Tennessee Earns “F” on Tobacco Control
Tennessee got an F on controlling tobacco use last year, according to the latest annual report from the American Lung Association (ALA). Tobacco use claims the lives of more than about 11,380 Tennesseans each year, the group said. Nearly 17 percent of adults in Tennessee use at least one tobacco or nicotine product...
Tennessee National Guard aids winter storm recovery in six counties
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. — Winter storm recovery efforts are ongoing across parts of Tennessee, where National Guard members are helping communities clean up and check on residents. The Tennessee National Guard says that about 170 Tennessee National Guard soldiers and airmen are assisting in Davidson, Chester, Hardin,...
California Gov. Gavin Newsom offers emergency help to Tennessee
As questions remain about National Guard storm recovery help in Nashville, California Gov. Gavin Newsom is offering a team. Recovery efforts in the wake of Winter Storm Fern remain slow. Thousands remain without power, tree debris litters the city, with some leaning on vital power lines. State lawmakers called on...
The Tennessee Democratic Party unveils a new brand, signaling a new era for working...
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Democratic Party today announced a comprehensive rebrand, marking what party leaders describe as a new era and a renewed commitment to organizing with and for working families across the state. The rebrand introduces a bold visual identity, updated logos, and a redesigned website, paired...
When is the next full moon? February features full moon, planet parade
A week full of snow and ice will give way to February's conveniently named Snow Moon . This will be the second of 13 full moons this year, but visibility may be an issue for some Tennessee residents. There aren't many astronomical events happening in February this year, but NASA reports there will be a planetary...
Rutherford County in Need of a New Adult Detention Center as Inmate Population grows
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — The Rutherford County Adult Detention Center has undergone significant changes over the years, evolving alongside a county that continues to grow at a rapid pace. Once considered adequate for local needs, the jail now faces mounting pressure from a steadily increasing inmate population,...
Power line fire damages home in Rutherford County
SMYRNA, Tenn. (WSMV) - A house caught fire after a sparking power line fell on the ground on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office. Crews were called to Seminary Road just before 1 p.m. A home had caught fire there after flames from the downed power line spread to a nearby home.
Death toll climbs to more than a dozen from historic TN storm
Tracy Kornet shares the latest numbers from TEMA on weather-related fatalities, as TN prepares for another arctic blast this weekend.
Gov. Lee visits Bush’s Beans Visitor Center
CHESTNUT HILL — Gov. Bill Lee and First Lady of Tennessee Maria Lee made a stop at Bush’s Beans Visitor Center in Chestnut Hill on Friday afternoon. Lee’s director of communications, Elizabeth Johnson, explained that in honor of the 250th birthday of the United States, or the sesquicentennial, the governor is touring...
14 Tennessee All-You-Can-Eat Buffets People Will Happily Drive For
Road-trip hunger hits different in Tennessee, where plates are big, flavors are bold, and seconds are basically mandatory. You bring the stretchy pants, I’ll bring the shortlist of buffets that truly earn the miles. Syrup-drenched breakfasts, sushi runs, and seafood feasts come together at these spots, delivering...

















