Resources Available for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Community to Prepare for Severe Weather
Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing can access various resources to stay prepared for severe weather, according to officials. These options aim to ensure everyone receives timely alerts and information. A video explaining some of these resources is available at youtu.be/XcXwNN0yZJk, and includes American Sign...
Tenn. Lottery to launch ‘Millionaire For Life’ game
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Tennessee Education Lottery will be joining 30 other lotteries in launching Millionaire For Life, a new drawing-style game with a daily chance to win $1 million a year for life. The new game features daily drawings with nine ways to win, including a second-tier prize...
Tennessee Parents Brace As School Voucher Verdicts Land
The Tennessee Department of Education started sending out eligibility notices for the Education Freedom Scholarship program on Friday, Feb. 20, kicking off the first wave of decisions for the 2026–27 school year. State officials say they have already reviewed renewal applications and notified returning families, with...
Iowa Internet Sting Ends In Decade-Long Sentence For Tennessee Man
A Tennessee man will spend the next ten years in federal prison after traveling across state lines with the intent to meet a child for sexual purposes. U.S. District Court officials finalized the sentencing of 52-year-old Shawn Christopher Powell on Thursday, February 19, 2026, marking the conclusion of a...
Appalachian Mountains Snowstorm Set to Dump Up to a Foot From Tennessee to North...
JOHNSON CITY, TENNESSEE — A significant winter storm is tracking across the Appalachian Mountains, bringing a sharp snowfall gradient from eastern Tennessee into western North Carolina and parts of southwest Virginia through Sunday and Monday night. Forecast maps show a narrow but intense band of heavy snow, with...
15 Tennessee Ultimate Buffet Guide – Because Seconds and Thirds Are Encouraged
Tennessee is serious about its food, and nowhere is that more obvious than at its incredible buffet scene. From smoky Southern comfort classics to global flavors, the Volunteer State serves up plates that demand a return trip. Whether you’re a road-tripper hunting the best all-you-can-eat deals or a local looking...
Rutherford County middle schoolers accused of threatening to bring gun to school, ‘shoot up...
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WSMV) - Two Rutherford County middle schoolers are facing charges following separate incidents involving threats made in mid-February. Both of the incidents occurred on Thursday, according to the sheriff’s office. The first involved a Rockvale Middle School student who allegedly threatened to...
12 Tennessee No-Frills Restaurants With Outrageously Delicious Italian Food People Drive For
A great Italian meal in Tennessee does not need fancy décor or polished extras to leave a lasting impression. These are the places where the spotlight stays on rich sauces, well-cooked pasta, and recipes that feel comforting and familiar. The atmosphere is relaxed, often lively, and filled with the...
From city life to sanctuary: A Christiana couple’s journey to rescue overlooked animals
April Hollingsworth said she had a special connection with animals starting at a young age, often taking home lost dogs and injured birds. “I was finding them, bringing them home, nursing them back to health and finding them homes if needed,” said Hollingsworth, now the owner of Fabled Farm animal sanctuary in...
Dr. Cary Holman Named Next Principal of LaVergne Lake Elementary School
Dr. Cary Holman has been named the next principal of LaVergne Lake Elementary School, and he will begin his new duties on July 1. Holman succeeds Paige Johnson, who has announced her retirement. For the past two school years, Holman has served as the Director of Schools for Franklin County...
