Data Center Politics: A Wells Fargo tracker says active local data-center construction moratoriums have jumped to 374 nationwide, with Tennessee among the states seeing the most local restrictions—driven by worries over electricity costs, grid capacity, water use, and community impacts ahead of midterms. Vols Football & Injuries: No. 18 Tennessee beat Georgia Tech 45-24 with a defensive-heavy, 299-yard rushing effort, but the Vols also lost veteran tight end Ethan Davis for the season after an ACL tear. Public Health: Knox County remains measles-free, but East Tennessee’s cases are rising—Tennessee now reports nine confirmed cases in 2026. Local Safety: Murfreesboro police released body-cam stills after officers shot a hatchet-wielding man; the TBI is investigating. Memphis Youth & Transit: Memphis launched a fall jobs program for 800+ students, and MATA awarded a $125,000 contract to University of Memphis researchers to build a transit asset plan. Aviation Lawsuit: South Nashville residents and the City of Oak Hill sued the FAA over updated BNA flight paths, arguing impacts weren’t properly studied. Gas Prices: Tennessee average gas rose 11 cents to $3.92. Dolly Parton Tribute: The Emmys honored Parton with Sally Field’s tribute and Reba McEntire’s “Appalachian Memories.”