Knoxville, Tennessee
Coverage of Knoxville, Tennessee in the Nexus archive.
- Who were the driver, pedestrian killed in Broadway crash in Nashville?
An 87-year-old driver, Thomas Cahill, ran a red light in downtown Nashville, striking four pedestrians and killing one, 58-year-old Timothy Wedlock. Three others were injured, and investigators are examining the cause, including a caregiver’s account of the driver’s phone use in the moments before the crash.
- SmarFinancial: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
SmartFinancial Inc. reported second-quarter net income of $16.3 million and earnings of 96 cents per share, surpassing Wall Street expectations. The company also recorded revenue of $85.9 million, with revenue net of interest expense at $56 million, exceeding forecasts.
- Takeaways from AP’s profile of a Christian IVF doctor
Dr. John Gordon, a Christian IVF doctor, has doubts about his profession and starts a faith-based clinic that does not discard viable embryos. The clinic, Rejoice Fertility, facilitates embryo adoptions and limits the number of embryos created. Over 100,000 US babies were born through IVF in 2024.
- One million bees swarm highway after crash shuts down interstate ramp for hours
A pickup truck carrying one million bees crashed on Interstate 40 in Knoxville, Tennessee, causing a highway shutdown as authorities and beekeepers contained the swarm. No injuries were reported, and the bees were safely relocated after the incident.