Tennessee moves to cover weight-loss drugs under TennCare, sparking cost concerns
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Tennessee lawmakers are moving forward with a rule change that would allow TennCare to cover FDA-approved weight-loss drugs for the treatment of obesity — a shift supporters say could improve health outcomes for thousands of low-income residents, but one that critics warn could come with a...
Tennessee Reporting Lower Gasoline Prices at the Pump
Good news is coming to Tennesseans with the drop in gasoline prices at the pump. GasBuddy reported average gasoline prices across the state dropped just over eleven-cents this past week. Prices in Tennessee are now over nineteen-cents a gallon cheaper than one month ago, and almost twenty-five cents cheaper than...
Kyle Chrisley’s Arrest Just Got Worse
Kyle Chrisley’s arrest in Tennessee just escalated — he's now facing 10 charges after allegedly attacking police during a domestic disturbance call.
Firefighters contain house fire in Murfreesboro
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department contained a fire at an empty house under construction on Monday night. Fire crews responded to a house on E. Lytle Street around 10:45 p.m. and arrived to find smoke coming from the upstairs windows and roof. Firefighters quickly worked to...
New Ag Innovation Center At Tennessee Tech Brings High-Tech Learning To Students
Tennessee Tech dedicates Randall and Marjorie Warden Agriculture Innovation Center. Tennessee Tech University recently welcomed students, alumni, administrators and community leaders at the dedication of a new facility designed to prepare students for the rapidly evolving future of agriculture: the Randall and...
Johnsonville State Historic Park Honored with Excellence in Resource Stewardship Award by Tennessee Officials
In the realm of conservation and historical preservation, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation has bequeathed Johnsonville State Historic Park the Excellence in Resource Stewardship Award. The announcement, detailed by TDEC Commissioner David Salyers, applauds the park for its "record of...
Multi-Vehicle Crash Blocks Lanes on I-24 Eastbound in Rutherford County
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A multi-vehicle crash caused significant traffic disruptions on Interstate 24 Eastbound in Rutherford County late Tuesday morning. According to traffic reports, the crash occurred at approximately 9:55 a.m. on Dec. 23 at mile marker 81.2. As a result of the collision, two right lanes of...
Second Harvest distributes holiday food boxes to families across region
KINGSPORT — Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee announced the distribution of Holiday Food Boxes to families across its eight-county service area, helping neighbors put nutritious meals on their […]
Ride the Rhythm of the Road: Discover Tennessee Trails and Byways
Is a state made for the open road. The Discover Tennessee Trails and Byways program links together 3,800 miles of scenic rides across the state. These routes sing with legendary music, fascinating history, and breathtaking natural beauty. Each trail tells a different story, weaving through charming small towns,...
Gov. Bill Lee stays mum as a deadline looms to opt into a summer...
As a deadline looms for states to opt into a federal program to feed low-income kids during the summer, Gov. Bill Lee has yet to announce whether Tennessee will participate. States have until Jan. 1 to decide whether they will give families with children the opportunity to draw on the federal nutrition program...

















