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Two fire trucks crash into each other in Downtown Memphis

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www.youtube.com – FOX13 Memphis – 2024-10-11 16:44:22

SUMMARY: The Memphis Fire Department faces a critical shortage of fire engines, worsened by a recent collision between two trucks responding to an emergency. The city currently operates with 55 fire trucks, 18 of which are over 15 years old and need replacement. Each new fire engine costs between $800,000 and $1.5 million, requiring city council approval and potentially taking up to a year for delivery. According to Fire Chief Gina Sweat and the Memphis Firefighters Association president Thomas Malone, outdated equipment poses a safety risk for civilians, with over 500 emergency calls responded to daily. Fortunately, no injuries were reported from the accident.

For years, the Memphis Fire Department (MFD) has operated with out-of-date equipment or an inadequate number of fire engines. This issue is only growing worse after two fire engines ran into each other downtown Wednesday night. READ MORE: https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/crash-involving-two-mfd-trucks-a-big-hit-to-departments-equipment-shortage/article_ad49a6a4-87b8-11ef-8026-9f9d78ef65ec.html

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Mobile opioid addiction treatment in Tennessee requires workarounds, for now  

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September 15, 2025

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wpln.org – Blake Farmer – 2025-09-15 04:27:00

SUMMARY: Belmont University is launching two mobile units funded by $6.4 million in opioid settlement money to provide harm reduction and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid addiction, focusing on transient and unhoused populations. MAT, which uses drugs like buprenorphine (Suboxone), eases withdrawal symptoms and lowers overdose risk but can’t be dispensed outside clinics under Tennessee law. The mobile teams offer wound care, primary care, and mental health services, connecting patients to brick-and-mortar clinics for treatment and transportation. Security concerns also limit on-site dispensing. Similar mobile MAT efforts in Tennessee and Rhode Island highlight regulatory and community challenges.

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STUDY: 14% of Tennesseans feel lonely

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September 14, 2025

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www.wkrn.com – Pat O’Donnell – 2025-09-14 13:40:00

SUMMARY: A study by mental health provider A Mission For Michael found that 14% of Tennesseans feel lonely, with 4.6% (261,451 people) reporting they are “always lonely.” The highest chronic loneliness rates are in Haywood and Lewis counties (5.5%), while Williamson and Hamilton counties have the lowest (4.4%). Loneliness varies across Tennessee, and persistent loneliness can severely impact well-being. Executive Director Anand Mehta emphasized the importance of professional support to help individuals cope and connect. Nationally, Tennessee ranks low in loneliness compared to Mississippi (71%) and other states. The study used surveys and county health data for comprehensive analysis.

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Immigrant detainees begin arriving at former prison in rural Tennessee town

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September 14, 2025

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wpln.org – Tony Gonzalez – 2025-09-14 04:18:00

SUMMARY: Immigrant detainees have begun arriving at the West Tennessee Detention Facility in Mason, a former prison converted into an ICE detention center operated by CoreCivic. The facility reopened after Mason officials approved agreements with ICE and CoreCivic despite public opposition. The prison, closed in 2021 under a Biden administration order, was reopened following Trump’s reversal to support mass deportations. CoreCivic claims the center will create nearly 240 jobs and generate significant tax revenue for Mason, a financially struggling majority-Black town. However, concerns persist over detainee mistreatment, with CoreCivic facing fines and lawsuits related to abuse and understaffing at Tennessee prisons.

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