East Tennessee schools will close Monday due to weather: See the list
School is out on Monday! Several East Tennessee schools will be closed on Monday, Feb. 2, after a snowstorm swept through the region on Jan. 31. The storm blanketed several inches of snow on Knox County and the surrounding areas. Schools are closed due to the impacts of the snow, plus extremely cold temperatures on...
Stark County woman charged in connection to shooting death of Tennessee deputy
A Stark County woman was charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a Weakley County deputy, about 140 miles west of Nashville, early Friday, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
Whimsical Coffee Shop Opening In Wartrace Square
Since she was young, Gabrielle Cataldo has aspired to own a bakery and coffee shop. When the opportunity presented itself in Wartrace, she teamed up with her mother Kristina to make her dream come to life. Sweet Nook Coffee Shop will open at 20 1/2 Main Street in Wartrace. The...
Boil water advisories issued in Middle TN after winter storm
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Multiple utility companies across Tennessee are experiencing issues with drinking water in the aftermath of the winter storm. Below are the water services and the counties they serve that are under a Boil Water Advisory, according to TEMA. Hardin County. Aqua Utilities – Boil Water...
Pickup Erupts in Flames Thursday Night on NW Broad During Rush Hour
MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - A dramatic scene unfolded on NW Broad Street just after sunset Thursday (1/29/2026) night when a Ford F-150 super-cab pickup truck became fully engulfed in flames during the height of the evening commute. Drivers heading home from work found themselves passing a wall of fire near the...
CoreCivic announces fourth warden in 13 months at Trousdale Turner
For the fourth time in 13 months , Tennessee’s largest and most troubled prison, Trousdale Turner Correctional Center, has a new warden. After five months on the job, 30 year corrections veteran Allen Beard retired as senior warden on Jan. 30. Beard was named warden in September, not long after inmates staged a riot,...
Winter Storm Warnings Continue and Strains on Water Systems Near Rutherford County are Mentioned...
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - According to the National Weather Service, a Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect from midnight Friday, January 30, 2026, through noon Monday, February 2, 2026. The advisory warns that very cold wind chills will persist, with temperatures expected to fall to 5 degrees below zero on Saturday...
Debate heats up in Tennessee over kratom’s potential ban and public health implications
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Some Tennessee state lawmakers are pushing to ban a popular substance found at gas stations and smoke shops. The bill would prohibit all forms of kratom from being produced and sold in the state. Kratom is a plant-based product. At low doses it acts as a...
First Alert Closings | East Tennessee school systems cancel classes ahead of snow
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Winter weather, including snow, is on its way to East Tennessee. It’s put the region into preparation mode with first responders, road crews and utility companies on alert for any changing conditions. Among those preparing for snow are East Tennessee school systems. Below, WVLT has...
School Closings: Additional delays announced after winter storm
As effects from the winter storm continue to impact West Tennessee, the following schools have announced closures:. Bethel University will remain closed on Monday, February 2, 2026. All administrative offices will remain closed during this time. College of Arts & Sciences – Classes remain canceled. We strongly...

















