National Guard Association of Tennessee Returned to Murfreesboro for State Conference
MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - The National Guard Association of Tennessee brought its 2026 State Conference back to Murfreesboro and filled the Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center with soldiers, airmen, retirees, families, and partners from across the state. The three‑day gathering, held February 12–14, 2026,...
Here are a few of the big changes coming to Williamson County in 2026
Williamson County is planning a lot of changes in the coming year. From new businesses and restaurants to larger than life community members leaving, here's what residents can expect in the coming months. Restaurants Char (late 2026) — With roots beginning in 2001 in Jackson, Mississippi, and locations in Alabama,...
Judge denies new trial for man convicted in 1988 Franklin murder
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WSMV) - A judge has ruled that a new trial will not be granted for a man convicted of murdering a Franklin woman in 1988, according to Williamson County District Attorney Stacey Edmonson. Edmonson said Judge David Veile ruled on Jan. 20 that James “Pennyhead” Taylor will not...
Historic cabin to be removed from Lebanon town square
Lebanon's historic town square will undergo a renovation Monday that includes the removal of the Neddy Jacobs cabin.
Franklin business owners among those killed in Denver plane crash
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WZTV) — Four people tragically lost their lives in a small plane crash on Emerald Mountain by Steamboat Springs, Colorado early Friday morning. Those who died are Aaron Stokes, 47, his son Jakson Stokes, 21, his nephew Colin Stokes, 21, and Austin Huskey, 37, according to Mitch Locke, the Routt...
Flu Cases Rise, Overdose Crisis Deepens, & Multi-State Recalls Impact TN | Feb. 16,...
Flu activity climbs across Rutherford County as the Nashville-Murfreesboro-Franklin region enters a moderate flu zone, with 5.2% reporting influenza-like illness and Tennessee ranking among the highest flu activity states nationwide. Neighboring Coffee County schools close after attendance drops below 90% amid a mix...
Multiple schools in Tennessee to close Monday
TENNESSEE — Many public schools across Tennessee are expected to be closed Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, in observance of Presidents Day, though some districts will remain open. Presidents Day, officially recognized as Washington’s Birthday, is a federal holiday observed each year on the third Monday in February. In 2026,...
14 Tennessee Restaurants With Outdoor Seating That Make Evenings Feel Special
Evenings feel different when dining happens outdoors, with fresh air, soft lighting, and time that seems less demanding. Tennessee offers plenty of restaurants that understand how to turn a simple meal into something more memorable once the sun starts to dip. Patios, courtyards, rooftops, and garden tables create...
Area wrestlers qualify for TSSAA state championships
Nearly 20 Cheatham County high school wrestlers are headed to state. Competitors from Cheatham County Central, Harpeth and Sycamore qualified for the TSSAA boys wrestling state championships, scheduled for Feb. 20-21 at the Williamson County Ag Expo Park in Franklin. Qualifiers earned their spots based on...
Tennessee Task Force to Tackle Landfills with Several Nearing Capacity
Tennessee lawmakers are looking to address how quickly landfills are filling up across the state. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation recently pointed out how close many landfills are to reaching capacity. A new state appointed taskforce aims to dive deeper into how Tennesseans can keep certain...

















