Saturday, May 23, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1908, the University of Tennessee baseball team swept a home doubleheader against Sewanee in Knoxville, winning 8-2 and 5-4 at Wait Field.

This Memorial Day weekend, Tennesseans honor our fallen heroes—even as potential thunderstorms sweep the state. Stay safe out there, and cheer on the Lady Vols softball team this weekend.

A new report just exposed the five biggest financial fears haunting American retirees, and the findings are sounding alarms across the country. On The Flyover Podcast, Amy Hess reveals what those fears are, why so many Americans are being blindsided, and the critical steps families can take right now to set themselves up for success. Tune in here!

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Judges Take Tennessee Redistricting Case

A state three-judge panel heard arguments Thursday in Nashville over whether Tennessee's Republican-controlled legislature exceeded its authority when it redrew congressional maps that critics say dilute black voting power in Memphis.

The new districts, drawn during a May special session, split Memphis' historically majority-black congressional district across multiple seats. The NAACP argues the General Assembly went beyond its scope by permanently repealing Tennessee's ban on mid-decade redistricting rather than merely suspending it.

The panel—Chancellors Anne Martin and Tony Childress, plus Judge James Gass—faces a tight timeline before November's elections. Martin appeared sympathetic to the plaintiffs, while Childress pressed hard on questions of legal standing. Gass offered few signals.

Three additional federal lawsuits challenging the maps have been reassigned to a single federal judge. A ruling overturning the maps—from either court—could reshape every Tennessee congressional race this fall.

NASCAR Champion Kyle Busch Dies

Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch died Thursday at 41 following a sudden, severe illness that had forced him out of the Charlotte race weekend.

A NASCAR statement described Busch as "a rare talent, one who comes along once in a generation." The sport's all-time wins leader across its top three series, Busch claimed Cup Series championships in 2015 and 2019.

For Tennessee fans, Busch was a beloved fixture at Bristol Motor Speedway, where his fierce driving style and passionate "Rowdy Nation" fan base lit up race weekends year after year. Busch is survived by his wife, Samantha, and their two children.

Titans Back Nashville's Housing Nonprofits

The Tennessee Titans are putting their money where the community needs it most—awarding $500,000 in grants to Nashville-area nonprofits that are fighting the city's affordable housing crisis.

The funding comes through the team's Home Field Advantage Catalyst Fund, which has already distributed more than $800,000 to 14 housing nonprofits in its first cycle. This latest round targets organizations providing everything from emergency shelter to rental assistance and affordable housing development.

One past recipient, The Village at Glencliff, helps people experiencing homelessness recover after hospital stays. Its director says it's the kind of place that can be the difference between a second chance and dying on the street. "They do care. They're into the community," said one resident whose life was changed by the support.

Applications for this grant cycle close Sunday. The Titans have committed more than $5 million total to housing support across Middle Tennessee.

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➤ Memphis: Students and parents rallied outside a Memphis school Thursday to push back against the firing of their principal, calling the dismissal unfair and demanding answers from district administrators. (More)

➤ Murfreesboro: MTSU and Middle Tennessee Electric are touting what they are calling pioneering work in quantum computing. The collaboration quietly positions Murfreesboro as an emerging player in advanced tech. (More)

➤ Franklin: Williamson County communities are enacting a new Tennessee law enabling cities to restrict e-bikes, setting local limits on where and how fast electric bikes can operate. (More)

➤ Statewide: TDOT is pausing all highway construction through Memorial Day weekend, meaning no work zones on interstates and major roads will be active statewide through Monday. (More)

➤ Knoxville: The Savannah Bananas are set to return tonight for their second sold-out show at Neyland Stadium. Fans are urged to use designated parking and arrive early. The first night drew massive crowds. (More)

➤ West Tennessee: Recent rainfall has eased a drought, with corn, soybean, and cotton planting moving ahead. Agronomists caution that another dry stretch could still set the growing season back. (More)

➤ New Titans head coach Robert Saleh removed all seed oils from the team facility as one of his first moves, a change intended to reduce inflammation and improve recovery. (More)

➤ Ramon Foster is leaving the UT Vol Network to join the Tennessee Titans' 2026 radio broadcast crew. (More)

➤ Memphis men's golf finished third at the NCAA Columbus Regional, securing a spot in the national championship for the first time since 2012. (More)

➤ Predators prospect Yegor Surin scored twice in a decisive KHL playoff game, giving his club back-to-back championships. Nashville's 2024 first-round pick heads into his expected NHL debut as a two-time champion. (More)

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➤ Walking Horse Celebration tickets are now on sale for the world's largest walking horse show, returning to Shelbyville this summer for its annual run. (More)

➤ The Nashville Scene's summer guide has dropped with its annual roundup of concerts, festivals, events, and all the season's best Middle Tennessee happenings. (More)

➤ Forecasters have announced 82% odds of an El Niño weather pattern by July, which would mean a wetter Tennessee fall and lighter winter heating bills. (More)

➤ East Tennessee Garden Stories, a new book celebrating native plants and meadow gardening from local voices, is making the rounds among Knoxville readers tired of mowing. (More)

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