Wilson County Animal Control wants help identifying suspects in ‘heartbreaking video’ of abandoned dog
Wilson County Animal Control is looking for any information about people accused of abandoning a dog off Quarry Road on Dec. 26.
Tennessee AG Kicks 38 Sweepstakes Casinos Out Of State
Continues to crack down on unlicensed sports betting and sweepstakes casinos operating in the state. The Office of Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced Monday that it sent cease-and-desist letters to 38 online sweepstakes platforms it says are operating illegally in Tennessee. All of the targeted...
A county’s move to protect domestic violence victims is spreading across Tennessee
This story was originally published by ProPublica. Judges across Tennessee are now demanding greater accountability from people who have been ordered to give up their guns, a shift aimed at strengthening protections for domestic violence victims. The change is being adopted county by county, after state lawmakers...
Rutherford County Property Assessor Calls for “Golden Homeowners Plan” to Keep Local Seniors in...
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County Assessor of Property Rob Mitchell recently talked to WGNS about a new idea that could benefit retired senior citizens in a major way, an idea that was further fueled by comments from the Speaker of the House... In describing his thoughts on the idea,...
New Tennessee Laws in 2026: Key Changes for Northeast Residents
As Northeast Tennesseans ring in the New Year tonight, several new state laws quietly take effect at midnight — changes that could affect drivers, families, business owners and consumers as early as Thursday morning.
TN Laws that Take Effect January 1, 2026
The Tennessee General Assembly unanimously passed Savanna’s Law, creating a public registry for individuals convicted of second or subsequent domestic violence offenses. Sponsored by State Rep. Sabi “Doc” Kumar, R-Springfield, the law directs the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) to maintain a registry, which...
Starting New Year’s Day, Tennessee will issue IDs and driver licenses specifically for documented...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Among the new laws coming to Tennessee on January 1 is one that mandates lawful permanent residents receive a different form of ID or driver’s license than those who are U.S. citizens. The new Tennessee legislation says that lawful permanent residents who renew or reinstate...
New Year’s Eve Turned Dangerous on I‑24 Near County Line
NASHVILLE, TN (WGNS news) - I‑24 between the Davidson–Rutherford County line and I‑840 has become one of the region’s most troubling stretches of roadway, and the final hours of 2025 only underscored that reality. Less than two hours before the New Year arrived, the interstate’s now‑familiar cloud of danger settled...
New Cannabis and Hemp Laws Take Effect Today Across Multiple States
The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Several marijuana and hemp-related laws officially took effect today, January 1, 2026. While some of the changes are minor, the measures reflect an ongoing shift toward tighter oversight of both state marijuana programs and the rapidly evolving hemp-derived...
Taylor Swift Gives Back To Monroe Carell Children’s Hospital, AYA Cancer Program
Taylor Swift has made a recent gift to Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt to support the hospital’s greatest needs as well as an additional gift to the Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Program. Taylor’s gifts will give leadership at Tennessee’s largest pediatric hospital the flexibility...

















