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The Buzz: Taylor Swift, Kelsea Ballerini and Ed the Zebra

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www.youtube.com – WBIR Channel 10 – 2025-06-08 07:31:23

SUMMARY: Ed, a zebra that escaped in Middle Tennessee for six days, was safely found after authorities closed Interstate 24 during the search. His escape inspired many online jokes and fake sightings, including one at a local newsroom. In Knoxville, two hand-crafted bronze salamander statues have been placed around town as part of a local art hunt. Meanwhile, CMA Fest in Nashville featured performances by Knoxville natives Kelsea Ballerini and Emily Ann Roberts. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were also spotted at a wedding in Knoxville, delighting fans who shared photos and videos of the event.

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Report shows ‘notable performance issues’ in sewage systems across Tennessee

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July 24, 2025

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www.wkrn.com – Kendall Ashman – 2025-07-24 17:28:00

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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New Tennessee education laws bring changes to schools

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July 23, 2025

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www.wkrn.com – Tori Gessner – 2025-07-23 19:11:00

SUMMARY: Tennessee passed several education laws for the 2026-2027 school year. Sixth through 12th graders will learn social media and internet safety, including lessons on artificial intelligence and digital wellness. Students will also be taught the “success sequence,” promoting the order of high school, college or work, marriage, then children as a path out of poverty, a move criticized by Democrats who feel it pressures students on personal choices. New bipartisan legislation bans cell phone use during instruction. Elementary students will get 40 minutes of daily recess instead of 15. Other laws expand teacher scholarships and require seizure safety training for school staff.

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States with the most extreme temperatures: Where does Tennessee stand?

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www.wkrn.com – Alex Libby – 2025-07-23 16:17:00

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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