Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1980, WWE professional wrestler Randy Orton was born in Knoxville. Orton is the son of WWE Hall of Famer “Cowboy” Bob Orton.

As Tennessee cities gear up for Memorial Day celebrations, Chattanooga has begun accepting applications for its Veterans Bridge Flag program, which honors vets with a display over the Tennessee River. See details below.

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Army Suspends Crews After Kid Rock Flyby

U.S. Army officials have suspended four crew members after two Apache helicopters flew low near Kid Rock’s Nashville-area home during a training mission.

The aircraft had been operating over the city, including near a No Kings protest, though the Army says any connection to the rally was coincidental.

Kid Rock posted a video of the flyby, calling it a sign of respect, while military officials emphasized strict safety and professionalism standards.

The 101st Airborne Division says it will take appropriate action if its review finds that any rules were violated.

General Assembly Moves to Ban Laughing Gas

Tennessee lawmakers have passed a bill banning the retail sale of nitrous oxide, targeting its growing misuse as a recreational drug, especially among teens.

The measure allows continued use for medical, dental, and food purposes, but makes it a felony to knowingly sell the gas for intoxication.

The legislation now heads to Gov. Bill Lee and will take effect on July 1 if signed.

Lawmakers say the move would curb serious health risks, including potential death from inhalation.

MTSU Lands World's Largest Punk Archive

Middle Tennessee State University now houses the world's largest collection of punk records after underground magazine Maximum Rocknroll moved its archive from California to Murfreesboro.

The collection includes more than 50,000 vinyl records along with documents tracing punk's rise from small club scenes to a global movement.

University archivists are working to catalog the material before opening it to researchers and the public.

School officials say the archive will support future research and preserve a key piece of modern music history.

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➤ Rutherford County: The county’s library director has been fired after refusing to relocate more than 100 books with LGBTQ themes out of the children’s section. (More)

➤ Memphis: Police officers were placed on administrative leave following a No Kings protest where pepper spray and arrests led to complaints of excessive force. (More)

➤ Cumberland County: Authorities are searching for suspects after nine Black Angus steers worth thousands of dollars were stolen from a local property. (More)

➤ Knox County: A state report says the county needs more than $5 billion in infrastructure upgrades over the next five years for roads, water systems, and education projects. (More)

➤ Nashville: The long-planned East Bank development has cleared final approvals. Construction is set to begin soon on its first project, which is an affordable housing complex called Eastpoint Flats. (More)

➤ Chattanooga: The city is accepting applications for its Veterans Bridge Flag program. Families and organizations can sponsor flags honoring veterans on the Tennessee River landmark. (See Details)

➤ Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge was named the Major League Soccer Player of the Month after starting the season with a league-high seven goals. (More)

➤ Titans GM Mike Borgonzi said that “all options are open” heading into the NFL draft, a subtle hint they could continue investing picks on interior offensive linemen. (More)

➤ Belmont women’s basketball player Sanaa Tripp entered the transfer portal after two seasons with the Bruins. She was named the Missouri Valley Conference’s Sixth Player of the Year this season. (More)

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➤ Weyerhaeuser will soon open its first Tennessee operation in Gallatin. The wood products giant is planning to have a distribution facility up and running by the end of 2026. (More)

➤ Nashville International Airport will begin a $40 million renovation in June to expand escalators and elevators, seeking to ease congestion. (More)

➤ Tennessee home prices are still climbing, with Arrington leading the state's fastest-growing markets at a typical home value of $1.1 million, up more than $51,000 in the past year. (See Rankings)

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➤ Former President Biden and his family adopted two rescue dogs from a Johnson County shelter. (See Photo)

➤ The Creative Discovery Museum in Chattanooga will host a free family night tomorrow, offering after-hours admission and activities to help children prepare for kindergarten. (More)

➤ University of Tennessee students got a midterm break thanks to Grimm, a therapy dog who visited campus to help ease stress and boost morale. (See Grimm)

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