Okay, here’s what you really want to know about the weather: It’s going to be fantastic out there today. Tonight and into Saturday we may experience some scattered shower and storm shenanigans and the humidity is gonna return. Take advantage of the outdoors while you can! [NashSevereWx]
Tennessee business owners feel more optimistic about the economy’s near future than economists can explain. While new business filings just hit a 10-year high, the job market itself has grown stagnant, according to economist and Middle Tennessee State University professor Ben Jansen. Plus, at least 5,117 Tennesseans have been laid off since the start of 2026, according to the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. [The Tennesseean]
Seems like this might be kind of important to pay attention to. Recordings from inside Marsha Marsha Marsha Blackburn’s U.S. Senate office suggest there was pressure to break the law. The TL;DR: Marsha Marsha Marsha was using her government staff for her personal political campaign, they knew about it and openly discussed it. It’s so bad that media can’t air the recordings due to fears of retribution and job loss. [Phil Williams]
Anyone who has watched an episode of “9-1-1: Nashville” could be forgiven for thinking the city is constantly beset by tornadoes that turn outdoor concerts into scenes of carnage and blow scooter-riding tourists onto the tops of water towers. That may be a TV exaggeration, but tornadoes and other dangerous storms do hit the city regularly. When they do, many people here turn to Nashville Severe Weather. [WPLN]
During a June 2026 demonstration documented by InvestigateTV, a Condor camera mounted on a public trail pivoted, followed, and zoomed on a passing reporter in real time. Standing nearby, a Flock Safety representative was asked directly: “You’re saying Flock does not track people, correct?” The answer was no — even as the screen showed otherwise. [Gadget Review]
No, we’re not talking about Andy Ogles or Marsha Marsha Marsha this time. An invasive and toxic worm is rearing its ugly head across Tennessee. The hammerhead worm is native to Southeast Asia. Over time, they have become more prevalent in our state, especially during hot/humid months and after rainstorms. [WKRN]
Centennial Park Conservancy announced Croquet Cafe is expected to open in late August, transforming the park’s historic 1963 Croquet Clubhouse into a nonprofit restaurant. The cafe will serve locally inspired Southern picnic bites and marks the park’s first on-site dining destination. [WZTV]
Davidson County students are celebrating continued growth in test scores across subject areas since the pandemic. Still, significant disparities persist for historically underserved students. The Tennessee Department of Education recently released preliminary results of the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) for the 2025-26 school year. [Nashville Banner]
Seriously, we’re out here naming highways after reactionary podcast hosts with zero ties to Tennessee? The guy was from Chicago and had barely ever set foot in the state. Embarrassing. Signs designating part of Vietnam Veterans Boulevard (State Route 386) as the Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway are being moved after Vietnam veterans voiced concerns about the signs’ placement along the roadway. [WSMV]
Amid the Nashville Zoo data center backlash, DC Blox is facing other battles. Data center developer DC Blox’s Nashville battle has pulled at many heartstrings and garnered national attention, but the firm is seeing similar scrutiny across the country. [Nashville Business Journal]
He’s never going to financially recover from this and he’s a little too close to Tennessee now, wouldn’t you say? Everybody protect the elephant sanctuary. Joseph “Joe Exotic” Maldonado, the star of the Netflix documentary series “Tiger King,” has been moved to a federal prison in Lexington. The information was announced on Maldonado’s official Facebook page on Friday informing fans they could direct letters to him to Lexington’s Federal Medical Center.[WKYT]
Do you want to live in a surveillance state where you have absolutely no freedom? No? Are you interested in following all the Flock news? You might enjoy this video. The main guy will probably get on your nerves, as he’s an intentionally uneducated clown, but the overall content is interesting. Especially if you have any interest in privacy or your constitutional rights as an American. [YouTube]
Need something to do with the entire family tomorrow? Step into a world of imagination and adventure at TPAC’s Family Day celebration, where the magic of Oz comes alive through music, magic, and make-believe. Attendees can expect a day filled with sensory-friendly activities, delicious snacks, and live performances inspired by the beloved characters of Oz, all included in the ticket price. [Visit Music City & TPAC]
