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Tennessee Lottery Winner Has Perfect Response To Winning $1 Million: "I Ain’t Ever Eating Bologna Again"
"I said [to the clerk], 'If I hit this million dollars, I ain't ever eating bologna again.'" Thus, a king was born. Jody (who opted not to disclose his last name — a smart man) received the top prize of a Kentucky lottery scratch-off ticket! He and his father took a $700,000 lump sum and went on about their business! Lottery officials said they took home a check for $504,000 after taxes.
American Pickers Star Mike Wolfe Expands Real Estate Empire in Tennessee
Mike Wolfe, the American Pickers star, has added another gem to his expanding real estate empire with the recent purchase of a new commercial property in Columbia, Tennessee. The $400,000 acquisition is located just a short walk from his popular Two Lanes vacation rental and his bike shop, Columbia Motor Alley.
TSWA releases Tennessee high school baseball all-state teams for 2024 TSSAA season
The Tennessee Sports Writers Association has released its 2024 All-State baseball teams for all six TSSAA classifications. Here is the complete list of honorees. Class 1A Catchers: Nathan Brown, Eagleville, Sr.;...
Tennessee Target Stores Implement New Self-Checkout Rule
Target has announced a significant change to its self-checkout system. The retail giant transitioned its regular self-checkout lanes to express self-checkout lanes at most of its 2000 locations across the United States. This new system is designed for customers with 10 items or fewer, aiming to speed up the checkout process for those with smaller purchases.
Sixth Circuit Affirms Trial Court Rulings in 2016 Great Smokey Mountains Fire Suit
The US Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that a district court was correct in dismissing negligence claims brought against the federal government by insurance providers who paid claims resulting from the 2016 Great Smoky Mountains fire. The fire burned over 16,000 acres, damaged over 2500 structures, destroyed the City of Gatlinburg, and killed 14 people.
Cherokee tribe seeks to halt construction of new Moccasin Bend facility on historic land
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Earlier this year, Tennessee lawmakers approved a plan to build a new Moccasin Bend mental health facility on the existing site. Ever since the state announced that plan, there has been push back from several groups. Advocates met back in April to discuss alternatives or new...
Tennessee family’s car undriveable after break-in
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Patrick and Naomi Burger went to their family’s 2013 Kia Soul and were shocked. They saw things thrown around their car along with exposed and broken wires near the ignition. It didn’t take them long to realize someone had broken into their car. When it...
Stories of Technology, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship in the Southeast
After making its first investment in November and 11 investments in the first quarter of 2024, Launch Tennessee has announced seven additional portfolio companies for the $70-million “InvestTN” fund that it manages for the State of Tennessee. Five of the seven are in Nashville or neighboring Franklin. One...
Health care law changes begin July 1
(The Center Square) – Tennessee’s plan to unwind certificate of need, protection of power of attorney rights and several TennCare coverage changes went into effect Monday with the new fiscal year. TennCare must retain coverage for individuals with disabilities who have employment through a buy-in program, it must cover mental health services at the same rates for alcoholism and drug dependency and it must cover medical expenses for genetic testing to identify treatments for children with rare diseases. ...
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