Williamson County Schools superintendent steps down as board member calls out ‘toxic’ individuals who...
WILLIAMSON CO., Tenn. (WSMV) - The superintendent of Williamson County Schools is stepping down, board of education members said Tuesday. Jason Golden wrote his resignation in a note to staff members Tuesday, saying, “This decision was not an easy one.”. “I have truly valued my time in this district...
Williamson County Schools Superintendent Jason Golden to resign
Williamson County Schools Superintendent Jason Golden will step down Aug. 7 to take a leadership position with Franklin Special District.
This Tennessee Fabric Paradise Has Crafters Coming From Miles Around
Let me tell you about a place that turns sensible adults into giddy kids. This Tennessee fabric paradise has crafters driving in from all over, and one look explains why. The selection borders on overwhelming, in the best possible way. Bolts of cotton in every print imaginable. Walls of flannel,...
Dispensary law shift reshapes Tennessee cannabis industry as local businesses brace for impact
A new set of Tennessee regulations targeting hemp-derived cannabis products is beginning to reshape the state’s rapidly growing cannabinoid market, forcing retailers, delivery services, and small dispensary-style operators to adjust or scale back operations as new enforcement deadlines approach. Under the new law set t
This Tennessee Mennonite Bakery Has The Kind Of Pies Worth Traveling For
A Tennessee bakery has been turning out pies, breads, and donuts by hand for over thirty years and the drive to get there is almost as good as what is waiting inside. Almost. The pies here have their own fan following across the state. Road trips in Tennessee are better...
Murfreesboro Fire Department respond to house fire, no injuries
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WZTV) — Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department responded to a house fire Monday night. The report came on June 22 after the residents came home to smoke filling the building. When crews arrived, only light smoke was seen coming from the residence, and firefighters quickly determined the fire...
FEMA data: Helene impact cost $500M+ in Tennessee, Virginia
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — Newly obtained FEMA data is providing a new perspective on just how catastrophic Helene was in our region. News 5's Caleb Perhne has been combing through the data. He’ll have analysis Tuesday on News 5 at 6. The Carter County Long Term Recovery Group...
In-N-Out laying groundwork for first East Tennessee location
It’s the first documented evidence that In-N-Out, which recently moved much of its corporate operations to Nashville, is eyeing East Tennessee.
Tennessee schools rank as some of the most racially segregated in the U.S.
Tennessee public schools are among the most racially segregated in the nation, according to a new study. Researchers from Stanford and the University of California, Los Angeles, found that Tennessee has the most segregated schools in the South and ranks number six nationally, trailing behind New York, Illinois, Pennsyl
Tennessee laws going into effect July 1
TRI-CITIES, Tenn. (WJHL) – A number of new laws will go into effect in Tennessee next week, ranging from education to immigration and personal safety. One law passed — known as the voucher expansion program — will expand the Education Freedom Scholarship program. This will provide funding to families, which will help p
