The Exotic Animals You Can Legally Own in Tennessee—And the Ones You Can’t
Tennessee’s exotic pet laws can be confusing for anyone considering owning an animal more unusual than a Chihuahua or a parakeet. The state divides wildlife into legal, permit-only, and prohibited categories, and the rules change depending on the species and its potential risk. Understanding these distinctions...
Tennessee ranks 5th in nation for frozen pipes
As winter weather takes hold across the Volunteer state, State Farm has identified Tennessee as a costly state for frozen pipe claims. State Farm ranks Tennessee as 5th in the nation for frozen pipes and water damage totaling $31 million based on data from 2024 through June 2025. This cost is connected to 1,100...
Tennessee histoplasmosis outbreak grows, claims one life
Tennessee histoplasmosis outbreak reaches 35+ cases with one death. Family says earlier testing could have saved Alyssia Brown's life.
TN’s no-debt system can’t cover $58B in unfunded road projects, TDOT says
Tennessee now has about $58 billion in road construction projects waiting to be funded, and no longterm strategy to fund them, state transportation officials say. Tennessee is one of the few states that uses a pay-as-you-go system for funding road projects, taking on no debt. But Transportation Commissioner Will Reid...
Major Winter Storm Update: Rutherford County in the “Battle Zone” as Ice Threat Increases
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (Rutherford Weather) – Forecast confidence is nearly absolute for a major winter storm moving through Middle Tennessee this weekend. Rutherford Weather’s Bryan Barrett and National Weather Service (NWS) Nashville Meteorologist Alex Sizemore warned that a major winter storm is a "slam dunk" for the...
Do You Pay Property Taxes in Tennessee? What You Need to Know in 2026
State lawmakers are moving to ban state property taxes, but can they stop the local rate spike? Here's how 2026 could lower your Tennessee property tax bill.
U.S. Attorney Dunavant files Amicus Brief in support of State of Tennessee appeal in...
Memphis, TN – U.S. Attorney D. Michael Dunavant is pleased to announce that on January 16, 2026, he joined a legal action with Assistant Attorney General Brett A. Shumate of the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Division to file a brief on behalf of the United States as Amicus Curiae in support of the State of...
Gov. Lee issues state of emergency in Tennessee for incoming winter storm
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee declared a state of emergency in all 95 counties in Tennessee, ahead of the incoming Winter Storm Fern, which is expected to hit a wide swath of the country starting Friday. State officials encourage residents to take proper precautions and prepare for the chance of snow,...
Tennessee ranks in top 10 for states with most stolen cars, study finds
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A new study has determined that Tennessee is among the states with the most car thefts nationwide. The Compare the Market report found that Tennessee ranked No. 10 when ranking the states with the most stolen cars. The most commonly stolen model in the Volunteer State was the Chevrolet pickup.
How to conserve heat in your home if a winter storm knocks out power
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The snow and sleet forecast to hit Middle Tennessee this weekend could knock out power, which means central heat would also likely stop working as extremely cold temperatures continue outside. If that happens, your instinct might be to immediately start using other heat sources to keep...
