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No. 6 Tennessee vs. Vanderbilt: Game information, lineups, notes

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January 18, 2025

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No. 6 Tennessee vs. Vanderbilt: Game information, lineups, notes

Tennessee looked like its old self Wednesday. Now it has to try and do it on the road for the third time in four games.

The No. 6 Vols turned one of their worst halves of basketball this season into one of their most dominant over the last 20 minutes in an 18-point win over Georgia earlier this week, using a stellar takeover from Zakai Zeigler to get back to winning convincingly after losing on the road at Florida and coming from behind to beat Texas late.

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Tennessee (16-1, 3-1 SEC) did it against an improved Georgia team vying for a spot in the NCAA Tournament, a similar kind of situation Vanderbilt will be in when it hosts the Vols at Memorial Gym in Nashville on Saturday (3:30 p.m. ET, SEC Network).

The Commodores (14-3, 2-2), like the rest of the league, offer up a challenge that Tennessee can’t afford to overlook and after using a shot in the final seconds to beat South Carolina a few days ago, beating the Vols on their home floor would double as a signature win in head coach Mark Byington’s first season and a major resume booster.

To avoid becoming either of those, Tennessee will need to match the way it played in the second half against Georgia, avoid turnovers against a Vanderbilt team that thrives on forcing a lot of them and for Chaz Lanier to get out of his shooting slump.

Here is everything you need to know about the match up.

GAME INFORMATION

Who: No. 6 Tennessee (16-1, 3-1 SEC) at Vanderbilt (14-3, 2-2)

When: Saturday, Jan. 18 | 3:30 p.m. ET

Where: Memorial Gymnasium | Nashville

TV: SEC Network (Roy Philpott, play-by-play; Dane Bradshaw, analyst)

Radio: Vol Network (Bob Kesling, play-by-play; Bert Bertelkamp, analyst)

Series: 208th meeting all-time (Tennessee leads, 131-76)

Line: Tennessee -7.5

KenPom Projection: Tennessee 74, Vanderbilt 67

PROJECTED LINEUPS

No. 6 Tennessee (16-1, 3-1 SEC)

Vanderbilt (14-3, 2-2 SEC)

NUMBERS EDGE

POINTS PER GAME

Vanderbilt 82.4

Tennessee 76.9

FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE

Vanderbilt 47.1%

Tennessee 46.0%

THREE-POINT PERCENTAGE

Tennessee 34.3%

Vanderbilt 32.3%

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ASSISTS

Tennessee 16.1

Vanderbilt 14.9

REBOUNDS

Tennessee 39.4

Vanderbilt 35.9

BLOCKS

Tennessee 5.2

Vanderbilt 4.5

PREGAME NOTES

— Tennessee has held the sizable edge in its long-standing series with Vanderbilt, both historically and recently. The Vols’ 131 all-time wins over the Commodores are the most against any opponent in program history and they have won 13 of the last 14 match ups.

— Tennessee is ranked coming into this game for the 13th time in the last 15 meetings and ranked inside the top 10 for the fifth-straight time. The Vols are 23-8 vs. Vanderbilt in games where they are ranked and the Commodores are not.

— Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler is coming off of a record-breaking performance against Georgia. The senior guard sparked the Vols’ second half scoring burst, finishing with 16 points, including five-made 3-pointers while his career-high six steals put him in first place in career steals at 215, passing former teammate Santiago Vescovi (212).

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— Tennessee ranks fourth nationally in adjusted defensive efficiency, according to KenPom. The Vols are allowing just 88.2 points per opponents 100 offensive possession, while their 57.8 points allowed per game rank first in the SEC and third in Division I college basketball.

— Vanderbilt has had a lot of success forcing turnovers in its first 17 games. The Commodores are forcing turnovers on more than 23% of their opponents possessions while their 179 total steals lead the SEC. Vanderbilt had 15 steals and forced 25 turnovers in its 66-63 win over South Carolina on Wednesday.

— Vanderbilt hired Mark Byington away from James Madison last offseason and the first-year Commodores coach filled the roster with transfers. Ten players are in their first season at Vanderbilt after beginning their careers elsewhere, including guard Jason Edwards (North Texas), who leads the team in scoring with 17.0 points per game.

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In-N-Out’s fifth Tennessee location is opening soon. Here’s how many stores are planned

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July 8, 2026

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In-N-Out’s fifth Tennessee location is opening soon. Here’s how many stores are planned

In-N-Out Burger will soon open its fifth Tennessee location in Madison, near Nashville.
The California-based chain currently operates four stores in Tennessee and plans dozens more.

In-N-Out Burger will soon be opening its fifth Tennessee store.

The beloved burger chain lists six locations as “opening soon” on the Grand Openings page of its website, including a restaurant in Madison. The Madison location will open at 1900 Gallatin Pike North, about 13 miles northeast of Nashville.

The store also plans to open stores in Arizona, Utah, Idaho and two in California, USA TODAY reported.

