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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Drivers who leave the scene of a deadly crash in Tennessee now face tougher penalties under a new state law that took effect July 1. Known as Jimmy’s Law, the legislation raises the charge for leaving the scene of a fatal crash from a Class E felony to a Class D felony. The law also requires a

Living comfortably in Tennessee's largest cities is relatively easy compared to other states across the country. A recent study from Visual Capitalist used data from SmartAsset , based on the MIT Living Wage Calculator updated in February 2026, to determine the income required to live comfortably in 56 of the nation's

Holloway High School is rewriting the rules of the traditional high school experience in Rutherford County by shifting away from the crowded halls of massive institutions and focusing on a micro-scale, relationship-driven environment. Host Chip Walters sits down with the leadership tag-team of new Principal Dr. Jessica

The landscape of Tennessee high school athletics is changing following the implementation of the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association's new one-time transfer rule, giving student-athletes greater flexibility to change schools while remaining immediately eligible to compete. The rule, which took effect July 1

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) — Rutherford County Schools will soon begin accepting student enrollment information for the 2026-2027 academic year. Parents will be able to complete the enrollment process later this month... That was Rutherford County Schools Chief Communications Officer James Evans. The enrollme

Two Middle Tennessee softball teams are set to compete in major competitions.

Middle Tennessee parents are getting squeezed a little harder this year, as a new analysis finds the estimated cost of raising a child in the region is up 2.1%. The increase sounds small on paper, but for families already juggling rent or mortgage payments, groceries and child care, that extra bite can throw a monthly

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Rutherford County Property Assessor Rob Mitchell continues to draw attention to concerns involving the assessment of property across Tennessee and the educational resources available to county property assessors. His recent findings suggest that elected assessors may not have access to

WHITE PINE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Norfolk Southern (NS) will soon reopen a rail line in East Tennessee that has not seen regular traffic since 2018. An NS spokesperson said freight rail service will return to its BL Line, a 17-mile rail corridor connecting Bulls Gap and White Pine, on Friday.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be conducting a checkpoint in Obion County this week. Troopers will conduct a seat belt roadside checkpoint on Saturday. Officers will be checking for motorist compliance on State Route 22 near State Route 157. Troopers will target those who are operating a vehicle without the...