Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1902, the Fraterville Mine Disaster took place, claiming the lives of 216 mine workers and marking the worst mine disaster in Tennessee history.

A story we previously told you about has come full circle after 13 baseball gloves stolen from the Nashville Sounds were recovered, thanks to an attentive store owner. Get the full story below.

Could one of the most common foods in your kitchen actually help guard your brain against Alzheimer’s? Two major studies published in The Journal of Nutrition uncovered a fascinating connection that researchers believe points to one key nutrient in this everyday food. On The Flyover Podcast, Ayla Brown unpacks the science behind the findings and what this could mean for your daily routine. Listen here.

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Execution Fight Nears Deadline

Tennessee death row inmate Tony Carruthers is asking Gov. Bill Lee to stop his scheduled Thursday execution so additional DNA testing can be completed in his decades-old murder case.

Carruthers has spent more than 30 years on death row after being convicted in the 1994 kidnapping and killing of a 43-year-old Memphis mother, her 21-year-old son, and his 17-year-old friend.

Carruthers has long maintained his innocence, and supporters, including faith leaders and former jailers, are rallying at the state Capitol with a petition carrying more than 80,000 signatures seeking a halt to the execution.

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian has also joined calls to halt Carruthers’ execution, using her platform to push for additional DNA testing and a review of the case before Tennessee carries out the execution.

NFL to Vote on Super Bowl LXIV in Nashville

NFL owners are expected to vote today on awarding Nashville the 2030 Super Bowl, according to reports from NFL Network.

The game would be played at the Tennessee Titans’ new $2.1 billion Nissan Stadium, which is scheduled to open in 2027 along the Cumberland River.

If approved, it would mark the first Super Bowl hosted in Tennessee’s capital, a goal city leaders and the Titans have chased for years. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell hinted last fall that Nashville was positioned for a future Super Bowl bid.

Local officials are also pursuing future Final Fours, College Football Playoff title games, and potentially WrestleMania.

List: Late Night Dining in Middle TN

When the bars close and the concert crowds spill out onto Nashville streets, a handful of Middle Tennessee spots are still firing up burgers, pizza, and milkshakes well past 1 a.m.

Among the standouts: Midnight Oil for New York-style pizza and margaritas, and Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint for creative burgers and fried Oreos.

Meanwhile, Mel’s Drive-In offers a retro 24-hour diner ambiance while serving smash burgers and breakfast around the clock.

Good Fellas Pizzeria and Steak Plus Pizza also keep ovens hot until 3 a.m., while Jonathan’s Grille and High Society mix late-night food with sports, karaoke, and live music.

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➤ Statewide: Tennessee has released the official list of candidates running in the state’s newly redrawn congressional districts, setting up crowded primary races. (More)

➤ Brentwood: A store owner helped recover 13 custom baseball gloves stolen from the Nashville Sounds clubhouse after three men walked in trying to sell gear marked with players' names and artwork. (More)

➤ Nashville: A new private security company is patrolling downtown after the city cut ties with a previous firm that was fined and suspended following allegations that guards posed as police officers. (More)

➤ Clarksville: Police say a woman shot a man accused of breaking into her home early Monday morning, leaving the suspect hospitalized with multiple gunshot wounds. (More)

➤ Memphis: Families packed Wiseacre Brewing Company for the annual Red Shoe Brew fundraiser, where McDonald’s catering helped raise money for families staying near hospitalized children. (More)

➤ Knoxville: Thousands filled downtown over the weekend as Open Streets shut down Gay Street to cars for a day of biking, walking, dancing, food trucks, and local vendors. (More)

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➤ Vanderbilt five-star freshman quarterback Jared Curtis will appear in Nashville comedian Nate Bargatze's new movie, The Breadwinner, as part of his NIL deal with the Commodores. Bargatze famously recruited Curtis on College GameDay last season. (More)

➤ Meanwhile, Vanderbilt football landed a commitment from 2027 three-star offensive tackle Luke Burger, a 6-foot-7, 285-pound prospect from Silverdale Baptist Academy in Chattanooga. (More)

➤ Roman Josi led Switzerland past Team USA 3-1 on the opening day of the IIHF hockey World Championship, one of six Nashville Predators competing in the host country's tournament. (More)

➤ Yesterday's Results: NBA | NHL | MLB | NCAAB | Soccer

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➤ Starbucks is laying off 300 corporate employees and closing several regional offices, even as the coffee giant moves forward with plans for a major new corporate hub in Nashville. (More)

➤ A Greeneville gas station temporarily cut fuel prices by as much as $1 per gallon over the weekend, giving hundreds of drivers a break. Volunteers paid for roughly 5,000 gallons of gas. (More)

➤ Rutherford County leaders are openly inviting Nashville businesses to move south as rising property taxes squeeze downtown venues. (More)

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➤ The Nashville Zoo welcomed a newborn southern pudu, the world’s smallest deer species. The 2-pound fawn arrived in time for Mother’s Day at the zoo’s Expedition Peru habitat. (See Pudu)

➤ More than 3,300 athletes from 64 countries packed Chattanooga for the annual IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon, tackling 70 miles of swimming, biking, and running. (See Photos)

➤ Heath Riles BBQ won the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest for the second straight year. The team is the first back-to-back grand champion in 42 years. (More)

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