TN Progressive

• Friday Toons (RoaneViews)
• We Were Warned about Trump...By Republicans (RoaneViews)
• Here's your Covid 19 Vaccine Availability by County (RoaneViews)
• 70 Dead of Covid in Roane (RoaneViews)
• Blount County coronavirus cases over 9,300 as of 12/27/2020 (BlountViews)
• Blount County coronavirus cases nearly 8,000 as of 12/17/2020 (BlountViews)
• Blount County coronavirus cases over 7,000 as of 12/11/2020 (BlountViews)
• Blount County coronavirus cases over 6,100 as of 12/4/2020 (BlountViews)
• The 2020 Presidential Debate: We've Been Here Before (Joe Powell)
• Recommendations for August 6 (Left Wing Cracker)
• Facts and Truth - the Vaccine for Our Nation (Joe Powell)
• Elizabeth Warren for President and other thoughts (Left Wing Cracker)

TN Politics

• Tennessee Democrats Elect Hendrell Remus New Party Chair (Nashville Scene)
• In historic vote, Hendrell Remus becomes first Black chair of Tennessee Democratic Party (TN Lookout)
• Commentary: Stumbles by both Tennessee House caucuses bode no good for Tennesseans (TN Lookout)
• The Weekly Links: The Insurrectionists, Justin Townes Earle and Trump's Last Execution (Nashville Scene)
• Get a Load of This Unhinged Email From Dave Ramsey and Co. (Nashville Scene)
• House joins Senate in passing Medicaid block grant (TN Lookout)
• Community Members Discuss How to Be an Antiracist in Metro's Upcoming Panel Series (Nashville Scene)
• “Save Our Stages” Act brings relief to Music City (TN Lookout)
• Senate approves Medicaid block grant, paves path for House (TN Lookout)
• Lee releases special session legislation (TN Journal)
• COVID-19 vaccine rollout concerns advocates for poor and minority patients (TN Lookout)
• Former commissioner reports Rep. Weaver to DC police (TN Journal)
• Here are Sexton’s House committee assignments (TN Journal)
• Hagerty names Jim Henry as state director (TN Journal)
• Senate names new chairs, House juggles committees (TN Journal)
• Update: Dems force vote, abstain on re-election of Secretary of State Hargett (TN Journal)
• Capitol Riot's Alleged 'Zip Tie Guy' Arrested in Nashville (Nashville Scene)
• The Weekly Links: The President's Attempted Coup, Caillou and Aliens (Nashville Scene)

Knox TN Today

• How many chiefs does KCSO need? (Knox TN Today)
• Dog parks grant heads to Knox commission (Knox TN Today)
• Jobs, jobs, jobs! (Knox TN Today)
• Teacher recognition program (Knox TN Today)
• Bark at the moon (Knox TN Today)
• Schools closed Monday for MLK Jr. Day (Knox TN Today)
• A life devoted to family, business (Knox TN Today)
• McKenzie is vice chair of Black Caucus (Knox TN Today)
• Triggered: Why was the mob mad at Mike? (Knox TN Today)
• Soul soothing (Knox TN Today)
• Nashville Bomb deposits Tyler Powell on his floor (Knox TN Today)
• Knox legislators get committee assignments (Knox TN Today)

Local TV News

• Tennessee Powerball jackpot at $640 million, drawing set for Saturday night (WATE)
• KPD: Cruiser involved in Saturday evening crash (WATE)
• UT students return to campus after winter break (WATE)
• Deputies show support for KCSO family members battling COVID-19 (WATE)
• Proceeds from author's book continues to help Sevier County community (WATE)
• KPD: 3 bars cited for violation of city ordinance curfew on Friday night (WATE)
• Red Stag Fulfillment to build 420-acre site in Sweetwater, bringing 3,500 jobs to Monroe Co. (WBIR)
• 14-year-old Knox County student with autism dragged by police officer, mom says (WBIR)
• UT researcher finds increased first-trimester exercise could reduce risk of gestational diabetes (WBIR)
• No slots available minutes after KCHD opened up 150 COVID-19 vaccine appointments (WBIR)
• Volunteers remove 9,208lbs. of trash from Tennessee River (WBIR)
• Demand grows to get Korean War medals into the hands of veterans of the "Forgotten War" (WBIR)

