Tennessee approves Summer EBT grocery benefits starting in 2027
Tennessee has approved funding for Summer EBT benefits to help families buy groceries, but the program will not kick in until the summer of 2027.
Which state sees the most tornadoes on average each year?
Tennessee is located in Dixie Alley and typically sees dozens of tornadoes each year. But does the Volunteer State see the most tornadoes of any state in the country?
Three people arrested following drug bust on I-40 in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — A traffic stop on Interstate 40 resulted in multiple drug charges and the arrest of a suspect on a most wanted list, according to authorities. Police said the incident began when officers stopped a vehicle for an expired registration. During the stop, officers discovered illegal narcotics, including cocaine and fentanyl. Investigators said one […] The post Three people arrested following drug bust on I...
4/25/26: Overcast Conditions with Afternoon Temp of 78, Light Winds, Low Chance of Precipitation...
At 2:45 PM in Rutherford County, the temperature is currently 77.9°F with a light wind blowing at 5.6 mph. Conditions are overcast and there has been no recorded precipitation so far today. Today’s forecast indicates a high of 79.3°F and a low of 62.8°F. Winds may increase up to...
Brooks Herring to Perform at Hop Springs Beer Park
If you’re into raw, honest country with a rock edge, this is a must-not-miss show. On May 14, 2026, Hop Springs Beer Park hosts one of the most compelling live acts coming out of Nashville right now. Nashville-based artist Brooks Herring is quickly gaining attention for his powerful blend of country, alt-rock, and blues and the kind of storytelling that...
MTSU Surveys: Tennessee Consumers Cautious, While Business Leaders at ‘All-time High’ in Positive View
As spring is in full swing, Tennessee’s economy is showing positive, but still mixed, signs of improvement, according to two of the latest quarterly surveys by the Consumer Research Institute at Middle Tennessee State University. Housed within MTSU’s Jones College of Business, the Consumer Research Institute recently issued results...
10 Tennessee Grocery Stores That Turn Shopping Into A Food Lover’s Adventure
Tennessee has more to offer food lovers than just hot chicken and barbecue. Scattered across the state, you’ll find grocery stores that feel less like errands and more like treasure hunts, where every aisle holds something unexpected. These aren’t your typical chain supermarkets with fluorescent lights and identical aisles....
Middle Tennessee Scheduled Lane Closures April 26 – May 2, 2026
Middle Tennessee Scheduled Lane Closures for April 26 – May 2, 2026. DAVIDSON COUNTY I-24 Milling and paving. • 4/26 – 4/30, 8 p.m. – 5 a.m., There will be multiple lane closures in both directions for milling and paving operations (MM 32 – 40). Survey...
Readers split over TN bill on CVS, pharmacy benefit managers | Letters
Tennessee's SB2040 , which would bar pharmacy benefit managers (or PBMs) from owning pharmacies, is being framed as a fight between free markets and government interference. That framing misses what actually built the PBM industry. Three companies control 80% of this market. They got there because Washington built a maze only giants could navigate. Federal law blocks states from regulating most employer health plans, so...
Rutherford County Facing Severe Weather and Tornado Threat Monday Night
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - The National Weather Service is tracking a significant storm system set to move through Rutherford County on Monday night. National Weather Service Meteorologist Krissy Hurley says a complex of thunderstorms will develop to the west before barreling through Middle Tennessee. While the system may lose some intensity as the sun goes down, it still packs a punch.
