Monday, January 19, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1946, country music icon Dolly Parton was born in a one-room cabin in Pittman Center. The prolific songstress has won 12 Grammy Awards and written more than 3,000 songs, while also leading numerous successful business ventures and philanthropic efforts.

Along with Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Gov. Bill Lee has proclaimed today Dolly Parton Day in Tennessee in honor of her 80th birthday. Read more about the state's tribute to Parton in the story below.

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Oak Ridge Lands $1.38B Nuclear Project

Gov. Bill Lee announced a $1.38 billion investment to build a new laser uranium enrichment facility in Oak Ridge, creating over 200 jobs.

The plant will be located at the historic K-25 site, continuing the city’s deep-rooted role in nuclear research dating back to World War II.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory, next door, has long been a hub for breakthroughs in nuclear energy, medical isotopes, and national security.

Officials say strong community support and Tennessee’s nuclear-friendly stance helped seal the deal.

Snowstorm Triggers 11-Crash Pileup on I-40

A sudden snowstorm caused 11 chain-reaction crashes on I-40 West in Putnam County Thursday afternoon, shutting down the highway for several hours.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol said roads became slick within minutes, leading to multiple wrecks involving eight commercial vehicles and three injury crashes—one injuring a TBI special agent. No fatalities were reported.

Cleanup continues, with TDOT planning overnight lane closures for environmental work at the crash site.

Kids Name Nashville's New Snow Plows

Metro Nashville has added five more snow plows to its winter fleet, with students from public schools naming and decorating the newest additions.

Winning entries include "Dolly Plowton," "Snowella," and "Blizzard of Oz."

The contest highlighted the city's ongoing effort to better serve underserved neighborhoods, which last year saw 600 miles of new plow routes added.

City officials unveiled the names on Friday, adding that the plows will also feature artwork designed by the kids.

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➤ Statewide: A new lottery game called Millionaire for Life will launch in Tennessee and other states on Feb. 22, offering daily drawings and a top prize of $1 million a year for life. (More)

➤ Springfield: A local man pleaded guilty to hacking the U.S. Supreme Court's filing system, illegally accessing federal records, and posting the data on Instagram. (More)

➤ Knox County: Crews used chainsaws and a heavy-duty wrecker for hours Friday to free a driver trapped when a falling tree struck a moving truck, with the driver escaping unharmed. (More)

➤ Chattanooga: United Airlines will begin offering seasonal nonstop flights from Chattanooga to Denver starting May 23, giving travelers a new western gateway. (More)

➤ Murfreesboro: A traffic enforcement operation on South Church Street resulted in nearly 30 red-light citations in one day as police stepped up efforts to curb dangerous driving. (More)

➤ Nashville: High demand for Hamilton tickets caused the Tennessee Performing Arts Center website to experience slow load times and brief glitches, triggering long box office wait times. (More)

➤ No. 10 Vanderbilt men's basketball exited the first half with a lead over No. 19 Florida, but ultimately ended up with its second loss of the season after allowing 54 second-half points, leading to a 98-94 loss. (More)

➤ The Tennessee Titans are wrapping up their first round of head coaching interviews with two former NFL head coaches: former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh and former Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon. (More)

➤ Tennessee Vols linebacker Arion Carter has revealed that he will no longer be entering the NFL draft and will instead enter the transfer portal. Carter was projected as a mid-round pick in the 2026 draft. (More)

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➤ Today has been declared Dolly Parton Day, celebrating her 80th birthday and honoring the iconic singer's lasting impact on music and philanthropy in Tennessee and beyond. (More)

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➤ A historical marker unveiled at the Nashville Fairgrounds commemorates Cumberland Park, a public green space from 1891 to the late 1950s, now the site of Fairgrounds Speedway. (See Marker)

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