Gov. Bill Lee declines to secure millions in federal funds to feed Tennessee kids...
Despite the urging of county mayors, child advocates, clergy and educators, Gov. Bill Lee has declined to secure millions of dollars in federal funding to provide food to low-income kids by the government’s Jan. 1 deadline. Lee has remained quiet about the apparent decision to forgo approximately $84 million from the...
Community mourns beloved Tennessee drag entertainer killed in hit-and-run
A Tennessee community is grieving the loss of a beloved drag performer killed in a hit-and-run. Loved ones reflect on their legacy as police continue the search for the driver.
Tennessee among top 5 in the nation for inbound moves, per U-Haul
"I have seen people coming in from Florida, California, of course, New York City, all over," Real Nicole Cooper, Real Estate Broker, said. "They just love Nashville."
Tennessee Implements First Domestic Violence Registry
With the beginning of the new year, the State of Tennessee became the first state to implement a Domestic Violence Registry. Savanna’s Law, enacted as Tennessee Public Chapter 520, went into effect Jan. 1, requiring persistent domestic violence offenders (those with two or more convictions) to register. The law is...
Tennessee Karens Turn Dollywood Into a Playground for Bad Behavior: ‘People Are Snapping’
In a family outing to Dollywood took a sharp turn when a situation unfolded that left nearby guests uneasy and on edge. What should have been a normal wait in line slowly transformed into something far more unsettling. Visitors sensed early on that something wasn’t right. But few expected it to escalate into a...
Tennessee requires state licensing for bail bondsmen starting this year
NASHVILLE, Tenn (WZTV) — A new Tennessee law now requires all bail bondsmen to be licensed by the state, placing oversight under the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI). The law took effect January 1. Under the new system, bail bondsmen must register with the TDCI’s Division of...
New data shows 419 ‘sober DUI’ arrests in Tennessee for 2024, increase from previous...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — After an ongoing FOX 17 News investigation into 'sober DUI' arrests in Tennessee, we obtained new data from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, following a law prompted by the series of reports. The data shows a sizeable increase in DUI arrests in 2024, where the...
Land Between the Lakes going back out with copters, bait traps to kill feral...
CLARKSVILLE, TN – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service and partners will begin its annual campaign to reduce the number of feral swine at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area on Jan. 12. With collaboration from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife and Tennessee Wildlife...
In 2025 ASTR added Critical Care Beds, New Ambulance Bay, Eastern ER and more!
MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS News) - Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital continued to grow right alongside the community it serves in 2025, rolling out major expansions and new services to keep pace with Rutherford County’s record‑setting population boom. The faith‑based health system invested a remarkable $537...
No injuries reported after fire at Murfreesboro home
MFRD said the occupants of the home and their pets were able to safely evacuate before crews arrived.
