Bus Driver Faces 41 Charges, Plan Rutherford Vote Splits Leaders & Robocall Crackdown Expands...
Former Rutherford County school bus driver Troy Hardin remains jailed ahead of a summer court appearance, facing a 41-count felony indictment involving alleged child sexual abuse dating back to 2023. Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joins a nationwide enforcement effort targeting telecom companies accused of allowing illegal robocalls to reach...
Ciel Senior Living portfolio grows by 8, with Ciel at Home on the horizon
Ciel Senior Living continues to expand its senior living community management portfolio as the company looks to launch a home care services platform later this year to support older adults beyond the residential senior living setting. The eight senior living communities newest to Ciel are owned by Denver-based real estate...
Tennessee’s Wayne County Bank boosts digital banking with Apiture
Wayne County Bank, a community-focused financial institution based in Tennessee, has selected Apiture's API-first digital banking platform to enhance its payment capabilities and expand business banking offerings. Established in 1914, Wayne County Bank operates across eight locations, providing a range of personal and business banking services, including loans, credit, and...
Why Tubing in East Tennessee Rivers Is Basically a Summer Requirement
There are certain things that just feel like summer. Warm air, longer days, the smell of sunscreen that somehow never fully washes off, and the constant search for ways to stay cool without sitting directly in front of a fan all day. In East Tennessee, one activity rises above the
State Senate passes $58 billion state budget
The Tennessee House and Senate passed the state’s $58.3 billion budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, fulfilling the General Assembly’s only constitutional duty. This year’s spending plan reflects a continued return to more typical economic growth following several years of record-high revenues. The budget reaffirms the General Assembly’s longstanding commitment to fiscal responsibility while making targeted investments to strengthen Tennessee’s economy, improve...
Lawrenceburg Man Dies in Boating Accident
A young Lawrenceburg man lost his life in a boating accident on Normandy Lake in Coffee County April 12. According to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, Ashton Matney, 21, had gone to the lake early that morning to scout for turkey by boat. He spoke with his fiancé around 7 a.m., indicating that he was returning to the boat ramp.
This Tennessee Country Store Is Famous For Homemade Bread And Hard-To-Find Amish Goods
Tucked along a quiet stretch of US-45 in Bethel Springs, Ada’s Country Store and Cafe is the kind of place where everything slows down in the best way possible. Freshly baked bread, hand-rolled butter, and shelves stocked with Amish goods you won’t find at your typical grocery store make this spot feel like a step back to a time when quality and...
10 Stunning Tennessee Spots For A Horseback Ride You’ll Never Forget
Tennessee’s rolling hills, misty mountains, and winding forest trails create some of the most beautiful horseback riding terrain in the South. Whether you’re saddling up for the first time or you’ve been riding since childhood, the state offers scenic routes that’ll stick with you long after you dismount.
16 people killed in work zone crashes, hundreds more injured
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is joining states nationwide to ask motorists to Work with Us – move over and slow down for highway workers. TDOT will spread that message statewide during National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 20-24) to improve safety in Tennessee’s...
When should you start planting a garden in TN? See last frost dates
For all the folks with green thumbs, it's time to plant your spring gardens! In Tennessee, April and May are a prime time to start cultivating flowers or a vegetable garden, particularly if you're using transplants rather than seed, according to a University of Tennessee planting calendar. This time of year is widely considered best for planting because the last frost of the year...

















