Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1890, civil rights leader Memphis Tennessee Garrison, a Virginia native named for the city where her aunt worked as a teacher, was born.

East Tennessee State University’s bald eagle nest has welcomed its newest addition: a newly hatched eaglet. You can watch the eaglet live via ETSU’s eagle cam. See the eaglet in the story below.

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Carson-Newman Students Stranded In Israel

Several Carson-Newman University students and faculty are stranded in Israel after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran over the weekend shut down much of the Middle East's airspace.

University officials said the group was on an archaeological dig and has been relocated to Jerusalem, where they remain safe and in good spirits.

University President Charles Fowler has spoken with students and their families as the school works to arrange travel home.

As of Monday, thousands of flights had been canceled, and major hubs in Israel and across the Gulf were operating under partial closures and reroutes, leaving many travelers stuck abroad.

Pollen Counts Spike Across Midstate

Middle Tennessee is seeing its highest pollen levels of the year as trees ramp up for spring, forecasters say.

After a brief dip yesterday, thanks to rain showers, counts are expected to climb to moderate and high levels from today through Friday, fueled by warmer days and gusty southerly winds that carry pollen from Gulf Coast states.

Experts say that juniper, maple, alder, and elm trees are the main culprits of pollen distribution right now.

Relief may be limited until the next round of rain, with tree pollen sticking around for weeks before grass takes over later this year.

Titans Name Vanderbilt as Health Partner

The Tennessee Titans announced yesterday a multi-year deal naming Vanderbilt Health as the team’s official healthcare provider, replacing Ascension Saint Thomas.

Vanderbilt LifeFlight Event Medicine will handle first aid and emergency services at Nissan Stadium and the team’s MetroCenter headquarters, now renamed the Vanderbilt Health Football Center.

The partnership also creates a family zone, called Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt Terrace, inside the stadium.

The move comes as the Titans prepare for the new 60,000-seat Nissan Stadium set to open in 2027.

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➤ Memphis: The FBI is investigating after shots were fired at Memphis Safe Task Force agents responding to a call in Raleigh, causing no injuries to officers, who did not return fire. (More)

➤ Nashville: A woman was arrested at Centennial Park after allegedly running naked toward Iran strike protesters and biting a Metro officer during her arrest, leading to felony charges. (More)

➤ Also Nashville: Family members of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson visited the city to honor his civil rights legacy throughout the south. (More)

➤ Clarksville: A proposed rezoning could allow for about 50 new homes, but neighbors and city leaders worry increased density may worsen the area’s history of flooding. (More)

➤ Knoxville: The University of Tennessee approved $253 million in student housing, a $72 million veterinary college renovation, and a new Bachelor of Science in bioinformatics. (More)

➤ Kingsport: Renovations are underway at Warriors’ Path State Park to transform Duck Island into a meadow and pollinator garden funded by a state grant. (More)

➤ Men’s Basketball AP Poll: Tennessee and Vanderbilt were ranked No. 23 and No. 24, respectively. (See Full Poll)

➤ No. 5 Vanderbilt women’s basketball beat Tennessee 87-77 to close out SEC regular season play. It’s the Commodores' third straight victory over Tennessee, and the Lady Vols’ sixth straight loss. (More)

➤ Grizzlies center Zach Edey will undergo yet another surgery on his left ankle, his second procedure since last summer. His return timetable is unknown. (More)

➤ Tennessee wide receiver Chris Brazzell lit up when asked about the possibility he might get drafted by the Titans: “I love the state of Tennessee, so that would be really fun.” (More)

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➤ A new report ranks Tennessee 25th in the nation for median household net worth at $172,000, far behind top-ranked Hawaii at nearly $693,000 and well above lowest-ranked Arkansas at $62,500. (See Details)

➤ Detroit-born steakhouse Prime + Proper has opened its second location at Nashville Yards inside the Grand Hyatt, bringing its whiskey-aged Cowboy Ribeye to Music City. (More)

➤ Jackson’s long-delayed Great Wolf Lodge project could face another setback due to a newly required archaeological survey that adds roughly $31,000 in costs. (More)

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➤ Seven songwriters advanced to the finals of Tennessee Songwriters Week after regional showcases, earning the opportunity to perform at Nashville’s iconic Bluebird Cafe. (See Details)

➤ A second eaglet has hatched at the East Tennessee State University nest in Johnson City, streaming live on the university’s eagle cam. (See Eaglet)

➤ Authorities say loud “booms” across Madison County were caused by controlled detonations used to clear local beaver dams, assuring residents there is no public threat. (More)

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