College Sports Policy: Tennessee chancellor Donde Plowman backs the SEC’s push for clearer national rules in the Protect College Sports Act, warning that today’s patchwork of state laws and lawsuits is destabilizing college athletics. Local Justice & Safety Tech: Portland police say license plate reader alerts helped nab a man wanted on warrants tied to sexual exploitation of a minor by electronic means, with the suspect moved to face charges. Outdoor & Community Life: Head of the Crow State Park on the South Cumberland Plateau just gained about 550 acres through a conservation partnership, protecting rare habitat and expanding public outdoor access. Music & Culture: Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” keeps climbing, tying a Billboard Hot 100 record with 14 weeks at No. 1. Sports (Nashville): Alex Palou won the Music City Grand Prix at Nashville Superspeedway, while Team Penske’s David Malukas rebounded from a practice crash to finish third. Health Watch: Health officials urge clinicians to test for cyclosporiasis (Cyclospora) as traced cases rise, including a major multi-state cluster. Arts & Heritage: The Ashe County Bluegrass and Old Time Fiddlers Convention returns with square dances and a Friday kickoff concert featuring The Blue Ridge Opry. Business & Growth: Chattanooga’s MBI Companies welcomed NELSON Worldwide into the United Design Partners family, expanding design and engineering capacity. Entertainment (Tennessee): Lucy Hale shared that her father died suddenly at 68, posting a tribute to his Tennessee roots and farming life.