Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1983, an incident known as the Benton fireworks disaster occurred when an illegal fireworks manufacturing operation exploded in East Tennessee, claiming 11 lives.

Do you consider yourself a tree-hugger? If so, you'll appreciate a story in today's edition detailing how arborists are nursing a 300-year-old tree in St. Elmo back to health to protect it from being cut down. See the tree and more details below.

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Seven Shot at Jackson Park

A Saturday night shooting at Kate Campbell Park in Jackson left seven people injured, including juveniles, according to police.

The violence broke out around 8:41 p.m., northeast of downtown, leaving one victim in critical condition and two others hospitalized.

No arrests have been made, and investigators are still working the scene, urging witnesses or anyone with footage to come forward. The motive remains unclear.

Top Nashville Patios for Summer

A new list highlights 11 standout patios across Nashville where locals can enjoy food, drinks, and sunshine without straying far from civilization.

Favorites include Il Forno's expanded Euro-style courtyard in Chestnut Hill, Noko's walk-in-only covered patio in East Nashville, and the two-tiered beer garden at The Nations' new hangout, Perfectly Fine.

Other top picks feature everything from Germantown's tiny-but-mighty Spread Market patio to the sprawling Band Box at First Horizon Park, where you can catch a ballgame with nachos in hand.

Whether you're into DJs, elderflower spritzes, or kebabs by the fire pit, these patios offer a breezy escape for every flavor of summer lounging. See the full list here.

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➤ Knoxville: Flo Rida will perform at the Tennessee Valley Fair on Sept. 11, according to event runners. Tickets went on sale Friday. (See Details)

➤ Newport: The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency stocked 10,000 walleye in the Pigeon River to support fish populations after Hurricane Helene raised concerns about habitat damage. (See Photos)

➤ Chattanooga: The Make Music Chattanooga Fund launches June 21 to support free public performances with stipends to local musicians and educators. (More)

➤ Memphis: Opera Memphis is hosting the 2025 Opera America Conference, highlighting its community work and staging La Calisto at Playhouse on the Square. (More)

➤ Bristol: Tennessee Hills Distillery celebrated National Craft Distillery Day by hosting a Memorial Day motorcycle ride to honor fallen service members. (See Photos)

➤ Chattanooga: A 300-year-old tree in St. Elmo is undergoing restoration as arborists aim to improve its health instead of cutting it down. (See Tree)

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