Ah, the blooming redbuds. Even if you don’t know the small tree by name, you’d know it by sight. First, it has the only heart-shaped leaves in Tennessee. Second, this time of year it is covered in small blooms, which are actually more pink than red.
Here’s a fun fact: Those blooms are totally edible, noted for their slightly tart, nutty flavor, as well as being rich in Vitamin C. Of course (and we hope we don’t have to say this) you should never eat any wild plant unless you really, really know your stuff.
Now onto today’s stories:
With help from Mother Nature, electric bills in the Tennessee Valley will again get a bit cheaper next month.
Tennessee’s rate of employment growth is already higher than the national average – and here come even more jobs.
Need an idea for dinner? Check out Ann Braly’s recipe for tuna casserole with a modern makeover.