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The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s (TWRA) popular Tennessee Angler Recognition Program (TARP) has reached the 10,000 entry milestone, from anglers who have recorded trophy-sized catches in Volunteer State waters. The historic catch was a sauger, measuring 21 ½ inches caught by Beverly Miller of Pulaski on the Cumberland River...

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Mayor Shane McFarland officially recognized Murfreesboro Police Officer Ramona Thomas with a STARS award on Thursday, April 23, 2026, for her empathy and compassion in helping a stranded citizen. The City hired Officer Thomas as a Murfreesboro Police Officer on Sept. 23, 2002, and she served...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — After another dry week across Tennessee, it is no surprise that the latest drought monitor shows widespread severe and extreme drought. News 2 spoke with Assistant State Climatologist William Tollefson to learn more about the drought monitor and when we might see some drought improvements. Tollefson said the drought monitor is updated every Thursday by folks at the University of Nebraska...

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WZTV) — Growing Nashville is FOX 17 News’ ongoing look at the challenges and opportunities that come with rapid growth across Middle Tennessee. And this morning— what’s happening in one Smyrna neighborhood could be a warning for others. As the region continues to grow,...

Tennessee might be landlocked, but it’s anything but short on waterfront views. Between the Tennessee River winding through the state and dozens of major lakes carved out by the TVA, you’ve got more shoreline than you’d think—and plenty of restaurants that know how to use it.

COOTER, Mo. – A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck near Cooter in southeastern Missouri on Thursday afternoon, sending tremors across multiple states in the region. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the quake occurred at approximately 12:59 p.m. CDT in the Missouri Bootheel area, a region known for occasional seismic activity.

Tennessee has made headlines in recent years for eliminating its state tax on certain types of investment income, and that sounds like a big win at first glance. The reality, however, carries a twist that often catches investors off guard. While the state stepped back from taxing dividends and interest, the federal government never followed […] The post Tennessee Residents Still Pay Federal Taxes on...

Most Rutherford County Library officials agreed this week to eliminate freedom to read policies on national "Right to Read Day." Library System Board member Angela Frederick said a majority vote she opposed was bringing an end to the American Library Association (ALA) policies she supports on "Right to Read Day," which is part of "National Library Week." The eight board members in the majority...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Our current drought will take a few hits soon, as multiple rounds of rain are expected to hit the Midstate. FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY - FRIDAY NIGHT AND EARLY SATURDAY. Some changes to our severe threat for the end of the week. The risk of severe...

An infant was surrendered into a baby box recently installed in Nolensville.