessee on Thursday, authorizing federal disaster aid for areas impacted by the severe storms.

Teachers Could Refuse Student Pronouns

A bill allowing educators to refuse to use students' preferred pronouns or names advanced Wednesday in the state House Education Committee, passing along party lines.

The proposition protects staff, students, and school contractors from disciplinary action if they decline to use a name or pronoun that doesn't match someone's legal sex.

The bill also bars schools from asking about pronouns and requires parental consent to use names or pronouns differing from a student's official records.

Supporters call it a defense of free speech and religious freedom, while critics argue it promotes discrimination against transgender and non-binary students.

Chattanooga Named First National Park City

Chattanooga has become the first National Park City in North America, earning the international honor from the U.K.-based National Park City Foundation.

Mayor Tim Kelly said the title reflects Chattanooga's long-standing commitment to outdoor spaces, stating the outdoors are the city's "competitive advantage."

Officials say the status will help guide future policies to make the city "greener, healthier, and wilder" while showcasing its love for outdoor living.

A celebration is planned for April 19 at the Chattanooga Green, coinciding with Earth Week.

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➤ Nashville: Severe storms knocked a tree into an Antioch home early Thursday, crushing the roof and forcing two brothers to escape with minor injuries. (See Roof)

➤ Memphis: The Tennessee House Education Committee voted 15-4 and advanced a bill to allow a nine-member board of managers to take control of Memphis-Shelby County Schools. (More)

➤ Also in Memphis: The Memphis-Shelby County Schools board finalized an 18-month contract for interim superintendent Dr. Roderick Richmond, awarding him an annual salary of $325,000. (More)

➤ Kingsport: A Kingsport man is in a Washington County jail after allegedly stealing a tractor and abandoning it; deputies found meth, the ignition switch, and burglary tools at the scene. (More)

➤ Johnson City: The Elizabethton Broad Street bridge project has been delayed so crews can drill through 18 feet of cobble rock to stabilize the 1929 bridge damaged by Hurricane Helene. (More)

➤ The Chattanooga Mocs won the 2025 NIT championship Thursday night, outlasting the UC Irvine Anteaters 85-84 in overtime. (See Box Score)

➤ Severe weather forced Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway to cancel its season opener, rescheduling the event to coincide with the US Legends Spring Nationals, April 17–19. (More)

➤ Nashville and Geodis Park officials see this summer's FIFA Club World Cup as a chance to showcase the city's readiness to host major international events. (More)

➤ Yesterday's results: MLB | NBA | NHL | PGA | LPGA | NIT | NCAABB | NCAASB | Soccer

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➤ Franklin officials approved rezoning for the CoolSprings Galleria project, an 86-acre development with 1.6 million square feet of nonresidential space, 600 housing units, and 120 hotel rooms. (More)

➤ Moonshine Mountain Cookie Company opened its fourth store in Pigeon Forge, bringing its signature cookies, made with real moonshine, to the western Tennessee mountain town. (More)

➤ Mast General Store secured its second Tennessee location, purchasing a downtown Chattanooga property for $3.8 million. (More)

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➤ A new 49-track playlist, featuring songs that name-drop Tennessee or its cities, honors the state's musical legacy, with legends like Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, and other artists. (See Playlist)

➤ A Nashville high school opened its first esports lab, offering non-athletes a chance to compete in gaming while improving grades and social skills. (See Video)

➤ A person was struck by lightning outside a Nashville hotel Thursday morning, walking away uninjured and refusing medical treatment while stating they only had a "tingly" feeling. (More)

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