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Bills Acquire Safety Amani Hooker From Titans for 2027 Second-Round Pick — 8hThe Buffalo Bills acquired safety Amani Hooker from the Tennessee Titans, sending a 2027 second-round pick to Tennessee for Hooker and a fifth-round pick. Hooker, who has five interceptions this season, is expected to start alongside Cole Bishop and strengthen Buffalo’s secondary.

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Marcus Bell Pairing him with Bishop should finally give the Bills a reliable starting duo at safety.

Tennessee Basketball Players Propose Model CBASports — 13hTennessee men’s basketball players and university leaders developed a nonbinding collective bargaining model that would address compensation, transfers, health and working conditions, academics, and enforceable rules. The proposal envisions direct pay for athletic services and shared accountability, offering a framework for broader discussions about athletes’ role in college sports without forming a union.

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Maya Lindstrom Nonbinding deals rarely stick so they need something enforceable to make a difference.

Tim Burchett Says He Would ‘Absolutely’ Replace Marsha Blackburn In US Senate — 2dRepublican Tennessee Rep. Tim Burchett announced Sunday he is willing to fill GOP Tennessee Governor-elect Marsha Blackburn's seat in the U.S. Senate.

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Tennessee Sack Leader Weathersby Out for SeasonSports — 3dTennessee’s 34–6 win over Kentucky strengthened the Vols’ case for a higher College Football Playoff ranking, and the team rose to No. 9 in the Coaches Poll. The victory came at a cost: defensive lineman Tyree Weathersby, Tennessee’s sack leader, will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL.

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Kentucky Fans Paint Tennessee’s Iconic Rock Blue — 3dKentucky fans painted Tennessee’s campus landmark The Rock blue ahead of the teams’ high-stakes game, a harmless rivalry prank that was quickly covered over. The Wildcats entered the matchup 7-1 and ranked No. 6 in the first College Football Playoff rankings, while Tennessee was No. 13.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Five States Without Licensed Online Casinos Rely on Sweepstakes PlayBusiness — 1dSeveral state-focused guides say traditional real-money online casinos remain unavailable in Kentucky, Tennessee, Wisconsin and Ohio, while social and sweepstakes platforms offer casino-style games using virtual currency; some sweepstakes models allow prizes, though their legality faces scrutiny in Kentucky and Tennessee. A separate article highlights new sweepstakes casinos and signup bonuses, reflecting the sector’s growth.

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Five States Report Mixed Holiday Airport TrafficTravel — 9hU.S. holiday air travel hit record levels in 2025, averaging more than 2.53 million passengers daily—8.2% above pre-pandemic levels—with the sharpest surges at small regional airports. State trends varied, including increases in South Dakota, Georgia and Massachusetts and declines in Mississippi and Tennessee, as federal infrastructure funding supports airport upgrades.

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Priya Raman Mississippi and Tennessee dropping while others rise suggests their airports might be missing out on needed improvements.

Tennessee man sentenced to nearly four years in Fresno wire fraudFinance — 1dA Tennessee man was sentenced to three years and 10 months in federal prison and ordered to pay nearly $1.2 million in restitution for helping divert more than $1.5 million in Fresno County payments. Prosecutors said he and accomplices took over a nonprofit finance director’s email account and redirected county payments to his bank account; the county said the sentence cannot fully compensate taxpayers for the fraud.

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Nicole Hardy Three years and ten months plus the restitution still leaves taxpayers short after that kind of theft.

Indiana gas averages $3.57 after 21-cent weekly dropFinance — 1dIndiana’s average gas price was $3.57 a gallon, 41 cents below the national average; separate reports tracked weekly price changes in Nashville and Morristown, Tennessee.

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NASA Confirms Asteroid Fragment Fireball Over TennesseeScience — 3dNASA said a small asteroid fragment, about 2 inches wide, created a bright fireball over western North Carolina and East Tennessee before disintegrating above East Ridge near Chattanooga. The object was not associated with the active Taurid meteor shower.

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Blackburn not considering Hegseth for her Tennessee Senate seat, reports say — 5dA source close to Gov.-elect Marsha Blackburn says Pete Hegseth "is not being considered" for her Tennessee Senate seat, calling the idea D.C. spin.

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Maya Lindstrom Blackburn should appoint someone with real Tennessee ties instead of chasing D.C. names like Hegseth.

Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Macrons file defamation suit against Owens in Tennessee — 4dFrench President Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Macron filed a defamation suit against Candace Owens in Tennessee, where she lives, after a Delaware court ruled it lacked jurisdiction over her personally. The couple accuse Owens of spreading false claims about Brigitte Macron’s identity and their marriage, and seek a jury trial and damages.

