Friday, February 27, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1970, NFL linebacker David White, who played for both the New England Patriots and the Buffalo Bills, was born in Oak Ridge.

As spring brings warmer temperatures, the Memphis Botanic Garden is welcoming the BLOOM: A Million Shades of Spring exhibit in March. See details in the story below.

Today’s sponsor, RAD Intel, has grown from a $10M valuation to $225M+ while raising $60M+ from 15,000 investors—and with shares still open at $0.85 (for now), this may be one of the final chances to evaluate the opportunity before the pricing tier changes.

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Warmer Spring Temperatures in Sight

A stretch of warmer-than-average weather is settling into Middle Tennessee, with highs climbing into the 60s this week and surging into the 70s by Saturday.

Forecasters say a steady southerly flow is pulling milder Gulf air north, setting the stage for Nashville’s potential first 80-degree day of the year by March 7 or 8.

If so, it would beat Nashville’s average first 80-degree date of March 28, though not the earliest on record, which was Feb. 13, 1962.

Warmer springs trigger earlier blooms, longer allergy seasons, and higher wildfire risk as vegetation dries sooner, forecasters say.

Tennessee Joins Federal Foster Push

Gov. Bill Lee announced Tennessee will join the Trump administration’s A Home for Every Child initiative to expand foster care capacity and improve outcomes for children in state custody.

The program, led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, aims to increase licensed foster homes, support kinship caregivers, and strengthen prevention services to reduce the number of children entering care.

State officials say the Department of Children’s Services will also work to improve data reporting and meet federal child welfare review standards.

Lee said the goal is simple: ensure a safe home is ready whenever a child must enter state care.

Varallo’s Closes After 119 Years

Varallo’s, Tennessee’s oldest continuously operating restaurant, closed on Wednesday, ending a 119-year run in downtown Nashville.

Founded in 1907 by Italian immigrant Frank Varallo Sr., the chili parlor became known for its original 1907 chili recipe and its signature “three-way”—spaghetti, tamales, and chili.

The restaurant stayed in the Varallo family for more than a century before being sold in 2019 to local businessman Bob Peabody.

Its closure marks the end of a long chapter in Nashville dining history, one that started with a chili cart and grew into a local institution.

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➤ Statewide: A total lunar eclipse, also known as a blood moon, will be visible in the pre-dawn hours on March 3, lasting for about an hour as the moon glows reddish low. (See Details)

➤ Memphis: The University of Memphis launched a $90 million renovation of the Fogelman College of Business and Economics, including facility upgrades and plans for a new third building. (More)

➤ Nashville: The Boring Company will host a hiring event today to recruit engineers, electricians, welders, mechanics, and operations leaders for its Music City Loop. (See Details)

➤ La Vergne: Police rescued a 9-week-old Shih Tzu that fell into a drain, using a vehicle lockout kit to hook its collar and safely lift it out before reuniting the puppy with its owner. (See Rescue)

➤ Pigeon Forge: Dollywood will convert its iconic WWII-era steam trains, Klondike Katie and Cinderella, from coal- to oil-fired engines ahead of the 2026 season. (More)

➤ Jackson: The city was ranked No. 4 on USA Today’s list of the 10 best cities for street art, earning national recognition for its murals, public installations and investment in downtown as a cultural and tourism destination. (See Rankings)

➤ The Tennessee Titans traded defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat to the New York Jets for edge rusher Jermaine Johnson. (More)

➤ Meanwhile, the Titans also increased their NFL-high salary cap space to nearly $107 million by releasing Lloyd Cushenberry and Xavier Woods ahead of free agency, saving about $7.4 million. (More)

➤ Former Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy said he has fully recovered from a knee injury that sidelined him in 2025 and expects to participate without limitations at his upcoming pro day. (More)

➤ High school coaches question the state’s new transfer rule allowing one penalty-free switch, with Fulton basketball coach Jody Wright asking whether athletics still prioritize competition, character, handling success, and adversity. (More)

➤ No. 19 Tennessee baseball faces off against USA Today’s No. 2 team, UCLA, in Arlington, Texas, this afternoon. (How to Watch)

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➤ Durable Products will invest $27.3 million to renovate its Cumberland County facility, creating 134 jobs as the Crossville-based rubber supplier expands operations under parent company GreenLiner LLC. (More)

➤ The City of Franklin approved raising the hotel and motel tax from 4 percent to 5 percent to generate about $1.4 million annually for park improvements, historic preservation, and tourism investments. (More)

➤ Knoxville used bookstore McKay’s announced it will permanently close its Papermill Drive location on May 3 after 40 years in business. (More)

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RAD Intel’s Reg A+ round remains open at $0.85 per share, though the company has indicated the tier will change.

RAD has raised $60M+ from 15,000+ investors, is backed by multiple Fidelity funds, and was selected by the Adobe Design Fund. Valuation increased from $10M at merger to $225M+, with recurring seven-figure enterprise contracts across Fortune 1000 brands. Sales contracts doubled from 2024 to 2025*, and the Nasdaq ticker is reserved as $RADI.

$0.85 won’t last — deadline March 12.

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➤ Gatlinburg’s Pancake Week continues through Saturday, as local businesses serve creative sweet and savory stacks, offer prizes, and draw visitors and residents to sample unique creations. (See Details)

➤ CMA Fest returns to downtown Nashville from June 4 to 7, with stars like Tim McGraw, Keith Urban, Ella Langley, Blake Shelton, and more set to headline nightly shows at Nissan Stadium. (See Lineup)

➤ The Memphis Botanic Garden will host the BLOOM: A Million Shades of Spring exhibit from March through May, featuring more than a million flowers, including cherry blossoms and tulips. (More)

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