Monday, September 8, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1932, Grand Ole Opry member Patsy Cline was born in Virginia, but became a star in Tennessee, pioneering the Nashville Sound and leaving a legacy with hits like Crazy and her heartfelt rendition of Tennessee Waltz.

Today’s edition features a literal legend: Mt. Juliet toddler Legend Whaley, who isn’t letting his rare form of Down syndrome hold him back. See details about Legend’s Times Square debut in the story below.

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Plane Crashes in Cheatham County Field

A small plane went down Friday evening in a cornfield in rural Cheatham County, across from a row of homes, authorities said.

The pilot was the only person to suffer injuries, but he managed to call 911 after getting out of the wreckage and is expected to recover.

Emergency officials said the cornfield softened the impact, and no fuel spilled.

The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board will investigate Tennessee’s 10th plane crash of the year.

Knoxville To Open Delaney Family Museum

Knoxville’s Beck Cultural Exchange Center is turning the former home of artists Beauford and Joseph Delaney into a museum, honoring their family’s history and work.

The brothers, born in the early 1900s, became celebrated painters, while their parents—born into slavery—raised 10 children in poverty, with only four surviving to adulthood.

The museum will feature Beauford’s abstract art, family artifacts like a tattered Bible, and an artist-in-residence program. See renderings here.

No opening date has been set, but organizers say the site will spotlight both the struggles and triumphs of one of Knoxville’s most historic families.

Titans Fall to Broncos in Opener

The Tennessee Titans failed to score a touchdown in their season opener, settling for four field goals in a 20-12 loss to the Denver Broncos.

Rookie quarterback and No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward completed 12 of 28 passes for 112 yards and was sacked six times, as Tennessee’s offense was limited to 134 total yards.

Denver turned the ball over four times, but a Wil Lutz field goal in the third quarter and a J.K. Dobbins touchdown midway through the fourth quarter put the Broncos on top.

Tennessee hosts the Los Angeles Rams in its home opener Sunday at Nissan Stadium. See the Titans’ full schedule here.

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➤ Mt. Juliet: Mt. Juliet toddler Legend Whaley, born with a rare form of Down syndrome, appeared on the Times Square jumbotron Saturday after being selected by the National Down Syndrome Society to raise awareness. (See Legend)

➤ Union County: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is probing a second inmate death at Union County Jail, days after launching an inquiry into the in-custody death of 37-year-old Justin A. Davis. (More)

➤ Nashville: McKendree United Methodist Church is sheltering homeless residents who lost their primary daytime refuge after a downtown library fire. (More)

➤ Knox County: School officials have logged 977 violations of its no-use cellphone policy so far this year—nearly double the total from previous full school years. (More)

➤ Williamson County: Fire crews on Friday responded to multiple calls, including a lightning strike at a home and a two-acre blaze sparked by a tractor that required a multi-station response. (More)

➤ Franklin: First responders rescued a man from a small island in the Harpeth River on Friday after a medical emergency left him stranded. (See Photos)

➤ College football roundup: Vanderbilt ran away from Virginia Tech in the second half en route to a 44-20 road win. Tennessee hammered East Tennessee State, Memphis beat Georgia State on the road, and Middle Tennessee lost to Wisconsin. (See Scores)

➤ Tennessee climbed to No. 15 in the AP Poll after a dominant home opener win over East Tennessee State, totaling 117 points in two games behind a high-powered offense. (More)

➤ The Memphis Grizzlies have announced that the team will hold its 2025 Grizz Take Action Day of Service on Friday, Sept. 19, assisting first-time home buyers in building homes in north Memphis. (More)

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➤ Oklo, a private nuclear firm, will build the nation’s first privately funded nuclear fuel recycling facility in Oak Ridge, investing $1.68 billion and creating 800 jobs. (More)

➤ BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee announced it is laying off nearly 100 employees and cutting 28 unfilled positions, citing a sustained spike in medical claims and financial losses. (More)

➤ The University of Tennessee has begun construction on a $199 million, state-backed chemistry building in Knoxville, set to open in 2029 to support rising enrollment and research growth. (More)

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➤ A Cumberland Gap High School sophomore returned to the football field with a prosthetic leg, less than a year after a traumatic injury forced the offensive lineman’s amputation. (More)

➤ Waldens Creek Volunteer Fire Department introduced its newest member, Chief Blaze, a dalmatian puppy already trying on the chief’s helmet and winning over the community. (More)

➤ A Sevier County bear is being called “considerate” for quietly breaking into an unlocked SUV, snacking on candy and a milkshake, and leaving without causing any damage. (See Bear)

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