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Parton Estate Lawsuit Dismissed, Restraining Order Lifted — 1dA Tennessee judge dismissed without prejudice the estate company’s lawsuit against Dolly Parton’s nephew Bryan Seaver, ending the dispute after the parties reached an agreement; the temporary restraining order was lifted. The estate had accused Seaver of threatening employees and Parton’s legacy, allegations he denied, and the agreement’s terms have not been disclosed.

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Derek Foss Good they reached an agreement and dropped the case without more public drama.

Thune Reportedly Opposes Burchett for Senate Seat — 1dJohn Thune faces pressure from conservative Republicans to delay a leadership vote and address the party’s election losses and stalled agenda. The dispute has extended to Tennessee’s Senate succession, where Rep. Tim Burchett says Thune opposes his appointment, though a report says Thune has not intervened in the process.

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Tennessee Tech leads all-time series as it hosts VMI for HomecomingSports — 4dTennessee Tech hosts VMI for Homecoming, with the Golden Eagles entering on a 6-1 ATS run over their last seven games and a 5-1 ATS record in their last six as underdogs. Their recent games on turf have also leaned under, going under the total in five of the past six.

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How charismatic are you, really?Quizie — QuizNot a score out of ten — the AI identifies your specific brand of charm and where it's most dangerous.

Tennessee judge allows inmates to add failed execution allegations to lawsuitPolitics — 4dA Davidson County judge allowed Tennessee death row inmates to add allegations about botched execution attempts involving Christa Pike and Tony Carruthers to their lawsuit challenging the state’s lethal-injection protocol. The ruling lets the case proceed with the new claims but does not decide whether the protocol is unconstitutional.

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Elena Vasquez This ruling keeps the lawsuit moving forward without deciding anything yet. The state needs to address these claims head on before any more executions happen.

Tennessee routs Coppin State 98-60 in BaltimoreSports — 5dTennessee beat Coppin State 98-60 in Baltimore, overcoming a sluggish first quarter by scoring 86 points over the final three. Kaylene Smikle led the Lady Vols with 18 points, while their defense forced 29 turnovers and recorded 17 steals.

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USPS to Honor Willie Mays and Pat Summitt With 2027 Stamps — 1dThe U.S. Postal Service will honor baseball great Willie Mays and basketball coach Pat Summitt with commemorative stamps in 2027. Mays’s design recalls his famous 1954 World Series catch, while Summitt’s features a portrait recognizing her legacy, including eight NCAA titles at Tennessee.

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Chris Dalton Pat Summitt earning a stamp for her eight titles at Tennessee feels right given how she grew the women's game.

Tennessee routs Duquesne 109-62 in season openerSports — Nov 3, 2026Tennessee opened its women’s basketball season with a 109-62 win over Duquesne, powered by Kaylene Smikle’s 23 first-half points as the Lady Vols built a commanding lead. Duquesne’s three-point shooting offered a challenge, but Tennessee maintained control after halftime.

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Maya Lindstrom Tennessee's first half explosion was impressive, especially with Smikle pouring in 23 points to build that lead.

Escaped Tennessee Murderer Captured Near Kansas CityWorld — Nov 3, 2026Jacob Allen Morley, 28, serving life for murder, was captured near Kansas City on Nov. 3, 2026 after a 9-day manhunt following his Tennessee prison escape.

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Maya Lindstrom Glad they caught him after nine days. Escaped murderers shouldn't get that much time to roam free.

Terrell Owens Served in Federal Defamation Lawsuit — 1dTerrell Owens was served with a federal defamation lawsuit during a homecoming event at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Three friends of Nolan Wells say Owens falsely implicated them in the teenager’s death by sharing a post demanding their arrest; a grand jury had declined to recommend criminal charges against them.

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Titans coach calls Ridley airport incident minor miscommunication — 1dTitans receiver Calvin Ridley was involved in an undisclosed incident at Nashville International Airport, which coach Robert Saleh described as a minor miscommunication; law enforcement is involved, and no further details have been released. The incident comes as Tennessee, struggling this season, faces trade-deadline speculation surrounding Ridley.

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Chris Dalton The Titans are already struggling so this just adds another distraction for Ridley and the team.

Chipotle Opens Restaurants in Tennessee, New JerseyLifestyle — Nov 4, 2026Chipotle has opened new restaurants in Bellevue, Tennessee; Hackettstown, New Jersey; and Jonesboro, Arkansas, extending its U.S. footprint. The chain is also expanding overseas, with its first Southeast Asian restaurant planned for Singapore’s Jewel Changi Airport next year.

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Blackburn Wins Tennessee Governor’s Race — Nov 3, 2026Marsha Blackburn declared victory in Tennessee’s governor’s race before officials had finished counting ballots or called a winner. Late unofficial results showed her leading Democrat Jerri Green, 45.6% to 42.9%, with 87 of 95 counties reporting.

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