Murfreesboro TN

Murfreesboro, Tenn) – Due to ongoing ice storm conditions across the service area, Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) is closely monitoring the system and responding to outages as they occur. If outages occur, members are encouraged to visit the outage map at mte.com/Outages or access the outage map through the...

Looking for affordable towns in Tennessee where retirees can stretch their dollars further?. These 8 charming communities offer budget-friendly living and small-town appeal that won’t break the bank!. 1. Jellico. Nestled in the beautiful Cumberland Mountains near the Kentucky border, Jellico offers retirees a...

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Cold temperatures and fuel prices are colliding with another issue at the pump across Middle Tennessee: staffing shortages. During a review of local gas stations over the weekend and into Monday morning, a noticeable pattern emerged—several stations were unable to open during early hours due...

WEST TENNESSEE – The West Tennessee Public Utility District is reminding customers to take precautions and care of their gas meter set during this winter weather. The District said customers need to remember that all three stages of water (solid, liquid, and gas) will be scattered throughout the state of Tennessee...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Highway Patrol has provided extensive assistance to motorists across the state since the start of the winter storm, as ice, downed trees, and hazardous road conditions continue to impact travel. Since 3 a.m. Central Time on Jan. 24, troopers have responded to a high...

Truck Driver’s Heroic Action Averts Disaster on Tennessee Highway. A remarkable act of courage by a truck driver averted a potential catastrophe on Interstate 840 in Rutherford County, Tennessee. Matt Munson / NewsChannel 5. Trucker Matt Munson was navigating the busy interstate when he observed another...

CHAPEL HILL, TN - Normally, Captain Tyler Benefield is the one responding when disaster strikes... Serving as a captain at Plainview Fire Station #55, one of the newest stations providing aid to Southeast Rutherford County, Benefield oversees crews that respond to a wide range of emergencies—from serious auto...

A dangerous winter ice storm is gripping parts of Middle Tennessee, leaving neighborhoods in Donelson without power, blocking roads with fallen trees, and forcing families to hunker down as conditions continue to deteriorate. COPYRIGHT 2025 BY KOAM NEWS NOW. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED,...

While the snowmagedon forecasts from late last week didn't materialize after dry air "ate" much of the expected snow on Friday evening , parts of Tennessee received substantial snow. Separately, freezing rain and ice contributed to more than 300,000 power outages in Tennessee . The most significant damage was...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Health reported three confirmed weather-related fatalities Sunday night. All the victims were in West Tennessee counties: one in Crockett, one in Haywood, and one in Obion. According to the Haywood County Sheriff’s office, the victim who died in Haywood was a 66-year-old...