Tennessee
Tennessee needs to be sensitive to federal changes: Watson – Washington Examiner
(The Center Square) – The Tennessee General Assembly is beginning to look at the state budget and what is going on in Washington needs to be considered, the chairman of the Senate Ways and Means Committee said Monday.
The committee reviewed the Tennessee 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, which showed the state’s net position increased by $2.1 billion for fiscal year 2025. The increase was down from the previous year, when the position increased by $6 billion.
The decrease was attributed in part to a reduction in federal dollars flowing through the state.
Chairman Bo Watson, R-Hixson, said as the budget process moves forward, lawmakers need to keep an eye on what’s happening on the federal level.
“This committee needs to be very sensitive to the changes in federal dollars that may or may not be coming into the state and in a number of budget hearings we are going to hear conversations about, ‘well we are going to have this money because we can match potential federal dollars,’” Watson said. “Well, with what all is going on in D.C. right now, whether those federal dollars are going to be there or not is at least open to conjecture at this point since we’ve seen a freeze on federal funding in a number of areas already.”
The Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency, also known as DOGE, is scrutinizing federal spending.
Lawmakers are delving into Gov. Bill Lee’s $59.5 billion budget that includes $3.9 billion in new spending. The budget does not have any tax breaks. Both parties filed bills this session calling for the elimination of the grocery tax.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – Be ready to bundle up the next few days.
NEXT 24 HOURS
A mild start to our Wednesday, with many of us in the 50s, and no major weather issues as we head out the door early today.
This afternoon will be mostly sunny and breezy with temperatures in the mid-50s and winds gusting over 20 mph at times.
Tonight will be much colder, with temperatures dropping into the 30s.
TODAY’S FORECAST
MORNING – Mild and breezy. Temperatures in the 50s.
AFTERNOON – Staying breezy with winds gusting as high as 25 mph. Mostly sunny. Temperatures in the mid-50s.
EVENING – Partly cloudy. Getting colder quickly. Lows in the 30s.
THANKSGIVING FORECAST
MORNING – Cold start. Partly cloudy. Temperatures in the 30s.
AFTERNOON – Very chilly and breezy. Highs in the mid to upper 40s. Wind gusts near 20 mph.
EVENING – Mostly clear. Even colder. Lows in the 20s.
FRIDAY’S FORECAST
MORNING – Frigid and frosty start. Temperatures in the 20s.
AFTERNOON – Staying chilly and mostly sunny. Highs in the mid to upper 40s.
EVENING – Mostly clear, staying cold. Lows in the 30s.
WEEKEND OUTLOOK
Clouds increase on Saturday, but we’ll stay dry with temperatures in the low to mid 50s. Showers and even some rumbles of thunder move in Saturday night and into Sunday morning.
As of now, we do not expect severe weather. Rain will taper off by Sunday afternoon with highs staying in the 50s.
NEXT WEEK
Dry and chilly on Monday under a partly sunny sky with highs in the mid to upper 40s.
We’re closely monitoring a storm system for next week that will bring rain, and potentially even some wintry weather to parts of the Midstate.
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The Tennessee Volunteers played on the road during one of the toughest atmospheres that they will ever see, as it is quite the task to go into The Swamp and compete with not only the Florida Gators, but the hostile environment that comes with it. That is exactly what the Tennessee Volunteers did, which is something they expected to do, but made official.
The Tennessee Volunteers have been haunted by a lasting streak of losses in Gainesville that dates back to 2003. That came to an end on Saturday, as the Vols defeated the Gators under a dominant performance in the first half that seemed to mellow out a bit in the second half. The Vols walked away with a 31-11 victory in what would go down as one of the better performances that the Vols have had in recent memory when it comes to a road game.
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While fans had a chance to celebrate this win, many have yet to realize that the Tennessee Vols made some history at a certain position group. The Vols made history for the first time in their program, as they eclipsed 700 receiving yards with three receivers. This is the first time that this has ever been done.
The leading receiver for the Vols this season is Chris Brazzell. Brazzell has 926 yards on the season at this point. He also has 8 touchdowns to show at this point in the season. He is an outside receiver who has tortured some defenses this year, which has led to him being the primary focus of any defensive coordinator’s plans and scheme. Brazzell is a semi-finalist for the Biletnikoff Award.
Another receiver who has 700 yards at this point is Braylon Staley. Staley is currently at 771 yards and 6 touchdowns. The Vols have been getting him the ball more and more, as he is the slot receiver, who has been utilized very well in this later part of the season.
The last receiver to eclipse 700 yards is Mike Matthews. Matthews is currently at 712 yards and 4 touchdowns. Sure, he is having the lesser of the seasons at this point, but at any chance he can turn it on, which is something he has shown all season long.
There are two more games left for the Vols, but one left in the regular season. If a guy like Chris Brazzell opts to leave for the Draft, he may opt out of the bowl game (just an educated guess), but guys like Matthews and Staley could very well play in both, as both guys are set to return to college next year due to eligibility issues. Neither is eligible to leave college for the draft.
It’s not unheard of for Seahawks fans to make their presence known on the road, particularly if their team is closing out a victory in the final minutes and the home fans have begun making their exit.
Hearing loud “SEA-HAWKS!” chants throughout the stadium in the first quarter of a road game, however, is unusual. But that was the case in Sunday’s win over the Titans, with Seahawks fans often overpowering the home crowd at Nissan Stadium.
Seahawks fans were also out and about in downtown Nashville throughout the weekend, with it being a common occurrence to hear one fan offer a “Go Hawks!” to another passing fan in Seahawks gear while walking down Nashville’s famed Broadway Street.
“I just wanted to shout out our 12s,” Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said Monday. “Man, it was an incredible atmosphere. I have some friends that live in Nashville that were telling me that the downtown scene was just filled with Seahawks fans everywhere. People flying in, all the planes were filled with Hawks fans. I tell you what, there were some great moments throughout that game where you could feel the energy generated from the 12s on our sideline. I know our guys really appreciate it, and I just want to say thank you for making the effort and all the enthusiasm. It was really a sight to see. It’s something that’s pretty rare. I don’t think I’ve ever seen that in my career, just that amount of fans on a road trip. So, thank you.”
Players felt the fans’ presence in the game as well, with linebacker Drake Thomas saying, “It was awesome. It was like a home game.”
The Seahawks have become one of the league’s best road teams in recent years, winning 12 of 14 road games under Mike Macdonald dating back to last season, and while there are a lot of factors behind that that have to do with how the team travels and prepares for road games, having a fan presence in those games also gives players a boost. And never was that more true than on Sunday when Seahawks fans took over Nashville.
“That was one of the most incredible things I’ve ever seen, them traveling from all over,” Macdonald said Monday morning during his weekly appearance on Seattle Sports 710AM. “…I’ve never heard anything like that before, and they were incredible yesterday, just came out in waves.”
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