TBI Special Agents Investigating Coffee County Officer-Involved Shooting
At the request of 14th Judicial District Attorney General Craig Northcott, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Monday evening in Beechgrove. Preliminary information indicates that around 5:30 p.m., investigators with the Coffee County Sheriff’s...
Candidates for Rutherford County sheriff support cooperation with federal immigration enforcement
This summer, Rutherford County voters will choose who will serve as the next sheriff of Rutherford County. The winner would succeed Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh, who is set to retire this year.
‘No way to predict’: The 1990 TN Super Fog disaster
The 1990 Interstate 75 fog disaster occurred on the morning of Dec. 11, 1990, on a section of Interstate 75 near Calhoun, Tennessee.
Schools in Tennessee could close multiple days this week
TENNESSEE — Severe weather expected across parts of the Mid-South and Ohio Valley this week could disrupt school schedules in portions of Tennessee, especially if storms lead to power outages, flooding, or blocked roadways. According to the NOAA Storm Prediction Center, a large storm system moving from the Plains...
Two Middle Tennesseans Move Forward on American Idol
On Monday night, American Idol hosted its “Ohana round,” in which the contestants were cut from 30 to 20. For last night’s show, a new voting system was utilized. Three groups—the contestants themselves, family/friends (known as the Ohana group), and industry experts (which included local Grand Ole Opry host Kelly...
Allie Phillips announces campaign for Tennessee House of Representatives, District 75
Allie Phillips, a working mom of two, a union member and a community advocate, has announced her campaign for Tennessee House District 75, running on a platform focused on affordability, strong public schools and practical solutions to the issues facing Montgomery County families. Phillips’ campaign prioritizes...
Tennessee study finds 28% of roadside trash is tossed on purpose, sparking city action
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — According to a study from the Tennessee Department of Transportation, there are around 100-million pieces of litter on Tennessee roadways. 28 percent of that is classified as intentional litter, meaning it was purposely thrown out of vehicle windows. Now, a Chattanooga leader is proposing a way...
Man accused of intentionally crashing into vehicle arrested behind La Vergne Police Dept.
LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A man is facing a number of charges after allegedly being involved in a hit-and-run crash before driving to the La Vergne Police Department and parking in a restricted area early Sunday morning. According to LVPD, at approximately 1:51 a.m. on Sunday, March 8,...
This Tennessee Spot Serves a Dreamy Purple Cheesecake You Won’t Find Anywhere Else
Tucked away in Smyrna, Tennessee, Black Box Ice Cream has become famous for something extraordinary: a vibrant purple ube cheesecake that’s turning heads across social media. This family-owned ice cream shop combines creative flavors with homemade quality, offering desserts you simply won’t discover anywhere else....
Rutherford County Growth Continues as Thousands of New Residents Move In
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Rutherford County continues to rank among the fastest-growing counties in Tennessee, with new population estimates showing thousands of new residents relocating to the area over the past year. Local planners and economic development officials say the growth trend has remained steady for more...

















