SUMMARY: More than 100 dogs were rescued from extremely neglectful conditions in a Cheatham County home, where a large-scale breeding operation had gone unchecked. Rescuers wore respirators due to strong ammonia smells caused by urine and feces everywhere. Officials found 113 dogs, many malnourished and some infected; one was dead. Infrared cameras were used to ensure no animals remained hidden inside walls or furniture. Neighbors were aware of barking but unaware of the scale. Animal control and the sheriff’s office are investigating, with charges pending. Rescued dogs were taken to a local emergency shelter for treatment before moving to adoption centers.

The smell was so strong that rescuers had to wear respirators just to go inside the Joelton home.

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SUMMARY: In East Memphis, armed men attempted to steal a car from a garage early Monday morning but were thwarted by a security system and unable to start the vehicle. Surveillance footage shows multiple suspects approaching the home, with one pointing a gun at the door and window. The homeowner and neighbors now live in fear, concerned about repeat attempts. Under Tennessee’s stand-your-ground law, deadly force is allowed only if life is threatened, not just property. Residents like Marlo Matthews argue the law should change to let homeowners better protect their homes and deter criminals.

Imagine waking up one morning to find a group of armed men trying to steal your car in your garage. That’s what happened to an …

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SUMMARY: Tennessee will be represented by head coach Josh Heupel and three players—linebacker Arion Carter, tight end Miles Kitselman, and defensive lineman Bryson Eason—at the 2025 SEC Media Days on Tuesday, July 15, at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta. This marks the first time these players will attend the event. Carter, a junior from Smyrna, led the Vols in tackles last season and serves on the SEC Football Leadership Council. Kitselman, a senior from Lyndon, Kansas, transferred from Alabama and started all 13 games in 2024. Eason, a senior from Memphis, returns for his sixth season and has been a consistent defensive presence for Tennessee.

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