Memphis Governance: The City Council voted to urge ICE and the Tennessee National Guard to leave, citing concerns about enforcement operations and deaths linked to the task force. Separately, the council approved a 135-day pause on new data-center permits while it develops regulations. Election Watch: More than 45,700 Knox County residents had voted early by the halfway point, well ahead of the county’s pace in the 2022 midterms. Death Penalty: New details from Christa Pike’s lawyer describe execution staff struggling to establish an IV line and questioning whether her vein had failed before the lethal drug was administered. Pike is now walking and speaking in full sentences, according to her attorneys. Jobs and Economy: September unemployment fell in all 95 counties; the statewide rate held at 3.4%. Meanwhile, PepsiCo is closing its Tennessee bottling plant, and Nashville’s General Jackson showboat closure is expected to affect 114 workers. Tennessee Outdoors: The state’s 70th park, Angel’s Hollow, will open at McDonald Farm in Hamilton County, with dedication set for Nov. 6. Sports: Ty Jerome scored a career-best 45 points as Memphis opened its NBA season with a 123-103 win over Utah. Music: Country Music Hall of Famer John Anderson, known for “Swingin’” and “Seminole Wind,” has died at 71.