THP steps up enforcement ahead of another record-travel Thanksgiving weekend
Another Thanksgiving holiday, another record projection for travel.
Daycare assistance freeze pushes Tennessee families to breaking point
PARIS, Tenn. (WSMV) - Millions of dollars to help Tennessee families pay for childcare are frozen right now, leaving people scrambling and daycare owners concerned they could go out of business. Only 35 full-time children are playing at Kilpatrick’s Childcare right now, which is less than half their 85-student...
TVA survey on Cumberland River shows Tennessee’s ancient sturgeon making a comeback
Researchers on the Cumberland River say they are seeing signs of a quiet comeback from one of Tennessee’s oldest residents. TVA and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency teamed up near Gallatin last week for a hands-on survey of lake sturgeon. Crews set out a trotline on Wednesday, then pulled in twenty of the...
Local $13,000 Scam Attempt Mirrors Growing Tennessee Fraud Cases and FBI Continues to See...
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN — A frightening scam nearly cost a Rutherford County man $13,000, after two criminals posing as sheriff’s supervisors convinced him he was about to be arrested for allegedly missing federal jury duty. The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office reported the man told them, “I was terrified.” The...
Community Rally: Tennessee Coalition Organizes Dynamic Day of Action in Support of Aftyn Behn’s...
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on ALL IN FOR AFTYN: Tennessee Coalition to Host High-Energy Community Day of Action to Support Aftyn Behn for Congress – Saturday, November 22.
Gilliland Historical Resource Center vandalized
Police said there is thousands of dollars worth of damage at the historical site, and they're still searching for whoever is responsible.
Murfreesboro police working to identify two people wanted for questioning in Halloween Kroger theft
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Murfreesboro Police Department is working to identify a man and a woman wanted for questioning in regards to a theft a Kroger on Halloween. Police said the woman distracted a shopper while the man stole the victim’s wallet from her purse at the Kroger on Old Fort Parkway.
Rutherford County data shows dip in people experiencing homelessness; nonprofit warns of more homeless...
The PIT was 367 last year and dropped slightly to 349 people in 2025.
Off-duty guardsmen provide life-saving aid after collision
National Guardsmen from the 269th Military Police Company pulled over and stepped in when they witnessed a collision in Interstate 40 near Memphis. The off-duty soldiers with the 269th based in Murfreesboro were driving westbound on I-40 when they witnessed two vehicles collide. Theu immediately pulled to secure the...
Rutherford County Commissioners concerned over safety, security at public meetings
Some Rutherford County Commissioners voiced concerns over safety and security at public meetings during Monday night’s Public Safety Committee meeting.
