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Lee featured in new ad from the American Federation for Children | Tennessee
SUMMARY: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee is promoting school choice through a new television ad for the American Federation for Children. Alongside state legislators, he introduced a bill to expand a school choice program, currently piloted in Davidson, Hamilton, and Shelby counties. Lee emphasizes that “freedom” is essential for education in Tennessee, supporting the Education Freedom Act that empowers parents and invests in public schools. However, the Hamilton County Board of Education opposes the bill, citing a lack of demonstrated student outcome improvements and recommending the retention of pilot program limitations to assess effectiveness and accountability for private schools and homeschool programs.
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AM Forecast (6/17): Warm and a bit breezy today with scattered showers and storms this afternoon and
SUMMARY: Today will be warm and breezy with scattered afternoon and evening showers and storms, some lingering overnight into Wednesday morning. Showers and storms will return Wednesday afternoon. Thursday, a cold front moves in with a weakening line of thunderstorms overnight into Thursday morning, followed by more storms in the afternoon. The Storm Prediction Center has placed the area under a level 1 risk for isolated strong storms, mainly with gusty winds. After Thursday’s trough, a high-pressure ridge will build, bringing the first 90-degree highs of 2025 this weekend, with heat indices feeling like triple digits. This heat wave may last into next week.
Rain chances stay elevated through Thursday, then the first heat wave of the year begins this weekend. Highs in the 90s could feel like the triple digits
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1 person still hospitalized after White House water rescue
SUMMARY: After heavy rain caused a creek in White House to rise rapidly, floodwaters swept three cars off Bowling Branch Road. First responders, including the White House Volunteer Fire Department, TWRA, and Gallatin and Hendersonville fire departments, rescued the occupants. Three people are doing okay, but one person remains hospitalized, struggling with breathing after water entered their lungs. Officials noted the area is not prone to flooding, leaving residents unprepared. Rescuers urge the public to heed the warning “Turn Around, Don’t Drown,” emphasizing the dangers of rushing water, which moves faster than it appears. The hospitalized individual is expected to recover.
First responders helped four people — one of whom is still in the hospital — after floodwaters swept their cars off the road in White House Sunday night.
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‘We’ve become a competitor’: Tennessee’s film and television industry on the rise
SUMMARY: The new series “9-1-1: Nashville” is filming in Middle Tennessee this summer and reflects a growing trend in TV and movie production across the state. Increased activity is largely due to expanded state incentives, including grants of up to 25% for productions spending \$200,000 or more. Since 2008, these programs have helped add over 13,000 jobs and generated nearly \$730 million in 2023. Industry professionals like Dave Hodgin, now overseeing logistics for “9-1-1: Nashville,” say demand is statewide, reaching Memphis and Knoxville. Officials credit incentives for attracting not just film but also scoring and animation projects to Tennessee.
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