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‘We’ve become a competitor’: Tennessee’s film and television industry on the rise

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www.wkrn.com – Sam Chimenti – 2025-06-16 19:48:00

SUMMARY: The new series “9-1-1: Nashville” is filming in Middle Tennessee this summer and reflects a growing trend in TV and movie production across the state. Increased activity is largely due to expanded state incentives, including grants of up to 25% for productions spending \$200,000 or more. Since 2008, these programs have helped add over 13,000 jobs and generated nearly \$730 million in 2023. Industry professionals like Dave Hodgin, now overseeing logistics for “9-1-1: Nashville,” say demand is statewide, reaching Memphis and Knoxville. Officials credit incentives for attracting not just film but also scoring and animation projects to Tennessee.

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Davis Nolan’s Fishing Funtacular for August 2, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WKRN News 2 – 2025-08-02 06:12:57

SUMMARY: Davis Nolan’s Fishing Funtacular for August 2, 2025, highlights the vibrant fishing activity across Tennessee’s rivers and lakes. Fishermen, young and old, have shared their exciting catches, including first fish experiences like Whalen James Bray’s Spiderman pole catch, Reagan and Harper Matlock’s rainbow trout outing on the Elk River, and Lorenza Alvarez’s bluegill catch at Old Hickory Lake. Other notable catches include large mouth bass at various ponds, a 28.6-pound channel catfish at Chickamauga Dam, and family fishing adventures around the state. Many also venture to Florida’s Gulf Coast for red snapper. Viewers are encouraged to send photos of their catches to WKRN.

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Women in legislatures across the US fight for ‘potty parity’

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wpln.org – Tony Gonzalez – 2025-08-02 04:46:00

SUMMARY: Statehouses across the U.S. are addressing long-standing bathroom disparities for female lawmakers. In Kentucky’s Capitol, only two women’s stalls serve 41 female legislators, forcing them to weigh bathroom breaks against missing debates or votes, unlike men who have multiple facilities. A \$300 million renovation aims to add more women’s restrooms by 2028. Other states like Georgia and Tennessee also work to improve access in aging buildings originally designed only for men. These disparities highlight broader issues of inclusion and respect, as female legislators advocate for equitable facilities reflecting changing legislative demographics and gender equality in government spaces.

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How common is it to get Lyme disease in Tennessee? Justin Timberlake announces ‘debilitating’ diagnosis 

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www.wkrn.com – Kendall Ashman – 2025-08-01 17:41:00

SUMMARY: Lyme disease, often called the silent epidemic, gained attention after Tennessee native Justin Timberlake revealed his “debilitating” diagnosis following his two-year tour. Dr. Donald Dumford from Cleveland Clinic explained that Lyme disease is transmitted by ticks attached for 2-3 days and initially causes fever, mild joint pain, muscle aches, and a target-shaped skin lesion. Early treatment with antibiotics usually leads to recovery, but untreated cases can become chronic with symptoms like nerve pain and fatigue, as Timberlake experienced. Tennessee saw 39 cases in 2023, up 18% from 2022, while national cases rose 43% to 89,470. Most tick bites do not cause Lyme disease.

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