SUMMARY: LaGuardo Elementary School in Wilson County, Tennessee, will open without a permanent sewage system, relying on a pump-and-haul method temporarily. State Sen. Mark Pody revealed this issue reflects a broader statewide problem, with a Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation report showing about a quarter of sewage systems inspected had serious performance issues. Many systems suffer from poor maintenance, and some providers have multiple violations. Pody plans legislation to empower TDEC to better vet and penalize violators, aiming to prevent similar problems statewide. Funding for fixes should come from a state fund, not homeowners or businesses.

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SUMMARY: High temperatures today will reach the low to mid-90s, feeling closer to 100 degrees with humidity. Mostly dry weather is expected, with only a few spotty showers possible mainly in mountain areas and some surrounding counties. Starting Friday, a wind shift from the south will increase rain chances, with scattered afternoon showers and storms continuing Saturday. Rain chances decrease mid-next week, but temperatures will rise sharply, potentially reaching mid to upper 90s—some of the hottest this year for East Tennessee. Heat alerts may be issued Monday through Wednesday. Residents are advised to prepare for extreme heat and stay updated.

Spotty t-showers will be possible this weekend. But otherwise, hot weather will be the main story the next 7 days. Heat index …

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SUMMARY: Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky are currently under heat advisories and extreme heat warnings, a stark contrast from six months ago when extreme cold warnings were in effect. Nashville’s temperature swung from a January low of 8°F to a summer high of 98°F, a 90° difference. Tennessee’s all-time temperature range spans 145°, from -32°F to 113°F. Surrounding states like Kentucky have similar ranges, while northern plains and Rocky Mountain states exhibit more extreme swings due to dry, thin air. Montana holds the nation’s largest range at 187°F. Hawaii experiences the smallest range under 100°, influenced by oceanic moderation. Data sourced from NOAA.

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