Monday, April 7, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1862, the Battle of Shiloh, also known as the Battle of Pittsburg Landing, ended with a Union victory. Both sides suffered heavy losses, resulting in over 23,000 total casualties.

Today's poll asks: "Do you have a favorite 'meat and three' spot?" If so, hit the reply button and let us know. We're always looking for a new favorite place.

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TVA to Reapply for Federal Funds

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and its energy partners must reapply for $800 million in federal funding for the Oak Ridge reactor project after the Department of Energy removed community engagement and equity requirements from the application process.

The TVA originally applied in January for the funds to build up to four 300-megawatt reactors in Oak Ridge, aiming for commercial operation by 2033.

The reapplication process began after the Trump administration removed a clause—weighted 20%—emphasizing community engagement and a Biden-era diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) mandate.

A Department of Energy official said the new merit-based process aims to accelerate nuclear technology development.

Storms Left 10 Dead and Extreme Flooding

Severe weather across the South and Ohio Valley last weekend triggered a "generational" event, killing at least 18 people—including 10 deaths in Tennessee alone.

Storms knocked out power to over 70,790, downed trees along I-40, and prompted emergency declarations amid ongoing threats from swollen rivers and saturated ground.

The tornado threat has passed, but flooding remains severe after 14 inches of rain in parts of Clarksville and Hopkinsville, with dozens of road closures reported in several West Tennessee counties.

List: Most Haunted Places in Tennessee

A list of the 15 most haunted places in Tennessee features hotels, hospitals, and homes from Gatlinburg and Knoxville to Memphis and Nashville, all linked to suspected paranormal activity.

The top-ranked haunted site in Tennessee is the Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotel, a former Terminal Station on the National Register of Historic Places, where guests report ghostly sightings of a porter, a grieving mother, and a Civil War soldier.

The Smoky Mountains are home to Lydia, a distraught ghost said to have died in a log cabin—now part of the Greenbriar Restaurant—after being left at the altar.

Perhaps the most intriguing legend is the Bell Witch Cave, where a 19th-century family was tormented by unexplained noises, ghostly apparitions, and violent encounters. See the complete list here.

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➤ Memphis: Memphis recorded its wettest April day ever Saturday, with 5.47 inches of rain falling at Memphis International Airport, according to the National Weather Service. (More)

➤ McMinn County: Authorities are warning of a new phone scam in which a caller impersonates a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent, demanding money to resolve alleged crimes at the southern border. (More)

➤ A high-speed chase starting with Goodlettsville Police ended in a crash and foot pursuit in Ridgetop Friday, where the suspect was captured after an hours-long manhunt. (See Suspect)

➤ Wilson County: Officials confirmed that an EF1 tornado touched down Thursday, damaging homes, farms, and snapping trees. (More)

➤ Johnson City: Metro-Kiwanis Park hosted an Arbor Day celebration Saturday, where nearly 2,500 trees were given away to encourage community tree planting and promote environmental awareness. (More)

➤ Lebanon: A local roofing company has responded to 100 building leak calls after recent storms and is now hoping for clear weather to begin repairs. (More)

➤ The No. 1 Tennessee Volunteers baseball team lost its first home series in two years over the weekend, falling to Texas A&M. The Aggies hit 11 home runs in Saturday's doubleheader, winning 9–3 and 17–6. (More)

➤ Also in Vols baseball, former SEC Pitcher of the Year Chase Dollander was called up by the Colorado Rockies Friday, becoming the seventh player from the Tony Vitello era to reach MLB. (See Call Up)

➤ The Tennessee Titans, holding the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, canceled this week's private workout with former Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, stating they saw enough at his pro day. (More)

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➤ Nissan has reversed its decision to cut shifts at its Smyrna factory, aiming to avoid new Trump administration tariffs on imports from Mexico and Japan. (More)

➤ Federal officials approved the Ridgeline pipeline, a 122-mile natural gas expansion through East Tennessee from Smith County to TVA's Kingston plant, with construction set to begin this fall. (More)

➤ Avelo Airlines has added three new nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport, with service to Rochester, New York, and Charlotte and Wilmington, North Carolina. (More)

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➤ The Michelin Guide announced its first regional U.S. expansion since 2005, adding the American South. Inspectors are now scouting restaurants in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. (More)

➤ Nashville: Nashville ranked 25th among the best U.S. cities to get married based on wedding costs, venue availability, and the number of vendors per capita. (More)

➤ A Knoxville man was presented with a Quilt of Valor, a handmade quilt awarded to veterans as a gift for their service, honoring his time as an Army Medical Corps member and tank driver from 1962-1965. (See Quilt)

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Do you have a favorite "meat and three" spot?

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Have you ever taken a riverboat cruise?

Yes: 42%
No: 36%
Someday: 22%

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