“Fishing saved my life”: A story of redemption and transformation
MENDOTA, Va. (WFXR) — This is a story about fishing. Sort of. But it is also about hope and how one man says fly fishing and the outdoors saved his life. Dan Rice is a fishing guide. He runs trips on various streams and lakes in southwest Virginia and Tennessee through his Riverfeet Fly Fishing […]
TCAP results show statewide gains, though most students aren’t yet proficient
Tennessee students made academic gains across every tested subject on this year's Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP), according to newly released state assessment results.
Tony Carruthers suffered brain stroke, partial paralysis from botched execution attempt, sister says in...
Tony Carruthers sister has filed a complaint with the Tennessee Department of Health alleging that “malpractice” and “torture” during her brother’s failed execution in May. Why It Matters. His sister, Dr. Tonya Hervey, said her brother’s entire right side of his body is paralyzed after...
“Jimmy’s Law” in Tennessee stiffens penalties for hit-and-runs
A new Tennessee law, known as "Jimmy's Law," has increased the penalties for drivers who flee the scene of a fatal crash. The James Bardsley Life Protection Act, which became law July 1, upgrades the offense from a Class E to a Class D felony. Those convicted now face a mandatory minimum of one year in prison, alongsid
2.5 years, no arrests, no suspects: TN father describes ‘nightmare’ since teen son’s disappearance...
The father of Sebastian Rogers, a missing Tennessee teenager who has autism and a rare condition that causes intellectual disabilities, is speaking out after a nearly two-and-a-half year investigation led to no public leads. Why It Matters. Sebastian Rogers’ 2024 disappearance sparked Tennessee’s largest-ever search fo
Religious group condemns Tennessee governor for not pausing executions
A group of pastors and priests opposes Gov. Bill Lee’s decision to continue with the state’s scheduled executions, despite the botched attempt on Tony Carruthers in May. The state is scheduled to execute three more people this year: Anthony “Darrell” Hines on August 13, Christa Gail Pike on September 30 and Gary Wayne
The Only Frank Lloyd Wright Residence in Tennessee Lists for $1.6 Million
There are about 400 Frank Lloyd Wright-designed homes still standing across the U.S., but only one in the entire state of Tennessee. Hauser & Wirth Is Opening a New Gallery in Palo Alto's Silicon Valley Commissioned in 1949 by building materials salesman Seamour Shavin and his new wife, Gerte, the Shavin House is a Uso
This Tennessee Roadside Ice Cream Stop Serves Scoops Worth Planning A Detour Around
How good does an ice cream stop have to be before you reroute the entire drive? Somewhere along a Tennessee roadside, one cheerful little shop is giving travelers a very convincing answer. The scoops are generous, the flavors change often, and every cone feels like a reward for taking the...
Smyrna connector project funding approved by transportation group
The Greater Nashville Regional Council recently approved funding for a major connector project between Rutherford and Williamson counties.
10 Can’t-Miss BBQ Joints Along the Legendary Tennessee Whiskey Trail
Tennessee’s Whiskey Trail isn’t just about sipping smooth spirits—it’s a smoky, saucy journey through some of the best barbecue country has to offer. As you wind through rolling hills and charming small towns between distilleries, you’ll discover pit masters who’ve spent decades perfecting their craft, slinging ribs, p