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In-N-Out, which announced plans for a major expansion and a new headquarters in Tennessee in 2023, opened its first Tennessee restaurants in December 2025.

The chain, known for animal-style fries and double-double burgers, opened locations in Nashville’s Antioch neighborhood, Murfreesboro and Lebanon in early December. It then opened a fourth Tennessee restaurant in Franklin just a few months later.

Here’s what else to know about the West Coast-based company’s expansion into the Volunteer State.

Why is In-N-Out expanding to Tennessee?

In-N-Out is moving to Tennessee to establish a $125 million corporate hub in Franklin, on the Berry Farms site near Interstate 65. It’s estimated that In-N-Out’s expansion into Tennessee will create 275 jobs and a $125 million investment in the state.

Lynsi Snyder confirms relocation to Tennessee

In 2025, billionaire heiress Lynsi Snyder announced she would relocate her family to the Volunteer State as the company expands eastward.

In a podcast appearance with conservative host Allie Beth Stuckey, Snyder cited frustrations with California’s high costs and regulatory burdens on businesses and families.

“There’s a lot of great things about California, but raising a family is not easy here. Doing business is not easy here,” Snyder said. “The bulk of our stores are still going to be here in California, but it will be wonderful having an office out there, growing out there.”

After facing criticism for her comments, Snyder clarified that moving to Tennessee offers In-N-Out associates “wonderful opportunities” to buy homes, raise families, and participate in the company’s growth in a new region.

In a video posted to social media, she called the move “a very healthy plan for our growth,” highlighting opportunities for employees in Tennessee and potentially neighboring states.

How many In-N-Out stores are coming to Tennessee?

During a Nashville Business Journal event in 2025, Snyder said that the company is eyeing 35 locations across Tennessee in the coming years.

How many stores does In-N-Out currently operate in Tennessee?

As of July 2026, In-N-Out operates the following stores in Tennessee:

Antioch: 4242 Century Farms Terrace
Franklin: 1951 Double Double Drive
Lebanon: 915 South Hartmann Drive
Murfreesboro: 2508 Medical Center Parkway
Madison: 1900 Gallatin Pike North (Opening soon)

Diana Leyva covers trending news and service journalism for The Tennessean. Contact her at Dleyva@gannett.com.

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A Tennessee woman was heard screaming, ‘he’s got a gun.’ Now her husband is pleading guilty to her murder.

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July 7, 2026

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A Tennessee woman was heard screaming, ‘he’s got a gun.’ Now her husband is pleading guilty to her murder.

BYRDSTOWN, Tenn. (WSMV) – A 72-year-old man in Pickett County entered a guilty plea to the second-degree murder of his wife Theresa Marie Foutch.

Johnny Ray Foutch was sentenced to 20 years in custody of the Department of Corrections at 100% day for day, said District Attorney Bryant C. Dunaway.

Theresa’s adult sons were consulted about the plea and were supportive of the sentence.

Dunaway said that the incident in question took place on July 13, 2025, at their home in Byrdstown. The Pickett County Sheriff’s Office paid a visit to their home after Johnny’s daughter requested that officers check on the married couple.

When Chief Deputy Steve Wilbur arrived at the home and approached the front of the house, he says he overheard a man and a woman arguing inside.

He said he then heard the female voice yell, “He’s got a gun.” That’s when he says he heard a gunshot.

The deputy took cover outside the home. Moments later, Johnny walked out the front door holding a Sig Sauer handgun.

Wilbur secured Johnny and went into the home, where he found Theresa lying face down in the living room. She appeared to have been shot in the back.

Officers searched the home and said they found a shell casing on the floor of the dining room, just 10 to 15 feet away from Theresa’s body.

Dunaway said that a forensic pathologist who performed an autopsy determined that Theresa’s cause of death was a gunshot wound to her back. The manner of her death, the pathologist said, was homicide.

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When is Tennessee’s tax-free weekend in 2026? Here’s what you need to know

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July 7, 2026

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When is Tennessee’s tax-free weekend in 2026? Here’s what you need to know

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – The State of Tennessee’s annual sales tax holiday is set to begin at the end of July in 2026.

The holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 31 and runs through Sunday, August 2 at 11:59 p.m.

Certain goods may be purchased tax-free during this weekend event.

“Certain restrictions apply. Items sold online are also eligible. Items must be purchased for personal use, not for business or trade,” the Tennessee Department of Revenue said.

Previously, the state has listed the following items that are and are not tax-free:

Clothing

Tax-Free: General apparel that costs less than $100 per item. Things like shirts, pants, socks, shoes and dresses.
Not Tax-Free: Items over $100, jewelry, handbags and sports equipment

School Supplies

Tax-Free: School supplies that are less than $100 per item. Think backpacks, pencils, notebooks and art supplies.
Not Tax-Free: School supplies more than $100 each.

Computers

Tax-Free: Computers less than $1,500. Laptops and tablets as well.
Not Tax-Free: Storage media like flash drives, printer supplies or household appliances.

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