Tullahoma BOMA Votes to Take Out Loan to Pay for Fuel Spill Clean Up
At its meeting on Monday, Feb. 9, the Tullahoma Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA) passed two resolutions regarding the payment of Ozone Environmental Service (OES) for cleaning up a fuel spill at the Tullahoma Regional Airport in October. Find reporting on the fuel spill here. Payment to OES had...
Fire investigators arrest man suspected of intentional blaze in Rutherford County
LASCASSAS, Tenn. (WSMV) - A man was arrested for allegedly starting a residential fire in Rutherford County on Sunday afternoon. The Rutherford County Fire Rescue responded to a fire in the 6300 block of Lofton Road on Sunday, just before 4 p.m. Firefighters extinguished the blaze, and the fire marshal...
Tennessee offers free carbon monoxide detectors after storm-linked deaths
TENNESSEE, USA — Residents across the state can now receive free carbon monoxide detectors for their homes as part of a new statewide safety initiative. The program, which previously provided smoke alarms at no cost, was expanded following Winter Storm Fern that struck the state at the end of January. The storm left...
The Meatloaf At This Old-Fashioned Tennessee Restaurant Is The Real Deal
There is something reassuring about a restaurant that refuses to chase trends. At Bishop’s in Franklin, comfort food still arrives the way it always has, generous, familiar, and made with care. The meatloaf, in particular, carries the kind of reputation that turns first-time visitors into regulars. Thick slices come...
This Small Tennessee Diner Packs Big Flavour Into Its Legendary Burgers
At first glance, it looks like the kind of place you might drive past without a second thought. Then you see the steady stream of regulars walking out with paper-wrapped burgers and satisfied smiles. Jiffy Burger has built a reputation in Tennessee by keeping things simple and doing them exceptionally...
Murfreesboro Firefighters Extinguish Late-Night Vehicle Blaze at Local Gas Station
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — Emergency crews were called to a busy local intersection Monday night following reports of a vehicle engulfed in flames at a gas station. Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) units arrived at the Thorntons station at the corner of Bridge Avenue and New Salem Highway, to find a large...
Tennessee weighs penny rounding rules as the copper coins start to vanish
What will life look like once the US penny disappears from circulation? Tennessee lawmakers are considering rounding guidelines for businesses to follow. Does the idea make sense to you?
Wipe the Swipe Grocery Store Movement Gains Momentum as Illinois Decision Ripples Into Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A recent federal court ruling in Illinois is drawing attention from retailers and lawmakers in Tennessee, where similar legislation aimed at limiting credit card swipe fees has been under consideration for several years. The Tennessee Grocers & Convenience Store Association (TGCSA) on Monday...
Tennessee Highway Patrol Under Fire for Charging Dozens of Sober Drivers With DUI, and...
gorodenkoff/iStockphoto This could happen to just about anyone. The post Tennessee Highway Patrol Under Fire for Charging Dozens of Sober Drivers With DUI, and Its a Nationwide Problem appeared first on MotorBiscuit .
41 DUI arrests made by single TN trooper were tossed out. 50%+ of drivers...
19 cases were dropped for reasons including Pearl being unable to recall details of the arrests.
