Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1958, WTVC NewsChannel 9 began broadcasting in Chattanooga as an ABC affiliate. Some of the first programs aired on the channel that week included American Bandstand and Wyatt Earp.

Today’s edition features two of Tennessee’s heroic K-9 officers: Iris, who rescued a missing 82-year-old with dementia, and Elek, a newly assigned K-9 trained to detect narcotics. Meet the dogs in the stories below.

In The Flyover Podcast, an Olympic moment was overshadowed when a Norwegian biathlon bronze winner publicly admitted to an affair during an emotional on-air interview at the Milan Games. Host Ayla Brown shares the full story. Tune in here.

Tomorrow’s sponsor, Frontieras, is racing toward a potential trillion-dollar energy opportunity, giving investors just one day left to get in at $7.38 a share before the window closes.

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Educators Seek TCAP Delay After Storm

Tennessee education advocates are urging the state to delay or loosen this year’s TCAP testing schedule after the January ice storm forced widespread school closures.

Professional Educators of Tennessee sent a letter to Education Commissioner Lizzette Reynolds, saying uneven disruptions left students with vastly different amounts of lost instruction time.

Advocates are asking for more flexibility so districts can choose testing dates that fit their recovery timelines.

TCAP scores factor heavily into student performance and teacher evaluations, raising concerns about fairness if testing moves forward as planned.

Gallatin Farm Fights TVA Power Plan

A Gallatin family is pushing back against a Tennessee Valley Authority proposal to run new power lines through a historic farm that’s been in the same family since 1787.

The Gregory family says the project would cut through about eight acres, damaging trees, a creek, and an educational farm school that serves hundreds of local students.

According to the TVA, the route was selected to meet Gallatin’s growing power needs and minimize overall impacts, and the concerns were not raised during earlier public comment periods.

The family has launched a petition, urging TVA to find an alternate route to preserve the land’s history and future.

Historic Oak Succumbs to Ice Storm

A 100-year-old oak tree at Cheekwood Estate and Gardens in Nashville will be removed after an ice storm caused a fatal crack, arborists determined this week.

The tree, which stands near the mansion at the historic estate, initially appeared to survive the storm before damage was discovered days later.

Cheekwood officials called the loss significant but said a new tree will be planted in its place.

The botanical garden, home to more than 2,100 trees, was among many Middle Tennessee sites hit hard by January weather.

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One Day Left: Invest in America’s Trillion-Dollar Energy Comeback at $7.38/Share

Under a White House that favors energy production on our home soil, Frontieras North America could unlock up to $2.1 trillion in energy potential. They can convert coal into high-value products like hydrogen and diesel without burning it.

But that’s not even the best part. They’re doing it in what was once the heart of American industry: Appalachia. Their new land purchase in Mason County, West Virginia, has earned praise from West Virginia Gov. Morrisey for its potential to transform the region into an energy powerhouse.

Here’s why you shouldn’t miss this last chance to invest at $7.38/share:

“FASF” ticker reserved on the NASDAQ
$850M flagship facility now being built
$10 million raised from investors so far

Reaching just 2% of the global coal market could mean a trillion-dollar valuation for Frontieras.

As a perfect storm of breakthroughs set up the company for potential valuation impact, you have just one more day to invest at the current price. Lock in the $7.38 share price before the window closes tomorrow, Feb. 12, 2026.

➤ Statewide: A new study ranks Tennessee as the fifth most stressful state for drivers, citing high traffic congestion and frequent natural disasters. (See Details)

➤ Nashville: Vanderbilt Health celebrated the completion of its 100th histotripsy, a groundbreaking and non-invasive ultrasound treatment for liver tumors. (Learn More)

➤ DeKalb County: A K-9 named Iris located an 82-year-old man with dementia who went missing early Monday. Iris tracked his scent to an embankment, where he was rescued. (More)

➤ White County: Volunteer organizations flew shelter animals to other states after doubled numbers last month led to overcrowding. The animals now have a second chance at adoption. (More)

➤ Chattanooga: Volkswagen workers will vote next week on their first-ever union contract, while a parallel effort seeks to decertify the union before the agreement is finalized. (More)

➤ Knoxville: The historic Giffin Elementary School is being redeveloped into mixed-income housing that will preserve the 98-year-old building while providing affordable homes. (More)

➤ Clarksville is moving its massive national cornhole tournament from Austin Peay’s campus to downtown’s F&M Bank Arena, where it’s expected to attract thousands of viewers and bring $2 million in economic impact. (More)

➤ Vanderbilt women’s basketball defeated No. 10 Oklahoma 102-86 at home, pushing their historic start to 23-2 on the season. It’s their best record through 25 games since the 1992-93 season. (More)

➤ Nashville SC extended defender Jeisson Palacios’ contract to keep him with the club through 2028. (More)

➤ Women’s Basketball AP Poll: Vanderbilt rose two spots to No. 5 in this week’s rankings, while Tennessee dropped three spots to No. 22. (See Full Poll)

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➤ Covenant Health has acquired Lakeway Urgent Care locations in Lenoir City and Knoxville, expanding its network to nine urgent care centers across East Tennessee. (More)

➤ IKEA will close its Memphis store on May 3 as part of a strategic shift, offering transfers or severance to employees impacted by the closure. (More)

➤ Carvana hosted a hiring event in Old Hickory to fill over 30 positions, mainly in auto repair and reconditioning, at its Nashville-area facility. (More)

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The Next $435B Energy Empire Is Being Minted

In today’s dollars, John D. Rockefeller would be worth $435 billion. But “oil money” is old news, and what’s next might surprise investors in 2026: a $2.1 trillion opportunity in “clean” coal.

Now is the “Rockefeller” moment for Frontieras as they reform coal into hydrogen, diesel, and other valuable commodities (just like Rockefeller did with oil). With a White House that favors domestic energy, the NASDAQ ticker FASF reserved, and land officially purchased for their flagship coal reformation plant, Frontieras is positioned for potential valuation impact.

You have until 11:59 p.m. PT tomorrow to invest in Frontieras at $7.38/share,*

This is a paid advertisement for Frontieras’s Regulation A offering. Please read the offering circular at https://invest.frontieras.com/

Reservation of the ticker symbol is not a guarantee that we will be listed on the NASDAQ. Listing on the NASDAQ is subject to approvals.

Under Regulation A+, a company has the ability to change its share price by up to 20%, without requalifying the offering with the SEC

➤ K-9 Elek, a one-year-old German Shepherd from Hungary trained in narcotics detection and criminal apprehension, has joined the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office. (See Elek)

➤ A Tennessee bill would allow faster personal delivery robots like DoorDash’s Dot to operate at speeds up to 20 mph, while letting local governments regulate them. (See Robots)

➤ The new Tennessee Wings of Liberty Museum opens in May, launching the annual Week of the Eagles celebration honoring veterans. (See Details)

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