Connect with us

News from the South - Tennessee News Feed

Finding art in nature with cicada Brood XIV

Published

2 months ago

on

wpln.org – Tony Gonzalez – 2025-06-09 04:32:00

SUMMARY: Artist Diego Miró-Rivera and friend Zane Giordano collect cicada shells in Kentucky to create large artworks composed of thousands of these husks. They seek “juiced up” trees with heavy cicada emergence from Brood XIV, which appears every 17 years. Miró-Rivera arranges shells on burlap canvases in dense patterns, aiming to gather 100,000 shells. Entomologist Jonathan Larson compares cicadas’ mating calls to a college party, noting their short adult life focused on reproduction. Miró-Rivera draws parallels between cicada cycles and political cycles, highlighting the value of timing and community. The project invites public contributions of shells via his website or Instagram.

Read the full article

The post Finding art in nature with cicada Brood XIV appeared first on wpln.org

Related Topics:

News from the South - Tennessee News Feed

Death investigator saves life of person wrongly believed to be dead in Knoxville

Published

11 hours ago

on

July 26, 2025

By

www.wkrn.com – Hope McAlee – 2025-07-26 15:02:00

SUMMARY: A Medicolegal Death Investigator in Knoxville, Kenzie Sellers, saved a life after responding to a report of a dead body at a home. Upon examination, Sellers discovered the person was still alive and immediately provided life-saving measures with help from Knoxville Police. The individual was revived and alive at the time of the report. Knoxville Fire Department is investigating how the initial death determination was made, reassigning involved employees pending the inquiry. The Tennessee Department of Health’s EMS will also conduct an independent investigation. The forensic center praised Sellers for her quick thinking and heroism.

Read the full article

The post Death investigator saves life of person wrongly believed to be dead in Knoxville appeared first on www.wkrn.com

Continue Reading

News from the South - Tennessee News Feed

How to protect your car from excessive heat

Published

19 hours ago

on

July 26, 2025

By

www.wkrn.com – Colleen Guerry – 2025-07-26 06:00:00

SUMMARY: A dangerous heat wave in Tennessee is causing vehicle interiors to reach temperatures over 145°F, with surfaces exposed to sunlight exceeding 195°F, risking damage to dashboards, seats, paint, and engines. State Farm advises parking in shade, using sunshades, regularly cleaning and conditioning interiors, washing and waxing exteriors, and checking tire pressure to avoid blowouts. Preventative maintenance includes ensuring cooling systems and fluid levels are adequate, checking battery health, and servicing air conditioning to prevent overheating. These steps help protect vehicles during extreme heat and reduce the risk of costly damage or breakdowns.

Read the full article

The post How to protect your car from excessive heat appeared first on www.wkrn.com

Continue Reading

News from the South - Tennessee News Feed

Danielle Breezy’s Backyard BBQ Forecast in Gallatin

Published

1 day ago

on

July 25, 2025

By

www.youtube.com – WKRN News 2 – 2025-07-25 18:27:14

SUMMARY: Danielle Breezy reports dangerous heat in Gallatin and Middle Tennessee with temperatures mostly in the 90s and feels-like heat reaching over 100°F due to humidity. Heat advisories are in effect through the evening, urging hydration, air conditioning use, and checking on vulnerable people. Scattered showers are developing in some counties, bringing brief relief, with more rain chances expected into the weekend. Weekend highs are forecasted at 96°F on Saturday and 97°F on Sunday, with storm chances increasing. Next week promises even higher heat and humidity, with feels-like temperatures potentially reaching 105°F and extreme heat watches issued for southern Kentucky.

Danielle Breezy’s Backyard BBQ Forecast in Gallatin

Source

Continue Reading

Trending