Connect with us

News from the South - Tennessee News Feed

Buddy Check 10: Celebrating 8 years of Hiking for Healing

Published

on

www.youtube.com – WBIR Channel 10 – 2025-05-11 07:31:04

SUMMARY: Buddy Check 10, a reminder to perform breast self-exams, celebrates eight years of Hiking for Healing, a nonprofit that supports breast cancer survivors through nature. Founded by Dolphin Riggs, a breast cancer survivor, the organization offers outdoor activities to help others through their journey. Since its start in 2017, it has brought together survivors, fostering lasting friendships and support. Despite pandemic challenges, Dolphin’s nonprofit has continued to thrive. She’s now launching a podcast, *On the Trail with Dolphin Riggs*, to share stories of healing. Hiking for Healing remains committed to its mission of empowerment and fellowship.

YouTube video

This year, a nonprofit dedicated to showing breast cancer fighters and survivors the healing power of nature is turning 8 years old!

Source

News from the South - Tennessee News Feed

2 TN cities ranked among Yelp’s ‘Top 10 Cities for BBQ’ in US

Published

on

www.wkrn.com – Tanya Nguyen – 2025-05-11 07:00:00

SUMMARY: Yelp’s new ranking of the “Top 10 Cities for BBQ in the USA” places Austin, Texas, at No. 1, praised for its well-reviewed barbecue spots like Franklin Barbecue and La Barbecue. San Antonio follows at No. 2, known for its blend of traditional and fusion BBQ. Kansas City, Missouri, ranks third, famous for its burnt ends and signature sauce. Memphis, Tennessee, takes the No. 4 spot, with a rich BBQ culture featuring dry-rub ribs and pulled pork. Nashville, also from Tennessee, rounds out the list at No. 10, combining classic BBQ with Nashville hot chicken influences.

Read the full article

The post 2 TN cities ranked among Yelp's 'Top 10 Cities for BBQ' in US appeared first on www.wkrn.com

Continue Reading

News from the South - Tennessee News Feed

Davis Nolan’s Fishing Funtacular for May 11, 2025

Published

on

www.youtube.com – WKRN News 2 – 2025-05-11 06:23:13

SUMMARY: Davis Nolan’s Fishing Funtacular for May 11, 2025, celebrates the start of fishing season with pictures of impressive catches. Jared Sullinger and Liam caught crappies and a largemouth at Tims Ford Lake. Oliver Watt enjoyed three days at Fall Creek Falls, catching a catfish on his first cast with a new rod. Laken and Fisher Brothers Shelton also caught crappies and a big catfish. Mickey Ray reeled in two walleyes from the Cumberland River, known for good eating fish. James Sullivan caught a largemouth on a family pond, and Chloe found a new hobby fishing in Murfreesboro. Davis encourages sending photos to pixwk.com and reminds anglers to wear life jackets.

YouTube video

Davis Nolan’s Fishing Funtacular for May 11, 2025

Source

Continue Reading

News from the South - Tennessee News Feed

Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency continues traffic stops, arrests in Nashville

Published

on

tennesseelookout.com – J. Holly McCall – 2025-05-10 13:26:00


Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have been conducting traffic stops and arrests in Nashville since May 4, with 84 individuals detained during a South Nashville operation. A recent traffic stop in the Madison community, documented by photojournalist John Partipilo, shows ICE agents and Tennessee Highway Patrol officers pulling over drivers. The photos capture a man being arrested and handcuffed after filling up his gas tank. These operations, referred to as “dragnets” by officials, highlight ongoing efforts by ICE to conduct sweeps in the area, with mixed reactions from the community and onlookers.

by J. Holly McCall, Tennessee Lookout
May 10, 2025

Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been conducting what officials term “dragnets” in Nashville since May 4, when 84 people were detained in a South Nashville sweep, a spokesperson for ICE confirmed.

Photojournalist John Partipilo on May 10 photographed a traffic stop in Nashville’s Madison community as ICE agents and Tennessee Highway Patrol officers pulled over drivers. In this photo series, Partipilo documents the detention and arrest of one man, who just pulled out of a gas station — seen in the background — after filling his tank up.

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent pulls a driver over in Nashville’s Madison community on Friday, March 9, 2025. A Tennessee Highway Patrol vehicle is parked behind the man. (Photo: John Partipilo/Tennessee Lookout)

The ICE agent directs the driver to pull aside. (Photo: John Partipilo/Tennessee Lookout)

Three agents push the man against his car as a Tennessee Highway Patrol officer looks on. (John Partipilo/Tennessee Lookout)

Federal agents handcuff the man after removing him from his car. (Photo: John Partipilo/Tennessee Lookout)

GET THE MORNING HEADLINES.

SUBSCRIBE

Tennessee Lookout is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Tennessee Lookout maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Holly McCall for questions: info@tennesseelookout.com.

The post Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency continues traffic stops, arrests in Nashville appeared first on tennesseelookout.com



Note: The following A.I. based commentary is not part of the original article, reproduced above, but is offered in the hopes that it will promote greater media literacy and critical thinking, by making any potential bias more visible to the reader –Staff Editor.

Political Bias Rating: Center-Left

The content presents a detailed visual report focused on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in Nashville, highlighting the enforcement activities and the human impact of detention practices. The tone is factual but the emphasis on the “dragnet” approach and the use of imagery showing the intense nature of arrests suggests a critical perspective on aggressive immigration enforcement. This aligns more closely with center-left viewpoints that often emphasize immigration reform and scrutinize harsh enforcement tactics, without overtly politicizing or sensationalizing the issue.

Continue Reading

Trending