SUMMARY: A settlement of $102.5 million was reached with Suboxone maker Indivior Inc. over anti-competitive practices. In Tennessee, opioid overdose deaths surged in 2022, with over 3,000 fatalities. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT), including Suboxone and methadone, is seen as an effective solution to combat addiction but faces stigma and opposition. Locals criticized a proposed methadone clinic, fearing it would increase crime, despite studies showing otherwise. Concerns about MAT are heightened by poor operators in the field. An investigation revealed that a Tennessee-based chain, Acadia Healthcare, compromised patient care by prioritizing profit over effective treatment, offering methadone inappropriately and neglecting therapy.

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SUMMARY: Woodland Studios in East Nashville, owned by musicians Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, is a unique recording space steeped in history. Originally a theater, it became a studio in 1968 and faced multiple challenges, including tornado damage. Welch and Rawlings transformed the space into their own DIY studio, outfitting it to suit their artistic needs while preserving its acoustic charm. Their commitment to restoration allowed them to return it to its original glory, enabling intimate recording sessions. Although they don’t offer tours, they have welcomed visitors, including children of gospel singers who once recorded there, celebrating the studio’s rich legacy.

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SUMMARY: A massive fire in Cerville was believed to be caused by a lightning strike that ruptured a gas line around 8:30 PM on Bailey Station Road, leading to extensive flames visible from miles away. The fire has since been extinguished, but Bailey Station Road remains closed in both directions as MLGW crews repair the gas line and restore power to street and traffic lights. While power has largely been restored to nearby homes and businesses, the cleanup and repairs are ongoing. Traffic is beginning to build as people navigate the detours around the closed road.

A massive fire that burned for hours Monday night likely started when lightning struck a gas line, MLGW said. READ MORE: https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/large-fire-in-collierville-likely-caused-by-lightning-strike-to-gas-line-mlgw-says/article_6bb2086e-bc1d-11ef-940e-bfdd483129cb.html

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