TWRA: Fish & Wildlife Commission approves two new rules
CHATTANOOGA — The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission (TFWC) approved two rules, heard an update of bear management, received the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) fishing proposals for 2026-27, celebrated the presentation of the Fisheries Division’s annual awards, and recognized partner contributions...
Tennessee hunters divided over new baiting permit regulations
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency voted Friday to approve a baiting permit allowing hunters to legally hunt over corn, grain, or feed starting in 2026. However, the permit will not apply in counties affected by Chronic Wasting Disease (or CWD), which includes most of West Tennessee.
County mayors petition Gov. Lee to opt into Summer EBT before Dec. 31 deadline
More than two dozen county mayors across Tennessee have signed a letter urging Gov. Bill Lee to opt into the federally-funded food assistance program for school-aged children, Summer EBT, before time runs out.
Johnny Yarbrough, Jr. Sentenced to 25 Years for Second Degree Murder and Related Crimes...
Source: Facebook/The Office of the District Attorney General, 28th Judicial District. The Office of the District Attorney General, 28th Judicial District, announced that Johnny Yarbrough, Jr. has entered a guilty plea to charges of Second Degree Murder and other related offenses. According to a social media post from...
MTSU professor identified as victim in early-morning highway shooting
An MTSU professor was found dead on Smithville Highway as investigators work to determine what led to the early-morning shooting.
Tennessee Legislation Sparks Debate Over Rights of Undocumented Students: Knox County’s Response Under Discussion
WBIR - 12/02/2025 04:03:00 AM. A recent Tennessee bill, HB 0793, has sparked a heated debate among the public. The bill, if passed, could potentially allow local schools to refuse enrollment to undocumented K-12 students. The Knox County community held a vigil advocating for these students' rights. The bill has...
Another Winter Clipper Coming on Thursday! Light Snow Possible.
Well this forecast is shaping up to be a doozy unfortunately. There are a lot ingredients in this winter brew and a lot of possible scenarios that could play out. First off, there is a chance the low tracks too far south to bring much of anything to West Tennessee. There is also a chance the dry air from the north...
Stockard on the Stump: Tennessee AG says religious charter schools could pass
That crumbling sound you hear is not the Tennessee Vols defense falling apart brick by brick. That was more of an implosion against Vandy last weekend at Neyland Stadium. No, this is the gradual dismantling of the “wall of separation between church and state.” The latest disassembly involves an opinion by Tennessee...
Tennessee House speaker wants to fund student teacher stipend amid teacher shortage
Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton wants the state to start paying student teachers for their required internships, a proposal state education advocates say they support amid ongoing...
Tennessee appeals ruling that National Guard deployment in Memphis is illegal, calls crime there...
The Tennessee Attorney General has filed an appeal to a recent ruling that the deployment of the National Guard to Memphis is illegal, arguing the governor was within his authority to send the troops due to the crime situation there being a "grave emergency."
