I am curious if the stink bug issue is the same for you as last year, increased or decreased? I have been fighting them for the past five years. I have been using a handheld vacuum cleaner and applied stink bug killer on the exterior- I don't know if my efforts to reduce the population are paying off or if there are far fewer this year.

Tennessee is so blessed with natural beauty it makes iPhone photos look insane (photos were taken in May)

I might be moving outside of Knoxville from the west coast. What are some things I should know or be prepared for?

Keeping things classy.

So I went to get a State ID and also registered to vote while I was there. This was around September 7th or 8th. I still have not received my State ID, and when I look myself up on the voter registration website, it says 'No record was found'.

Does it typically take 1 1/2 months to be registered?

Why am I getting 8 crappy propaganda flyers in one mail day? Is this what we’re wasting money on?

I have a ball signed by Pat Summit approx 13ish years ago gifted to my late mother when I was a kid. The ball is painted it seems and deteriorates when being handled. Seems like the paint and ball's skin are just not holding up to age.

Was curious if anyone knew of a reputable sports memorabilia restorer in West TN or really the state in general? This ball means a lot to me, my mom and I bonded over the Lady Vols and UT Football when I was a kid before she passed so I want to take care of it before it deteriorates.

Many have seen Marsha's latest AI generated campaign ad that shows her and some fellow Republicans dancing with rapper Kendrick Lamar's music as the backing soundtrack. My question is how does this not break the Elvis Act passed in 2024 or the Transparency for Deepfakes and Political Advertising Act of 2026?

The Elvis Act - Passed in March 2024 and effective July 1, 2024, this landmark law protects musicians, actors, and other individuals from the unauthorized AI-generated cloning or appropriation of their voice, image, and likeness. I highly doubt she received Kendricks permission to use his voice in her ad.

Transparency for Deepfakes and Political Advertising Act: Effective July 1, 2026, this law imposes criminal penalties for the deceptive use of AI-generated deepfakes in political advertisements. Seems clear enough.

Thoughts? I have called her DC office and Nashville office to ask, but both go straight to voicemail. Left my contact info and question, but don't expect any type of reply.

Early voting is alive. The right to vote is a privilege, not a guarantee.

Ashland city<3

For those of you who can’t wait to spend more on bills, MLGW proposed an increase of 11% for gas and 14% for water annually through 2028. Final approval awaits City Council clearance (who I’m sure will take a stand for residents and refuse 🙄) And yes, Memphis residents already got a rate hike this year of 6% which was part of the reason our bills were higher.

Okay this might sound silly but I'm a Brit who will be visiting family in Tennessee next year. I'll be based midway between Chattanooga and Knoxville and I'm hoping to do a little sight seeing while there. Just wondering if I should expect any negative reactions to being an alternative woman with masses of bright blue and pink hair. I know Tennessee is a conservative red state but I don't know much else about it.

Edit: thank you everyone! Oh and thanks for the recs of places to visit too.

Basically the title. After a quick visit, we’re looking to donate children’s stuff that we don’t want to lug home with us. Includes pack n play, diapers, toys, bottled water. All like new. I’d really prefer a non-religious organization, but that’s not a super strong preference. More important is that they are open tomorrow (Monday) and an easy stop somewhere along 40. Thanks!

Just had to share.

Thanks TN. I’ve never seen some of those colors before.

Taken Thursday, October 8th at NickaJack Lake

Just saw a very large one traveling east to west here at center hill lake. Largest I have ever seen it was very low and slow changed colors from blue to green. Seemed to interact with atmosphere. The size of the glow was about the size of a dollar coin at arms length.