State Rep. G.A. Hardaway has died at the age of 71, it was announced...
State Rep. G.A. Hardaway has died at the age of 71 it was announced Friday. The Tennessee Democratic Party issued a statement following his passing.
Manchester PD Recovers Papa John’s Tip Jar
On Wednesday, April 22, the Manchester Police Department responded to the reported theft of a tip jar. MPD described the incident in a Facebook post, which is copied below:. “On 04/22/2026, Sgt. Benton Brown responded to Papa John’s in reference to theft of a tip jar. Sgt. Brown quickly identified a suspect and upon further investigation, he located the offender at Park...
Stoner’s Pizza Joint opens new stores in Georgia, Kansas and Tennessee
US-based quick-service franchise Stoner’s Pizza Joint has broadened its network with four additional outlets, including its first restaurants in Kansas and Tennessee. With these stores, the franchise now operates more than 60 locations in the US, including Colorado, Texas and across the Southeast. The company has also introduced a...
Missouri, Illinois, Arkansas and Tennessee Face Strong Tornadoes and Widespread Damaging Winds on Monday...
CENTRAL UNITED STATES — Monday, April 27, 2026 brings a significant severe weather risk across a wide corridor of the central United States, with strong tornadoes and widespread damaging winds both considered likely across portions of Missouri, Illinois, Arkansas, and Tennessee, and possible across a broader surrounding region. Severe...
Popular Tennessee Fisheries Program (TARP) Reaches 10,000 Milestone
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s (TWRA) popular Tennessee Angler Recognition Program (TARP) has reached the 10,000 entry milestone, from anglers who have recorded trophy-sized catches in Volunteer State waters. The historic catch was a sauger, measuring 21 ½ inches caught by Beverly Miller of Pulaski on the Cumberland River...
Murfreesboro Officer Ramona Thomas Named STARS Award Recipient for Years of Quiet Service and...
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Mayor Shane McFarland officially recognized Murfreesboro Police Officer Ramona Thomas with a STARS award on Thursday, April 23, 2026, for her empathy and compassion in helping a stranded citizen. The City hired Officer Thomas as a Murfreesboro Police Officer on Sept. 23, 2002, and she served...
Extreme drought now widespread across Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — After another dry week across Tennessee, it is no surprise that the latest drought monitor shows widespread severe and extreme drought. News 2 spoke with Assistant State Climatologist William Tollefson to learn more about the drought monitor and when we might see some drought improvements. Tollefson said the drought monitor is updated every Thursday by folks at the University of Nebraska...
Smyrna neighbors worry development could cause flooding
SMYRNA, Tenn. (WZTV) — Growing Nashville is FOX 17 News’ ongoing look at the challenges and opportunities that come with rapid growth across Middle Tennessee. And this morning— what’s happening in one Smyrna neighborhood could be a warning for others. As the region continues to grow,...
The 15 Best Waterfront Restaurants In Tennessee For Dinner With A Sunset View
Tennessee might be landlocked, but it’s anything but short on waterfront views. Between the Tennessee River winding through the state and dozens of major lakes carved out by the TVA, you’ve got more shoreline than you’d think—and plenty of restaurants that know how to use it.
Strong 4.0 Earthquake Hits Missouri Bootheel — Residents Across 6 States Report Shaking
COOTER, Mo. – A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck near Cooter in southeastern Missouri on Thursday afternoon, sending tremors across multiple states in the region. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the quake occurred at approximately 12:59 p.m. CDT in the Missouri Bootheel area, a region known for occasional seismic activity.

















