Waffle House Closures Signal Severity of Winter Storm Across the South
You know the storm is bad when Waffle House locks its doors. The monster winter storm sweeping the South has forced the famously resilient restaurant chain to close, signaling just how serious the weekend weather will be. The 24-hour Southern breakfast chain, famous for braving any storm to stay open,...
Downed trees, crashes and disabled cars causing road problems in East Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Tennessee Highway Patrol is out in droves Sunday morning as some areas of East Tennessee see trouble on the roads. In Cumberland County, the Tennessee Department of Transportation is reporting backups on I-40 thanks to debris, crashes and disabled cars. Cumberland County, as it’s to the...
Road conditions worsen across Middle Tennessee amid winter storm
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Road conditions are worsening across Middle Tennessee as a winter storm continues. A spokesperson for the Tennessee Department of Transportation said Sunday morning that HELP crews have responded to 18 incidents since midnight. “The majority being disabled vehicles, single vehicle crashes,...
The Most Snake-Infested Hiking Trails in Tennessee
Tennessee is a hiker’s paradise, boasting picturesque trails that meander through lush forests and alongside cascading waterfalls. However, the state’s rich biodiversity includes not only benign wildlife but also a variety of snakes. While encountering these reptiles is part of the natural experience, it is essential...
Rutherford County fire captain loses home, possessions, and pets in devastating house fire
RUTHERFORD COUNTY , Tenn. (WZTV) — A devastating house fire destroyed the home of a Rutherford County Fire Rescue captain and his wife late Friday night, leaving them with nothing but the clothes they were wearing and claiming the lives of their dogs. Rutherford County officials said the fire...
East Tennessee schools have started announcing closures – see the list
An ice storm warning was enough for many East Tennessee school districts to announce they will be closed at the start of next week. East Tennessee is expected to receive a dangerous mixture of snow, ice and sleet over the weekend. Temperatures are expected to remain below freezing across East Tennessee through Jan....
Ice Could Kill Tonight from Texas into the Tennessee Valley
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Dallas, Texas – Ice could turn deadly tonight across a broad swath of the South as a powerful winter storm spreads freezing rain from Texas into the Tennessee Valley, creating dangerous travel conditions...
Tennessee School Closings: January 26-27, 2026
Multiple Middle Tennessee school districts have started to announce closings for Monday January 26 and Tuesday January 27 due to the winter storm hitting Tennessee and Southern Kentucky this weekend.
He was hit by a cruiser at an anti-ICE march. THP hasn’t released video...
After the Tennessee Highway Patrol drove cruisers into a crowd of anti-ICE marchers earlier this month, the agency released dash camera video showing one cruiser bumping into a volunteer safety marshal. The agency said the video showed that it was “false” that “an individual was hit by a Tennessee Highway Patrol...
How to Visit Rutledge Falls: The “Hannah Montana Waterfall!”
“There’s always gonna be another mountain – I’m always gonna wanna make it move.”. If you’re like me and have been curious about the “Hannah Montana waterfall” ever since watching the classic movie in 2009, trust me when I say that you’re going to want to relive childhood memories by checking out Rutledge Falls in...

















