Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1780, the Overmountain Men, including frontiersmen who had mustered at Sycamore Shoals in what's now Tennessee, reached Quaker Meadows, North Carolina, on their march to Kings Mountain. A week later, they defeated British Loyalists there.

Two Murfreesboro teens risked it for the brisket this week, and a camera caught the whole thing. What's the best barbecue you've ever had in Tennessee? Hit reply and tell us where to find it.

Is your streaming bill creeping up faster than you can keep track? The average household now pays for four streaming services at a combined $69 a month, and prices just jumped again for some platforms. Ayla counts down eight ways to shrink your monthly streaming bill on today's episode of The Flyover Podcast. Which app hunts down forgotten charges for you? Which streaming trick lets you binge everything without ever paying for more than one service? And how are some people streaming thousands of movies without paying a dime? Tune in here!

Later today, watch for an email from our partner, Insurify, about a quick way to compare car insurance rates from more than 100 companies and potentially save up to $1,100 a year.

Today’s sponsor, Green Coffee Company, is expanding its Juan Valdez coffee brand across major U.S. and Canadian retailers after growing revenue 26X in four years and surpassing its 3,000-store distribution goal.

Senator Sues over Committee Punishment

State Sen. Charlane Oliver, D-Nashville, sued Lt. Gov. Randy McNally over punishments she received for protesting on the Senate floor during May's special session on redistricting.

Oliver stood on her desk and unfurled a banner reading "No Jim Crow 2.0" as Republicans passed a congressional map that split Memphis into three districts.

McNally removed her from the Government Operations Committee and restricted her per diem, saying that as "the most egregious offender," she earned the most significant penalty.

Her federal lawsuit argues the punishments violated her free speech rights and her constituents' right to equal representation.

60 Bears Put Down in Sevier County

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has humanely killed 60 bears in Sevier County this year after conflicts with people, including break-ins at cars and occupied buildings.

Officials say the county's dense bear population and millions of yearly visitors make it a hot spot, and at least 15 states have reported more bear incidents than last year.

A state law that took effect July 1 makes feeding black bears a crime, with fines starting at $250 for intentional feeding or leaving food or trash unsecured.

Officials also credit Gatlinburg's roughly $3 million investment in more than 460 bear-resistant dumpsters, which they said has worked "remarkably well."

Soybean Fest Nets $26K for Firefighters

Martin's volunteer-run Grassroots Soybean Festival raised more than $26,700 for the city's fire department after the traditional Tennessee Soybean Festival was canceled over the city's financial troubles.

Organizers had raised more than $100,000 going into festival week, including $30,000 from the city and $25,000 from the state Department of Agriculture.

Proceeds go to the Friend of a Firefighter campaign to replace the department's nearly 11-year-old breathing gear, with 22 sets needed at about $10,000 each.

The department has applied for a federal grant that requires a 10% local match, and Fire Chief Jamie Summers said the department is "very anxiously waiting" to hear back.

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A Bullseye for This Colombian Coffee Icon

30M+ guests shop at Target every week. That’s 1.5 billion visits per year. Green Coffee Company is perfectly positioned to capture these consumers by growing their presence from 55 to 300+ Target stores after introducing the iconic Juan Valdez coffee brand to store shelves.

And until tonight, you can own a piece of it at $1.10/share.

They hold the exclusive rights to this beloved Colombian coffee brand across the US and Canada, and it’s flying off Target shelves so fast that many locations ran out in a single week. And GCC didn’t stop there.

Other customers include Kroger, Walgreens, and wholesale food giant Goya Foods. Now, they’ve just announced their entrance into Canada’s coffee market through Maxi and No Frills, two major banners under Loblaws, the country’s biggest food retailer.

After achieving 26X revenue growth in four years and already hitting their 3,000-location goal this year, GCC is scaling quickly. Final call to invest at $1.10/share before the share price changes after tonight, 9/30.

➤ Chattanooga: Dennis Haskins, the Chattanooga native and UTC alumnus who played Principal Richard Belding on Saved by the Bell, has died at 75. (More)

➤ Also Chattanooga: The city asked a three-judge panel to reverse a state law letting the governor and legislature appoint most of its airport board. The state argues the city lacks standing to sue. (See Details)

➤ Knoxville: The city's 106-year-old Optimist Club has disbanded after struggling to recruit new leaders. Its final meeting was Sept. 18. (More)

➤ Rutherford County: Fire destroyed the Fosterville general store, a 1920s landmark where neighbors still gathered for cards and puzzles decades after it stopped doing business in 1972. (See Photos)

➤ Nolensville: A Bent Creek HOA is ordering residents to take down security cameras, allowing only doorbell cameras. Residents say cameras recently helped police catch assault suspects. (See Story)

➤ Clarksville: Austin Peay State University joined a statewide network that helps turn campus research into products. Students have already built a 3D-printed backup rifle sight for Fort Campbell soldiers. (See Details)

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➤ A former Auburn football staffer, now a University of Tennessee student, is accused of stealing the program's recruiting files and sending them to rival schools, days before Auburn visits Knoxville. (More)

➤ The Titans placed rookie right guard Fernando Carmona on injured reserve after he sprained his ankle on the first snap against the Giants. He'll miss at least four games. (See Details)

➤ The Predators teamed with Nashville's historic Hatch Show Print on 1,000 limited-edition posters printed using player-used pucks, sticks, and skate laces. They go on sale tomorrow for $30. (See Poster)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: MLB | NHL | WNBA | Soccer

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➤ The Memphis Metropolitan Land Bank fired its CEO after an investigation found unauthorized personal purchases on an agency credit card. The land bank had run out of money by June. (More)

➤ Plans filed Sept. 24 call for four warehouses and greenspace on the long-vacant former Starwood Amphitheater site in Antioch, each building up to 2.5 football fields long. (See Plans)

➤ A West Tennessee senator wants to let farmers use lower-taxed dyed diesel in all vehicles during harvest season to offset soaring fuel costs. (See Proposal)

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Colombia’s Most Prized Coffee Beans are Coming to America

70% of Americans prefer Colombian coffee. After six decades of dominating Colombia’s coffee scene, the world-renowned brand Juan Valdez is relaunching into the $100B US coffee market.

None of it would be possible without Green Coffee Company (GCC), which holds the exclusive distribution rights to Juan Valdez across the U.S. and Canada.

Juan Valdez pioneered the single-origin coffee category in the U.S., at one point garnering more brand recognition than Nike. Once GCC introduced it to American shelves, its presence grew 445% in Target locations, driven by consumer demand alone.

After beating its 3,000-store goal for the year early, GCC has hundreds more in the pipeline. Final call to invest at $1.10/share before the share price changes after tonight.

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➤ Murfreesboro surveillance cameras caught two teens raiding a man's smoker at 2 a.m., biting, stabbing, and spitting on his brisket. The temperature spiked past 900 degrees. (Watch Video)

➤ One of North America's rarest mussels turned up in the Upper Caney Fork River in Cumberland County, and several agencies are now working on its recovery. (See Mussel)

➤ A Camp Creek Elementary kindergarten teacher was surprised with one of 10 statewide Tennessee Early Educator Awards, which includes $1,000 and a trip to Nashville. (Meet Teacher)

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