Jefferson Pike speed limit to increase in Smyrna
Leaders said the changes should improve safety and efficiency across town.
Performance audit of Tennessee State Veterans’ Homes Board reveals below-average ratings, nursing turnover
A performance audit of the Tennessee State Veterans' Homes Board has resulted in several findings, including the lack of financial strategies and a high turnover in nursing staff.
Shelbyville Couple Donates $3,500 to Local Agencies
A Shelbyville couple who have chosen to remain anonymous to the public donated a total of $3,500 to Shelbyville and Bedford County law enforcement, fire protection and animal welfare agencies. The Bedford County Fire Department, Bedford County Animal Control, Shelbyville Fire Department, Shelbyville-Bedford County...
New programs to help repair, replace homes damaged by Helene
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — New programs from the United States Department of Agriculture are planned to help Tennesseans whose homes were damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Helene be repaired or rebuilt, Clinch-Powell RC&D said. The programs are called the Single Family Housing Disaster Assistance Fund (DAF) Home...
Tennessee’s economy growing, but affordability becoming a major issue
(The Center Square) – Tennessee’s economy will continue to grow at a slower pace, but affordability is becoming a major issue for everyday Tennesseans, according to the economic outlook prepared by the University of Tennessee’s Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research. The report released Monday shows the...
From “Most Dangerous” to Safer Passage: Jefferson Pike’s New Chapter
SMYRNA, TN – At noon this coming Tuesday (12/16/2025), Jefferson Pike will enter a new era. The Town of Smyrna has announced updated speed limits along the freshly widened corridor, a move designed to protect not only drivers but also the growing number of pedestrians and cyclists who now share the roadway.
New speed limit coming to road in Smyrna
SMYRNA, Tenn. (WSMV) - A road in Smyrna will soon see new posted speed limits following the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s widening project, the town said. The town established the following limits to enhance safety for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists:. 40 mph from Nissan Drive to Old Jefferson Pike.
Holiday Miracle at the Pump: Tennessee Gas Near Four-Year Lows, Williamson County Still Wins...
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Tennessee drivers may want to take a moment to appreciate the rarest of modern miracles: gas prices that moved around just enough last week to look busy, only to land almost exactly where they started. After a brief flirtation with higher prices, pump costs slid back down over the weekend,...
Tennessee has second-highest rate of robocall complaints in the nation
Do you feel like you've been getting more scam calls recently? Well, you're not alone, as those unwanted calls appear to be targeting Tennesseans.
TN lawmaker proposes bill to allow pregnant women to park in accessible spaces
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - State Rep. Gino Bulso, R-Brentwood, filed a new bill Monday that would allow expecting mothers to use accessible parking spaces. House Bill 1457 adds women in their second or third trimesters, as well as those with high-risk pregnancies, to the list of individuals who qualify for a temporary...

















