How have Tennesseans shown up in Star Trek?
One of sci-fi entertainment’s most venerable properties turns 60 today, and it’s gotten here with the help of a handful of Tennessee actors. Plus, the local news for September 8, 2026, and musician Michael Passons reclaims an old hit for a new era of his life and career.
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