Northern-Western Tennessee Could See Above-Normal Snow in February 2026
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Nashville, Tennessee – New long-range federal climate guidance suggests February 2026 could bring above-normal snowfall across northern and western Tennessee, increasing the potential for winter weather...
Smyrna limits residents to four yard sales per year with new ordinance
SMYRNA, Tenn. (WSMV) - Smyrna’s Town Council passed a new ordinance Tuesday night limiting residents to four yard sales per household each year, a measure that is drawing criticism from some community members. The ordinance restricts yard sales to no more than three consecutive days or two consecutive weekends....
New map shows Tennessee’s polluted waterways
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation has mapped polluted waterways across the state. Tennessee boasts about 60,000 miles of streams and rivers, along with 29 reservoir lakes. The state agency has been monitoring their water quality for decades and periodically releases new data. This year, about...
The Tennessee Moonshiner the Law Couldn’t Hold: The Story of Hut Amerine
Born in Blount County, Hut Amerine grew into one of East Tennessee’s most notorious moonshiners. After the Civil War, federal whiskey taxes ignited a bitter conflict between mountain distillers and revenue agents. Accused in the fatal shooting of a federal officer, Amerine became the target of an intense manhunt,...
Don’t Say We Didn’t Warn You: New Rules Governing Yard Sales
Some Smyrna residents are upset about restrictions on their yard sales. Turns out Nashville rules are tight too. Tracy Kornet lays it all out.
Ford’s Garage Announces Expansion Into Tennessee
Ford's Garage is an officially licensed restaurant chain that has recently exploded. The restaurant, which serves burgers, craft beers, and American comfort food, features a Blue Oval theme and tons of Ford memorability. With locations already open in New York, Virginia, and Florida, the chain is now set to expand...
Officials enlist new tactics in battle against ginormous hogs taking over US region: ‘A...
"This is a team effort." Officials enlist new tactics in battle against ginormous hogs taking over US region: 'A challenge for all of us' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Eastern-Central Tennessee Weather Alert: Heavy Snow Chance Jan 24–30 in Knoxville, Nashville, and Cookeville
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Knoxville, Tennessee – Residents across eastern and central Tennessee could see renewed winter travel concerns as a late-January pattern increases the likelihood of accumulating snow from the Appalachian...
Spring Hill woman dies as Tennessee investigates histoplasmosis cluster
SPRING HILL, Tenn. (WZTV) — A Spring Hill woman’s family and best friend are speaking out after they say she died during a histoplasmosis cluster in Middle Tennessee, which is raising concerns about delayed testing and treatment. The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) has confirmed to FOX 17...
Another Multi-Vehicle Crash Adds to Troubling Trend on I‑24 near Rutherford-Davidson County Line
La VERGNE, TN (WGNS News) - For the second time in as many weeks, a multi‑vehicle crash has hit the same one‑mile stretch of I‑24 near the Rutherford‑Davidson County line—a corridor that has quietly become one of the most dangerous in Middle Tennessee. Friday (1/16/2026) night's wreck was reported shortly after...
