Mix Mornings on MixTV.tv 05-21-26
Mix Mornings Hot Topics:
E-Bike Concerns on the Greenway: Steve shares a personal encounter from his morning walk where a runner thanked him for speaking out about the growing problem of fast-moving e-bikes crowding local pedestrian paths.
Are Bears Actually Cute? The hosts debate whether neighborhood wildlife should be admired from afar after a staff member called the wandering Cleveland bear "cute," prompting Steve to remind everyone of the hidden dangers.
Bridget’s Cycling Club: Steve refuses to let the bicycle topic drop and laughs about how much his son Holden enjoyed Bridget’s announcement that she's starting a local cycling group.
News Headlines:
Cleveland Bear Update: The TWRA confirmed that the black bear spotted roaming near Wildwood Avenue safely left its tree near King Edward Avenue and 13th Street yesterday afternoon. Officials monitored the animal as it safely exited the area and remind residents that late spring is a common time for young bears to wander into neighborhoods looking for food and water. Tips for securing grills and trash can be found at bearwise.com.
Water Maintenance Scheduled: Cleveland Utilities announced that water meter replacement and maintenance work will begin next week in the Harrison Pike area. Customers may experience brief, temporary water outages during normal business hours, and crews will attempt to notify residents beforehand.
Immigration Controversy: The family of an 18-year-old Ooltewah High School graduate claims federal agents unfairly took him into ICE custody just four days after graduation. While his family disputes the arrest, an ICE spokesperson stated the teen was removed from an alternative detention program after missing four mandatory check-ins.
Traffic Delays: Local commuters faced a messy morning drive due to heavy rain and multiple accidents, highlighted by an overturned 18-wheeler on I-24 Westbound at the Ridgecut in Chattanooga that reduced traffic to a single lane.
Sports Headlines:
Jody Adams Returns to Bradley Central: In a massive local announcement, Bradley Central legend Jody Adams has been named the new head coach for the Bearettes basketball team. Adams, who won a 1991 national championship as starting point guard for Pat Summitt’s UT Lady Vols, brings over 30 years of college coaching experience back home to replace the legendary, retiring coach Jason Reuter.
Nashville to Host Super Bowl LXIV: Governor Bill Lee joined the NFL and the Tennessee Titans to celebrate the official announcement that Nashville will host the Super Bowl in 2030. The unanimous vote by NFL owners highlights the massive economic and tourism impact expected from the state's investment in the new Nissan Stadium.
Regional Sports Roundup: In Major League Baseball, the Atlanta Braves dominated the Miami Marlins 9-1 last night, with the series wrapping up tonight. In the NBA playoffs, the Thunder evened up their series against the Spurs, while the Cavs take on the Knicks tonight at Madison Square Garden. Meanwhile, the Tennessee Vols baseball team was eliminated from the SEC tournament by Arkansas and now awaits Monday's NCAA selection field announcement.
Guest Interviews:
8:00 AM -
Congressman John Rose joined the show to discuss his campaign for Tennessee Governor & the upcoming August 6 Republican Primary. He highlighted his executive vision for Tennessee, emphasizing a transition to classical education in public schools, fixing a massive $59 billion backlog in state road infrastructure, and reallocating economic funds to support local entrepreneurs over out-of-state corporation incentives.
Learn more: johnrose.com.
Watch the interview: https://www.youtube.com/live/GbCT9cxQg7k?si=mVpkWsMtLAyP0-po&t=3981
8:30 AM -
Keith Aviles & Sarah Ford with Crown Subaru stopped by the studio today to discuss their "Subaru Loves the Earth" initiative, highlighting the brand's national environmental efforts, such as zero-emissions manufacturing and clearing millions of pounds of trash from national parks. Locally, they announced a partnership with the Boy Scouts of America to help fund and construct new outdoor animal enclosures for Opie Acres, a Chattanooga-based wildlife rehabilitation center currently caring for over 150 baby possums, squirrels, and groundhogs.
Watch the interview: https://www.youtube.com/live/GbCT9cxQg7k?si=yjMB08UAVR9tIG5u&t=5177
7:45 AM -
Cindy Smith, Pharmacist and HRT Specialist at Medical Center Compounding Pharmacy, joined us on-air today to discuss their pharmacy's exciting new move to the Bradley County Schools PIE Center, located at 2315 Parker Street Northeast! Now focusing strictly on specialized compounding rather than durable medical equipment, Cindy highlighted her passion for women’s health, offering professional consultations and customized hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to help local women manage perimenopause, menopause, and high stress levels.
Learn more: Call (423) 476-5548
Watch the interview: https://www.youtube.com/live/GbCT9cxQg7k?si=6sVcVfHrCpJEcaML&t=6462