Tennessee
Nashville Mayor: Stadium Plans ‘Near a Final Proposal’
Nashville Mayor John Cooper acknowledged final week that “doing nothing is just not an choice” relating to the Tennessee Titans’ stadium scenario however pressured that there are issues he – and town – won’t do to accommodate the native NFL franchise.
Cooper penned an op-ed piece for The Tennessean through which he outlined the present standing of Metro Nashville’s negotiations with the Titans and briefly detailed the steps which have led thus far, particularly plans to construct a brand new, enclosed stadium at an estimated value of $1 billion (give or take).
In it, he pressured that Davidson County residents won’t bear any burden through property or gross sales tax will increase and that they metropolis’s monetary dedication to the challenge shall be a tough cap. Metro Nashville is predicted to contribute $500 million, the identical quantity the state already has dedicated by way of a hotel-motel tax hike that may generate the mandatory funds from tourism. The remainder, seemingly a minimal of $700 million, will come from the crew.
“Within the occasion of development overruns, I’ve requested that they be coated by the Titans,” Cooper wrote. “I can’t promote public land, elevate the gross sales tax, or spend your property tax {dollars} to fund the stadium.”
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He additionally famous {that a} new stadium would end in a brand new lease settlement between the Titans and Nashville, one that may take away town from duty for upgrades and upkeep to the power through Metro’s Basic Fund, as been the case since Nissan Stadium, the crew’s present residence, opened in 1999. The present lease runs by way of 2038.
“Each Nashville and the whole state have benefited tremendously from having the Titans right here, and now, we have now the chance to broaden these advantages by getting town out of the stadium upkeep enterprise,” Cooper wrote. “… These are normal fund {dollars} that we’d like for different important priorities impacting neighborhoods and households – like our public faculties, first responders, homelessness, and housing.”
Franchise officers have mentioned they hope to open the brand new facility, which remains to be within the planning levels, in time for the beginning of the 2026 season.
In his piece, Cooper characterised the method, which began roughly 18 months in the past, as “close to a remaining proposal.” He additionally specified that any remaining settlement would – amongst different issues – make sure the Titans stay in Nashville “for the long-term” and that town will work towards significant and productive improvement within the space across the new stadium, which shall be constructed adjoining to the present one.
“Quite than pouring over a billion {dollars} into an getting older stadium, we started working with the Titans and the state on the thought of constructing a brand new enclosed stadium for Nashville,” Coopoer wrote. “… We’re engaged on plans for a brand new stadium as a result of doing nothing is just not an choice, and renovating the present stadium could be financially irresponsible.”
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Ahead of severe weather this afternoon, some school districts dismiss their students early.
Here is who is closing early:
- Bedford County Schools — closing two hours early
- Franklin County Schools — 1 p.m.
- Giles County Schools — 1 p.m.
- Lawrence County Schools — 1 p.m.
We will update this list if more schools close.
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On 150-year anniversary, YMCA of Middle Tennessee looks at its past and future
Happy Birthday to the YMCA of Middle TN. They just celebrated their 150th anniversary! A lot has changed with the Y over the years. I have personally seen some of that firsthand when I was a long-time board member at the Northwest Family Y and part of their Black Achievers Program. Forrest Sanders has a look back.
– Lelan Statom
Tennessee basketball’s most accomplished point guard in school history is officially a graduate of the university.
Zakai Zeigler, after spending four years with Tennessee’s men’s basketball program, has walked the stage at graduation, majoring in ‘retail & merchandising management.’
At his graduation, Zeigler wore glasses with a camera that recorded the moment. You can watch the video below.
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Standing at just a listed 5-foot-9, his pesky defense earned him consecutive SEC Defensive Player of the Year honors. He was also a finalist for Naismith Defensive Player of the Year as a senior alongside Jahmai Mashack. This was the first time a pair of teammates were ever in the group of four finalists.
As a senior, he earned multiple All-American honors and was a First-Team All-SEC player. This came on averages of 13.6 points, 7.4 assists and 2.9 rebounds per game.
He shot 40.4% from the field and 32.2% on 3-pointers during the campaign. He started in all 37 contests he appeared in while missing one game.
The result of the Zeigler-led squad was a back-to-back trip to the Elite Eight. Zeigler was a major part of two of Tennessee’s three Elite Eight appearances due to making the round the year prior, as well.
As a junior on that Elite Eight squad, Zeigler started in 30 games and appeared in 36. He averaged 11.8 points per game to go with 6.1 assists and 2.8 rebounds.
He was a First-Team All-SEC member that year along with his first of two SEC Defensive Player of the Year honors.
As a sophomore, Zeigler started in 15 of his 30 appearances. His season was cut short, though, due to an ACL injury late in the year.
He still managed to crack the SEC All-Defense team while averaging 10.7 points per game with 5.4 assists and 2.7 rebounds.
As a freshman, Zeigler played in 35 games and started one. He averaged 8.8 points, 2.7 assists and 1.9 rebounds while sharing time with fellow freshman point guard Kennedy Chandler.
As a recruit, Zeigler was just a three-star prospect whose recruitment didn’t gain much traction until late in his high school career. An impressive performance at Peach Jam put him on Barnes and Tennessee’s radar.
He played at Our Savior Lutheran in Bronx, New York and was the No. 42 point guard in the 2022 cycle.
The Tennessee Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at May 18, 2025, results for each game:
Winning Cash4Life numbers from May 18 drawing
03-09-10-11-40, Cash Ball: 04
Check Cash4Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 3 numbers from May 18 drawing
Evening: 4-1-2, Wild: 7
Check Cash 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 4 numbers from May 18 drawing
Evening: 8-4-5-7, Wild: 6
Check Cash 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Daily Tennessee Jackpot numbers from May 18 drawing
01-04-08-23-29
Check Daily Tennessee Jackpot payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Tennessee Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $599.
For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Tennessee Lottery offices. By mail, send a winner claim form, winning lottery ticket, a copy of a government-issued ID and proof of social security number to P.O. Box 290636, Nashville, TN 37229. Prize claims less than $600 do not require a claim form. Please include contact information on prizes claimed by mail in the event we need to contact you.
To submit in person, sign the back of your ticket, fill out a winner claim form and deliver the form, along with the ticket and government-issued ID and proof of social security number to any of these locations:
Nashville Headquarters & Claim Center: 26 Century Blvd., Nashville, TN 37214, 615-254-4946 in the (615) and (629) area, 901-466-4946 in the (901) area, 865-512-4946 in the (865) area, 423-939-7529 in the (423) area or 1-877-786-7529 (all other areas in Tennessee). Outside Tennessee, dial 615-254-4946. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes of any amount.
Knoxville District Office: Cedar Springs Shopping Center, 9298 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922, (865) 251-1900. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $199,999.
Chattanooga District Office: 2020 Gunbarrel Rd., Suite 106, Chattanooga, TN 37421, (423) 308-3610. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $199,999.
Memphis District Office: Chiles Plaza, 7424 U.S. Highway 64, Suite 104, Memphis, TN 38133, (901) 322-8520. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $199,999.
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at https://tnlottery.com/.
When are the Tennessee Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10:00 p.m. CT Tuesday and Friday.
- Cash4Life: 9:15 p.m. CT daily.
- Cash 3, 4: Daily at 9:28 a.m. (Morning) and 12:28 p.m. CT (Midday), except for Sunday. Evening game daily, seven days a week, at 6:28 p.m. CT.
- Daily Tennessee Jackpot: 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
- Tennessee Cash: 10:34 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
- Powerball Double Play: 10:30 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Tennessean editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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