Federal Shutdown Forces Closure of Rehabilitation Centers in Tennessee, Families in Limbo
A federal government shutdown has forced the closure of key rehabilitation centers in Tennessee, including the Tennessee Rehabilitation Center (TRC) in Smyrna. The state-run facility, which supports adults with disabilities, has halted operations after losing federal funding. The TRC in Smyrna is one of only eight comprehensive rehabilitation centers of...
West TN Regional Juvenile Justice Center gains $10M in TN funding
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to reflect a correction. Madison County has secured $10 million in state funding for a new West Tennessee Regional Justice Complex for pre-adjudicated juveniles in a bid to address disparities in the region's juvenile justice infrastructure. The current, and outdated, Madison County Juvenile Justice Complex houses eight of the 10 beds in West Tennessee outside of...
Rutherford Co. Commission rejects PlanRutherford, cites ‘Rural Living’ density
Most Rutherford County Commissioners recently rejected endorsement of a PlanRutherford that guides growing development and housing density outside the cities. But, despite the April 16 opposition vote from an elected majority worried about housing costs, PlanRutherford remains an official document and will continue to guide growth for a county projected to surpass 400,000 people by 2027 and exceed 500,000 by 2039, according to a...
9 Tennessee local spots where the music, food, and crowd all hit just right
Tennessee has a way of pulling you in with its soulful music, down-home cooking, and warm, welcoming crowds. From the neon-lit streets of Nashville to the smoky mountains around Pigeon Forge and the blues-soaked corners of Memphis, this state is packed with places that feel alive. Whether you are chasing...
Part of I-24 in Tennessee shut down due to police activity
TENNESSEE — Police activity has caused traffic disruptions along Interstate 24 in Davidson County on Monday morning. According to reports, the incident occurred in the eastbound lanes near mile marker 49 around 8:53 a.m. Authorities said the eastbound entry ramp in the area is closed, and the right shoulder is blocked as crews responded. No […] The post Part of I-24 in Tennessee shut...
15 years later: April 27, 2011 marks one of the deadliest single days for...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Today falls on one of the deadliest days in U.S. tornado history, when a massive, sustained outbreak struck in 2011. Between April 25 and April 28, more than 360 tornadoes touched down across 21 states, including in Tennessee. On April 27 alone, 319 people died as a result of the storms, the most in a single day since 1925.
U.S. Issues Warning For 3 States As 65 MPH Winds Approach
The U.S. has issued a wind advisory for three states on Monday, April 27, as high winds approach. The National Weather Service is warning three U.S. states about potentially severe winds on Monday, April 27. Major thunder and lightning storms are possible for much of the country. High, damaging ...
Midwest and Mid-South Face All Significant Severe Hazards Monday With Long-Tracked Tornadoes and 75...
CHICAGO, Illinois — A significant severe weather event is taking shape across the Midwest and Mid-South for Monday, April 27, and forecasters are not hedging on the threat type. All significant severe hazards are possible — strong and long-tracked tornadoes, very large hail, and damaging wind gusts exceeding 75 mph — across a volatile warm sector stretching from the Chicago metro southward through St. Louis...
Buc-ee’s makes 3 ‘criminal’ changes to food items that have fans tossing out entire...
BUC-EE’S has made several changes to its food that lowered the quality, customers have said. The convenience store chain is opening several new locations this year, but many have taken...
One person dead, one arrested following stabbing incident in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — A 22-year-old woman was killed in a domestic-related stabbing at a home in Clarksville Sunday night, according to police. Officers were called to a residence on Stillwood Drive around 9:30 p.m. after receiving reports of a stabbing. When officers arrived, they found the woman suffering from injuries. She was transported to Vanderbilt Clarksville […] The post One person dead, one...

















