News from the South - Tennessee News Feed
Columbia discusses regulating short-term rentals
SUMMARY: Colombia has become a popular tourist destination, leading some property owners to bypass short-term rental laws for profit. In response, city leaders are increasing enforcement and considering new regulations. Current rules only permit short-term rentals in primary residences and mixed-use areas, yet many owners disregard these stipulations. A recent public meeting revealed divided opinions: some support rentals for tourism and local income, while others argue they disrupt residential neighborhoods. Critics of new policies fear unconstitutional restrictions on property rights. The city’s Planning Commission will gather community feedback to propose potential regulations to the city council by February.
Columbia has turned into enough of a tourist destination that some choose to ignore the city’s short-term rental laws to cash in.
News from the South - Tennessee News Feed
Couple attacked, carjacked after pulling over for medical emergency, MPD says
SUMMARY: A couple experiencing a medical emergency was targeted by a man who robbed them while they sought help. The incident occurred near a church where the pastor, believing in the spirit of the Good Samaritan, checked on the couple and called 911 before returning to his church. Surveillance footage shows the suspect, dressed in red, pretending to assist while actually stealing their truck. The victims attempted to stop him but were pushed to the ground in the process. An update on one victim, who is in ICU, will be provided, along with the pastor’s perspective on the disturbing event.
A bad Samaritan is wanted by Memphis Police after he offered to help a couple in need but instead drive off in their truck.
Now, one of the victims is fighting for her life.
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Overdoses plague a generation of Black men in Baltimore and cities across America – The Tennessee Tribune
SUMMARY: An investigation reveals that older Black men, particularly those aged 54-73, are dying from drug overdoses at a rate more than four times higher than other racial groups in cities like Baltimore, Chicago, and Philadelphia. This group, born between 1951-1970, has faced decades of opioid use, compounded by social, economic, and criminal justice challenges. Although the opioid crisis has spread to younger and whiter populations, older Black men continue to be disproportionately affected by fentanyl overdoses. Lack of targeted healthcare resources and stigma around addiction have exacerbated this issue, leaving many without effective treatment and support.
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Suspect dead, 2 injured following shooting at Livingston plant
SUMMARY: A violent incident in Livingston ended with a gunman dead following a police chase that began with him shooting two people at a local plant. Multiple law enforcement agencies, including the TBI and the Overton County Sheriff’s Office, responded early in the morning. The gunman fled, leading police on a chase over 50 miles before a standoff on I-40 ended with him found dead in his vehicle. The Livingston Police Chief expressed concern for the community, stating that such violence is rare in their close-knit town. The investigation has been handed over to the TBI. The victims are in stable condition.
The gunman fled the shooting scene and officers pursued the suspect’s vehicle to Interstate 40 in Roane County where a standoff situation began. The Tennessee Highway Patrol reported troopers found the suspect dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in the vehicle. No troopers fired any weapons.
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