Mix Mornings on MixTV.tv 05-20-26
Mix Mornings Hot Topics:
Greenway Bicycle Ban Sparks Upwind Debate: Host Steve Hartline continued his passionate push to ban bicycles from the local Greenway after nearly being hit twice. The commentary opened up a flood of intense social media feedback, featuring local citizens and Greenway Chairman Cameron Fisher sharing their own walking and riding perspectives.
A "Resurrection" on the Roads: Steve highlighted a particularly extreme listener comment from a local cyclist claiming that drivers "kill us when we ride in the roads," leading Steve to playfully congratulate the user on achieving a holy resurrection to write the post.
The Great Training Wheels Comeback: The friendly morning show banter hit a high note when a listener texted in to suggest that Steve is only mad at Greenway cyclists because his own bicycle still requires training wheels.
News Headlines:
Black Bear Sighted in South Bradley County: The Emergency Management Agency issued a public safety alert regarding a loose black bear spotted in the Wildwood area. Law enforcement and the TWRA are actively working to capture the animal.
Blythe Bauer Elementary on High Alert: Following the bear sighting, Principal Joe Parker requested that parents drive their children to school this morning rather than allowing them to walk or ride bicycles.
No Intervention in Caruthers Execution: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced he will not halt the scheduled May 21 execution of Memphis death row inmate Tony Carruthers, following a thorough review of the clemency request.
New Solicitor General Appointed: State Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti named Madeline Clark as Tennessee's new Solicitor General. Clark, who previously clerked for Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Amy Coney Barrett, will step into the role on June 8.
Community Prayers for Local Athlete: The Cleveland High School FCA hosted a joint morning prayer meeting for Colt, a high school wrestler undergoing open-heart surgery at Vanderbilt today.
Sports Headlines:
Cleveland Soccer Season Ends in State Quarterfinals: The Cleveland High School boys' soccer team saw their excellent season come to a close with a hard-fought 4-2 loss against Knoxville Bearden. Special congratulations go to Head Coach Myles Christian and senior Sloane Bolanos, who leaves for Lee University holding the school's all-time scoring record.
Super Bowl Bound for Nashville in 2030: The NFL officially announced that the Super Bowl will be hosted in Tennessee for the first time in history at the new Nissan Stadium in 2030.
Vol Network Shakeup: Former Vol and Pittsburgh Steeler Ramon Foster is leaving the Vol Network to join the Tennessee Titans Radio Network alongside Taylor Zarzaur.
Braves Beat the Marlins: Ronald Acuña Jr. made a spectacular return, scoring three times to power the Atlanta Braves past the Miami Marlins 8-4.
NASCAR Hall of Fame: Racing legends Kevin Harvick and Jeff Burton have officially been voted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Guest Interviews:
8:20 -
Marsha McKenzie, Cleveland City Council Representative for the 1st District, joined us today on-air to officially announce her campaign for re-election. She detailed upcoming development projects for District 1, planned city infrastructure improvements for traffic flow, and highlighted the collaborative efforts of the Homeless Action Committee to expand emergency shelter beds.
Watch the interview: https://www.youtube.com/live/gNgX7l_ga3A?si=z_AOBZaaAd3a0Zuu&t=5407
8:40 -
Director BJ Tapke & the Ocoee Middle School Ambassador Choir joined us today on Mix Mornings to perform two songs & discuss their final community joy tour of the school year. Also, the group has been selected as one of only 20 choirs nationwide to compete at the Next Generation Barbershop Chorus Competition in Virginia Beach in February!
Watch the interview: https://www.youtube.com/live/gNgX7l_ga3A?si=6Fqi1H88WVY3JOz7&t=6222
9:00 -
Bob Nipper dropped by the studio today to preview the upcoming annual Bradley County Memorial Day ceremony taking place on Monday, May 25, at 11 AM. Moving indoors this year to Waterville Baptist Church on Dalton Pike, this free community event will feature guest speaker Retired Lieutenant Colonel Ron Green, an ROTC color guard presentation, a rifle salute, and the playing of taps.
Watch the interview: https://www.youtube.com/live/gNgX7l_ga3A?si=THOVcf3LXqItIpgs&t=7552