SUMMARY: Kilmar Abrego Garcia remains jailed in Tennessee amid concerns he could be deported before trial on human smuggling charges. His lawyers highlighted conflicting statements from the Trump administration about his immigration status, fearing immediate deportation despite pending charges. Abrego Garcia was mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March, violating a 2019 judge’s order due to credible gang threats. The administration returned him to face charges, which his attorneys call baseless. Although a judge ruled he is neither a flight risk nor a danger, concerns over ICE’s authority to deport him have delayed his release. A July hearing will reconsider his detention.

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SUMMARY: Construction permits for single-family homes in Tennessee are declining, while permits for multifamily homes have surged by 62%, signaling more apartments and townhomes ahead. The housing market remains balanced with steady employment, construction, and prices, but inventory has increased sharply—Nashville’s listings are up 37% from last year. Despite nearly 13,000 homes on the market in Nashville, fewer than 3,000 have sold this year, showing closings lagging behind listings. Home prices rose 3.71% statewide, below the national average. Price increases vary regionally, with the highest gains in Sullivan County, east Tennessee. Overall, market dynamics reflect changing housing preferences and construction trends.

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SUMMARY: Zoo Knoxville is inviting the public to help name two red wolf pups and two bat-eared fox kits from its newest litters. Six red wolf pups were born in April and six bat-eared fox kits in May. People can submit name suggestions online or in person near the bat-eared fox exhibit between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., receiving a sticker while supplies last. On July 4, the zoo will select five favorite names per animal, opening a public vote until July 10. The chosen names will be announced July 11. Red wolves are among the world’s most endangered canids.

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