Tennessee family honors son lost to fentanyl by speaking out
A Middle Tennessee family shares the story of Quintenn Clark, who died of a fentanyl overdose at 20, to help others on Overdose Awareness Day.
Commentary: Either Tennessee is going to be like Dolly, or it’s not
The move to rename the Nashville Airport for what Governor Bill Lee termed “Tennessee’s favorite daughter,” humanitarian and entertainer Dolly Parton, is the right thing to do, and, for the right reasons. I can’t think of anyone who was more universally adored, kind, generous, or talented than the phenomenal Ms. Parton
Tennessee American Water customers receive new PFAS settlement bill credit
CHATTANOOGA — A little extra relief is coming to Tennessee American Water customers as the company applies another credit tied to PFAS settlements. Tennessee American Water customers will receive an additional $11.92 credit on their water bills as part of settlements reached with manufacturers of per- and polyfluoroalk
Newly Elected Officials Take Oath of Office in Rutherford County and Murfreesboro
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Newly elected and re-elected leaders across Rutherford County are officially taking their oaths of office during dedicated local ceremonies. Rutherford County held its official swearing-in ceremony on Monday (August 31st) at the Historic Rutherford County Courthouse. County Mayor Randy Alle
Division of Forestry nursery opens for tree seedling orders September 1
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WBBJ) - The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry’s , or TDF, East Tennessee Nursery, or ETN, will begin accepting tree seedling orders at 9 a.m. ET on September 1, 2026. Orders will be accepted through 5 p.m. ET on March 15, 2027, or while supplies last.
Three Tennessee lawmakers raise concerns over potential nuclear waste storage
Three Tennessee lawmakers from both parties are raising questions about nuclear waste storage as the state moves forward with its proposed Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus.
Secretary of State’s website offers summaries of proposed Tennessee Constitutional Amendments
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett announced Monday that summaries of the three proposed constitutional amendments appearing on the November 3, 2026, ballot are now available on the Secretary of State’s website, GoVoteTN.gov . The summaries, prepared by Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti
Tennessee Is Looking Into Changing How It Evaluates Schools
Tennessee is seeking to overhaul how it evaluates school and district performance. There are currently two education accountability systems: the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA); and the state letter grade. The Tennessee Department of Education is considering combining them into one based on the letter grade s
Can Landlords Ban Pets in Tennessee? What Renters Need to Know
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! If you’ve ever seen “No Pets” printed in bold on a Tennessee lease and assumed that was the final word, you’re only getting part of the picture. Whether landlords can ban pets in Tennessee depends on the type of animal, the lease terms, and wh
Governor Lee Grants Clemency to 34 Tennesseans
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee is granting executive clemency to 34 people. Lee announced the decisions Wednesday, granting 33 pardons and one sentence commutation. A pardon is an official statement of forgiveness for someone who has completed their prison sentence. The commutation goes to Thomas Clardy and will expedite
