Daytime Incidents Prompt Increased Patrols Near Sam Ridley Parkway Kroger
SMYRNA, Tenn. — The Smyrna Police Department is alerting residents to a series of suspicious encounters reported near the Kroger store on Sam Ridley Parkway, with incidents occurring during daytime hours. According to police, multiple complaints have been received involving a man approaching women who are seated...
This Classic Tennessee Drive-In May Look Old-School, But Its Cheeseburgers Are the Real Star
Tucked away on South Sycamore Street in Elizabethton, there’s a tiny drive-in that looks like it never left the 1970s—and honestly, that’s exactly what makes it special. Sycamore Drive-In serves up fresh-cooked burgers, crispy fries, and creamy milkshakes with the kind of care and personality you just don’t find at...
This Tennessee Farm Market Is a Family-Owned Amish Mennonite Gem With Incredible Deli Sandwiches
Just off Highway 13 in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee, Overholt’s Farm Market feels like the kind of place you’ll be glad you found, even if it wasn’t part of the plan. This family-run Amish Mennonite market has built a loyal following thanks to its stacked deli sandwiches, homemade goods, and the kind of warm...
Little Diggers of Franklin Coming Soon
Do you have a little digger on your hands? Well, there’s something brand new coming to Franklin just for them. Get ready for Little Diggers of Franklin, an indoor sandbox play experience designed for children ages 0–7. Little ones can explore, imagine and dig into endless fun in a safe and creative environment.
Tennessee’s strangest lake was born in an earthquake and now ancient cypress trees grow...
Samburg, Tennessee, sits in the far northwest corner of the state, right on the eastern shore of Reelfoot Lake. About 200 people live here on just 445 acres. It is the only town directly on the lake, and the lake itself is the only large naturally formed body of water in the whole state. Reelfoot stretches across...
The Best Deep Dish Pizza In Tennessee Is Hiding Inside This Casual Restaurant
The first thing people notice is the aroma of dough and bubbling cheese drifting through the room. Then the pizza arrives, thick, towering, and impossible to ignore. In Tennessee, deep dish pizza isn’t the first food that comes to mind, yet this laid-back restaurant proves it deserves serious attention. The crust...
Tennessee Rent Increase Laws 2026: What Tenants Should Know
Tennessee has no rent control laws in 2026, giving landlords flexibility to raise rent without caps on amount or frequency. Landlords must provide written notice before increases: 30 days for month-to-month leases and 60 days for fixed-term leases ending soon. Under the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act...
One person dead following motorcycle crash in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — A 30-year-old motorcyclist died following a crash Friday night on Briley Parkway, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department. Police said Nicholas Anderson, of Mt. Juliet, was traveling north on Briley Parkway in West Nashville around 11 p.m. when he lost control of his motorcycle while navigating...
“Be Ready to Welcome Home our Hummingbirds’ to East Tennessee
After flying thousands of miles, the hummingbirds are almost home . The tiny avian wonders have already been reported along the Gulf Coast and halfway into Alabama and Georgia. There are more than 330 hummingbird species in the Americas, but the ruby‑throated is the only species to nest in East Tennessee after a long...
Tourist suffers cardiac arrest at remote site in Smoky Mountains, rescuers say
In a worst-cast hiking scenario, a visitor at Great Smoky Mountains National went into cardiac arrest in a remote area near the Appalachian Trail , according to rescuers. It happened Wednesday, April 1, along the North Carolina-Tennessee state line, and a military helicopter was required for rescue, officials say....

















