BUSH, Circuit Judge. Defendant-Appellant Cody Ballinger pleaded guilty to a single count of being a felon in possession of a firearm in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1). The district court sentenced Ballinger to 180 months’ imprisonment based on an enhancement under the mandatory minimum of the Armed Career Criminal Act (ACCA). Ballinger now appeals his sentence. We AFFIRM.

Defendant, Brian Lee Fisk, appeals his Dyer County Circuit Court jury conviction of the sale of .5 grams or more of cocaine within a Drug-Free Zone, see Tenn. Code Ann. § 39- 17-432 (2014), challenging the sufficiency of the convicting evidence and the sentencing decision of the trial court. Because the evidence was sufficient to support his conviction and because the trial court did not commit plain error by sentencing Defendant under the terms of the Drug-Free Zone Act in effect at the time of the offense, we affirm the judgment of the trial court.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order today that approves a deal to keep TikTok available in the United States after months of uncertainty about the future of the social media platform. Under the deal, TikTok will be spun off into a separate U.S. entity to comply with a 2024 law requiring the app’s China-based parent company ByteDance to divest or face a U.S. ban. The deal comes nine months after the law was originally set to go into effect and after several delays of the ban by the president. Administration officials revealed last week that the U.S. had a framework for a deal following trade talks with China. The Hill has more on the latest development.

The Tennessee Supreme Court announced that it would hear appeals in two cases affecting Nashville government. First, the court will consider the size of the Metro Nashville Council. The Tennessee Court of Appeals in June reversed a lower court ruling that a law cutting the size of the council in half was unconstitutional. Second, the court will consider who controls the Nashville airport. In April, the Court of Appeals ruled unanimously that the legislature’s attempt to take over the airport authority was unconstitutional. The Nashville Business Journal has more on both the council size and airport board stories.

Phishing scams are a common challenge faced by many organizations, and the Tennessee Bar Association (TBA) is providing members with resources to stay aware and protected. The TBA is continuously monitoring for fraudulent emails, also known as phishing attempts, in which malefactors have impersonated TBA officers and staff members through deceptive messages designed to steal personal information and financial data or to gain unauthorized access to professional accounts. We recently have added a “phishing scams” webpage to the TBA website to provide helpful tips on how to identify and address suspicious emails.

Tennessee state Rep. Jerome Moon, R-Maryville, has announced his intention to run for mayor of Blount County, according to The Daily Times. Moon is a former publisher of the paper and Blount County commissioner. He has served as state representative for the last eight years. “I am honored to be running for county mayor to serve the place I have always called home,” Moon said. “My entire career has focused on helping folks in need. ...” Current Mayor Ed Mitchell announced his intent to not seek a fifth term. Moon joins two others who have filed paperwork to run.

The next free advice clinic for Black-owned small businesses and nonprofits is set for Sept. 18 in Nashville. The clinic, sponsored by the Arts & Business Council's Volunteer Lawyers & Professionals for the Arts and Bradley, provides assistance with business formation and corporate governance, review of contracts, and guidance in navigating local ordinances and state regulations. Prospective clients should register by Oct. 13. Attorneys should email vlpa@abcnashville.org to volunteer.

Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law (LMU Law) is hosting an AI event on Oct. 7. “Hype or Helpful: AI and The New Dangers and Opportunities It Can Create” will explore AI’s impact across the IT, legal and compliance fields. The morning session will focus on IT compliance and security issues, while the afternoon session will focus on the practical and ethical issues of using AI in the practice of law. Lunch will be provided. Those interested should register online for the sessions they plan to attend. A suggested contribution of $10 will benefit the law school’s Public Interest Fellowship. For questions, contact Associate Director of the Law Library and Assistant Professor of Law Bianca White at bianca.white@lmunet.edu.

Nashville lawyer David L. Steed died Sept. 22 at the age of 69. A Vanderbilt University Law School graduate, Steed worked at the Nashville law firm of Cornelius & Collins for 41 years, first as an associate, then as a partner and finally as of counsel. Steed focused his practice on representing physicians and physician groups in matters ranging from health care liability defense, credentialing issues and third-party payor recovery matters. He also worked extensively with the Tennessee Medical Association. In a statement about Steed’s passing, the firm said, “Throughout his career, David exemplified the highest standards of the legal profession and played an important part in shaping the firm’s culture and success.” Read the full statement. Arrangements are being handled by Marshall-Donnelly-Combs Funeral Home.

Tennessee is among the top 10 states in the country with the highest incarceration rates for women, a new report from the non-profit Prison Policy Institute finds. The study also found that nearly half of U.S. states, including Tennessee, incarcerate women at rates at least four times the rates of the nation’s closest international allies. And if the state were its own country, its incarceration rate for women would be higher than any other country in the world, except El Salvador. Read more from the institute.