Tennessee Law Update: New Tennessee laws took effect July 1, touching emergency care for pregnant patients, drink-spiking testing requirements, and new rules tied to immigration enforcement partnerships with ICE. Public Safety Enforcement: “Operation Southern Slow Down” ramps up speed and distracted-driving enforcement across Tennessee and neighboring states through July 19. Higher Education & Sports: ACC commissioner Jim Phillips warns college sports lack “restraint,” pointing to tampering and runaway spending as Congress debates the Protect College Sports Act. Data Centers & Power Costs: EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin blasted a statewide data center moratorium as a “cop out,” while new analysis projects data-center electricity demand could drive billions in higher wholesale power costs across PJM states including Tennessee. Religious Liberty Rankings: Arkansas tops a First Liberty Institute religious liberty index; Tennessee ranks second, with the report citing state legal protections. Local Accountability: A Memphis-Shelby County Schools forensic audit spotlights potential fraud, waste, and abuse, with procurement and contracting flagged as a major area of concern. Metro Police Misconduct: A former Metro Nashville officer is accused of filming sexual activity at a middle school while students were inside.