SUMMARY: A federal judge has temporarily blocked Tennessee’s “Protect Tennessee Minors Act,” which mandated pornographic websites verify users’ ages every hour by requiring photo ID uploads. The law, supported by both Republicans and some Democrats, aimed to protect minors from “harmful” adult content. However, the Free Speech Coalition argued it violates the First Amendment and poses privacy risks. Judge Sheryl H. Lipman stated the law likely suppresses adult free speech and is not the least restrictive means of protecting children. Litigation will continue, with Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti filing an emergency appeal against the ruling.

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SUMMARY: Residents in East Nashville are on edge after a dozen cars were broken into on a single street over the weekend. Metro Police are increasing patrols in response to the surge in car thefts. Local resident Rebecca Weiner Tomkins reported her truck was among those targeted, and she also fell victim to package theft from her porch. She expressed concerns for safety, emphasizing that many people leave firearms in their cars, contributing to the problem—over 1,200 guns were stolen from vehicles in Davidson County this year. Authorities urge residents to secure their belongings to combat the rising crime.

The Metro Nashville Police Department said they will have extra patrols in East Nashville after multiple cars were broken into over the weekend.

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SUMMARY: Coch County officials aim to reassure residents following severe weather that caused damage from Hurricane Helen. Local businesses in Newport remain anxious about future rainfall, as some still face recovery challenges months after the hurricane. Tammy Killian, who works in a flower shop, expressed concerns about the Pigeon River behind her shop. County EMA representative Joe Wway advised residents to be vigilant, noting that while the river rose, it barely crested, causing minimal damage and no injuries. Despite ongoing anxiety and fear, officials continue to monitor weather conditions and emphasize that the recent rainfall is not comparable to the damage caused by Hurricane Helen.

The several inches of rainfall east Tennessee saw this weekend caused some concern.

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