News Sentinel

• The extreme views expressed during the Capitol riot didn't materialize overnight. Not in Tennessee or the nation. (KNS News)
• Mother of 'zip tie guy' suspect arrested in Nashville (KNS News)
• The national anthem, the Capitol attack and the Lady Vols | Opinion (KNS Opinion)
• University of Tennessee, Knox County Schools and Knox County COVID-19 case counts (KNS News)
• Tips from the Tennessee fire marshal's office for avoiding winter house fires | Opinion (KNS Opinion)
• No, 2021 isn't off to a great start. But our resilience will lead us past darkness | Opinion (KNS Opinion)
• Knoxville Biz Ticker: Keep Knoxville Beautiful announces 2021 Orchid Awards nominees and honorees (KNS Business)
• Insurrection and impeachment do not have to be the death knell for civility | Plazas (KNS Opinion)
• Pandemic reminds us it's later than you think | Opinion (KNS Opinion)
• Former Sen. Corker: 'Never ever, ever allow someone like President Trump to serve again' (KNS News)
• Meet the Knox.biz 40 Under 40 class of 2020 (KNS Business)
• The lesson from U.S. Capitol riots? Free speech isn't a free pass for insurrection (KNS News)
• Tennessee unemployment claims top 1 million since start of pandemic; CARES Act extension begins (KNS News)
• Pineapple Consignment decor and furniture selling well on Instagram (KNS Business)

State News

• The extreme views expressed during the Capitol riot didn't materialize overnight. Not in Tennessee or the nation. (Tennessean)
• Martin Luther King Jr. march in Lebanon still a show of unity in turbulent social climate (Tennessean)
• Mother of 'zip tie guy' suspect arrested in Nashville (Tennessean)
• Chattanooga's Tech Town Director Chris Ramsey dies from COVID-19 - Chattanooga Times Free Press (Times Free Press)
• Financial 'experts' who could steer you wrong - Chattanooga Times Free Press (Times Free Press)
• Palindromes, April countdown highlight 2021 calendar - Chattanooga Times Free Press (Times Free Press)
• Buying homeowners insurance? Ask these 4 questions first - Chattanooga Times Free Press (Times Free Press)
• Edge District development: Gelato shop part of project; cocktail bar, tech company eyed (Commercial Appeal)
• Graceland begins 'virtual' tours: How to tour Elvis' home without leaving your own (Commercial Appeal)
• It's King Cake season! 10 places to find this Mardi Gras treat in Memphis (Commercial Appeal)
• Five ways to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Memphis (Commercial Appeal)
• Nashville bombing: Drone photos offer birds-eye view of blast's destruction (Tennessean)

Local .GOV

• Update: I-275 Business Park Access Improvements Project Making Major Progress (Knoxville)
• New Jackson Avenue West Ramp About to Open; East Ramp to Open by Mid-January (Knoxville)
• Neighborhoods Decorate for Holiday Trails (Knoxville)
• Facade Funding Recipient Likewise Coffee Open on Magnolia (Knoxville)
• Winter Fishing at Fountain City Lake Made Possible by Years of Restoration Work (Knoxville)
• Preserving History is Part of City's Role in Redevelopment, Reinvestment (Knoxville)

Wire Reports

• Biden outlines plan to reverse Trump policies on first day of presidency - Axios (US News)
• Top Tech Stocks for 2021 - Motley Fool (Business)
• GOP Sen. Ben Sasse warns "QAnon is destroying" the Republican Party "from within" - Yahoo News (US News)
• Numbers revealed for massive $640M Powerball jackpot - News 12 Connecticut (Business)
• Police and National Guard scramble to secure capitols - Los Angeles Times (US News)
• Capitol 'zip ties' suspect's mother arrested in Tennessee, charged with conspiracy - Fox News (US News)
• Harris to be sworn in by Justice Sotomayor at inauguration - Associated Press (US News)
• Hot pockets recalled for possible glass, plastic contamination | TheHill - The Hill (Business)
• Issues with Signal messaging app have resolved - Android Police (Business)
• Trump supporters rally in West Jordan - FOX 13 News Utah (US News)
• Vaccine Distribution Delay Prompts Temporary Suspension of New Appointments for First Doses at Maui Hospital - Maui Now (Business)
• Biden outlines plans for immediate executive actions - KOMO News (US News)
• Fiat Chrysler, PSA Group Merge to Create New Auto-Making Behemoth - The Wall Street Journal (Business)
• Joe Biden names scientific advisers and seeks to bring Eric Lander into cabinet - The Guardian (US News)
• $1 million Mega Millions ticket sold in Michigan - The Detroit News (Business)