Job fair held for La Vergne Bridgestone employees ahead of plant closure
Hundreds of workers at Bridgestone's Truck and Bus Radial Tire Plant in La Vergne will lose their jobs at the end of the month.
Appalachian Power urges eligible customers to seek energy bill assistance
(WCYB) — With power bills on the rise, Appalachian Power is urging eligible customers to apply for government assistance programs. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, a federal initiative, is available to help income-eligible customers reduce their electric bills. For information on how to apply in...
Inmate dies at Tennessee prison, investigation underway
TENNESSEE — Authorities are investigating the death of an inmate at the Nashville-Davidson County Sheriff’s Office Male Correctional Development Center on Wednesday evening. According to the sheriff’s office, staff responded to a report of an unresponsive inmate around 5:50 p.m. on July 2. Officers began performing...
People Drive From All Over Tennessee To Eat Cornbread At This All-You-Can-Eat Buffet
In the heart of Knoxville sits a culinary institution so beloved that Tennesseans will happily burn a tank of gas just for the privilege of filling their plates—repeatedly—with some of the finest Southern cooking this side of your grandmother’s kitchen. Austin’s Steak & Homestyle Buffet isn’t just...
Williamson County honors 18-year-old, fallen deputy with posthumous academy graduation
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WZTV) — Detention Deputy Andrew Ryan, 18, who began his service with the Williamson County Sheriff's Office on February 24, 2025, was killed in a car accident on May 2, 2025. He passed away on June 29. Despite him passing away, Deputy Ryan was still honored...
Murfreesboro teen receives life-saving kidney transplant after failed first attempt
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A 14-year-old from Murfreesboro received a successful kidney transplant after desperately searching for a life-saving donor. Leaven Wilson, who was previously in Stage 4 kidney failure, underwent surgery to receive a donor kidney last week. His father, Elijah Wilson, told WSMV4 it was a...
Wawa Set to Break Ground in Murfreesboro
Wawa is officially bringing its popular convenience store and gas station concept to Murfreesboro. The company has announced plans for a new location, marking its continued expansion into Middle Tennessee. Known for its fresh made-to-order hoagies, coffee, and wide selection of grab-and-go items, Wawa has been...
Man wanted since 1995 taken into custody in Mt. Juliet
A Tuesday night traffic stop in Mt. Juliet led to the arrest of a man who had been wanted out of Rutherford County for 30 years.
Foundation pays off mortgage for family of Tucker Blakely, fallen Tennessee deputy sheriff
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The family of Tucker Blakely, a fallen Tennessee deputy sheriff, received a life-changing gift this week from the Tunnels To Towers Foundation. The mortgage on their family home was paid off and Tucker Blakely’s wife, Katarina Blakely, said “Having our mortgage paid off means we can continue...
Man sentenced to life for plotting to murder several federal employees in Tennessee
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WZTV) — Edward Kelley, a 36-year-old from Maryville, Tennessee, has been sentenced to life in prison for his role in a conspiracy to murder federal employees. The sentencing took place in the Eastern District of Tennessee at Knoxville following Kelley's conviction on November 20, 2024, after a...