SUMMARY: Tennessee’s new law, effective July, bans “community benefits agreements” (CBAs) for companies receiving state economic incentives. CBAs are binding contracts addressing local concerns like wages and affordable housing, exemplified by Nashville SC’s 2018 deal with Stand Up Nashville. Major corporations like Ford, Oracle, and GM have received sizable state incentives, with Ford’s $5.6 billion BlueOval City project sparking local demand for a CBA to ensure community investments and protections. Ford favors a voluntary $9 million Good Neighbor Plan, but some residents argue it lacks accountability. Despite the law and challenges, affected communities continue advocating for formal agreements to secure lasting benefits.

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SUMMARY: Today will be warm and muggy with hit-or-miss showers and thunderstorms. Rain chances become more widespread Tuesday, bringing heavy rain especially late afternoon and evening. Wednesday will be hot, with highs in the mid to upper 80s and heat indices reaching the mid to upper 90s. Thursday sees more widespread rain and potential stronger storms. Summer officially starts Friday night, and the weekend will bring the first 90-degree highs of the year, with heat indices nearing triple digits. Be mindful of heat safety as you plan for the hot and humid conditions ahead.

Scattered showers and storms are possible each day through Thursday while remaining very muggy. Temperatures could reach the low 90s this weekend.

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SUMMARY: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) emphasizes the importance of preventing elder abuse on World Abuse Awareness Day. Elder abuse involves physical, mental, sexual, emotional harm, neglect, or financial exploitation of vulnerable seniors. TBI prioritizes prosecuting offenders swiftly to ensure justice. Special Agent Brock urges reporting suspicious injuries or situations to Adult Protective Services, local law enforcement, or TBI’s Medicaid Fraud Control Division, which recovers millions in fraud annually—yielding over $3 returned per dollar spent. The issue is widespread: about 10% of seniors aged 65+ face elder abuse yearly, but only 1 in 14 cases are reported, highlighting the need for community vigilance.

For nearly 20 years, people have recognized June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

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