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Titans Urged to Make Key Treylon Burks Decision
The Tennessee Titans will now officially be without wide receiver Treylon Burks for the remainder of the year, as he underwent surgery to repair a torn ACL.
It’s just the latest blow in what has been a very disappointing career for Burks, who was selected by the Titans in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft.
Burks still has another year left on his deal before Tennessee can exercise his 2026 option (which seems unlikely), but what will the Titans do with him in the meantime?
The general consensus is that Tennessee will ultimately part ways with Burks, but Sam Phalen of A to Z Sports thinks it’s important that the Titans handle the situation in a classy manner.
While Phalen thinks that releasing Burks and allowing him to sign elsewhere is a potential solution, he also thinks there is a possibility of Tennessee keeping him on the roster.
“And if you determine that Burks won’t be healthy enough to play football in 2025, you stash him on PUP or season-ending IR while keeping him within the organization to offer him support,” Phalen wrote. “The resources for recovery and the community provided by a locker room environment can go a long way in tough times. I’d like to see the Titans stand by Burks through his injury and I have no doubt that they will.”
Burks played in just five games this season, logging four catches for 34 yards.
The 24-year-old appeared in 11 contests during his rookie campaign, catching 33 passes for 444 yards and a touchdown. He then snared 16 balls for 221 yards in his sophomore year.
We’ll see what the Titans decide to do with Burks in the coming months, but it stands to reason that the University of Arkansas product has played his final down in Music City.
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The History of Earth Day
A comprehensive look at the evolution of Earth Day from its 1970 origins to a global environmental movement.
Earth Day, the annual event which promotes environmental protection and awareness, is this week.
Celebrating its 56th year, this year’s Earth Day theme is “Our Power, Our Planet,” which stresses the importance of communities, educators, workers and families working together toward environmental progress.
“‘Our Power, Our Planet’ is not a political statement. It is a commitment to stewardship, resilience, and shared accountability — a call for every individual, community, and sector to exercise their power in service of the planet we all depend on,” reads the 2026 manifesto.
To celebrate Earth Day 2026, the Tennessee State Parks system will be offering educational, recreational and volunteer events across the state.
Here’s what to know.
When is Earth Day 2026?
Earth Day is April 22.
According to Earthday.org, the movement’s founders — inspired by the student anti‑war protests of the 1960s and 1970s — chose a weekday falling between Spring Break and final exams to maximize the greatest student participation.
Why is Earth Day celebrated?
The history of Earth Day dates back to 1962 with Rachel Carson’s New York Times bestselling book, “Silent Spring” which raised awareness and concern for living organisms, the environment and the links between pollution and public health.
U.S. Sen. Gaylord Nelson, a Democrat from Wisconsin, was concerned about worsening environmental conditions and galvanized by the massive 1969 oil spill off the coast of Santa Barbara. He launched the idea that would become Earth Day.
Nelson partnered with Republican U.S. Rep. Pete McCloskey and activist Denis Hayes to organize nationwide teach‑ins on April 22, expanding the effort beyond college campuses and rebranding it as Earth Day, an event that quickly gained national media attention and widespread public participation.
Tennessee State Parks system celebrates Earth Day 2026
Here’s a look at events planned by region, happening on and around April 22.
West Tennessee
Middle Tennessee
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Big hearts, small hands! Tennessee kids are stepping up to make a big difference this summer.
First Lady Maria Lee on Tuesday announced the eighth annual Tennessee Kids Serve Summer Challenge, encouraging young students to dedicate part of their summer to helping others.
The program, part of the Tennessee Serves initiative, runs from June 1 through Aug. 1 and is open to rising kindergarteners through rising sixth graders across the state.
Participants must complete at least two hours of service across two of eight designated categories to finish the challenge, with top participants earning an invitation to a September carnival at the Tennessee Residence.
Since its launch in 2019, more than 3,500 children have contributed over 15,000 hours of service through activities ranging from park cleanups to assisting nursing homes and raising funds for disaster relief.
Registration opened Tuesday, with parents and guardians able to sign up participants and access additional details through the First Lady’s official website.
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