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...
Rural health care is disappearing in TN. Time to pass reform | Opinion
At Tennessee Health Care Campaign (THCC), our mission is simple: to ensure that every Tennessean – no matter their ZIP code, income or background – can access quality, affordable health care close to home. But as we talk with families across the state, we’re hearing more and more heartbreaking stories of people going...
List: New laws in Tennessee taking effect in January 2026
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The new year will bring a new set of laws to Tennessee come Jan. 1, 2026. This follows the array of laws that took effect in the state on July 1, right after the conclusion of the 2025 legislative session. Previous: List: These new laws take...
Cancer patient says cannabis saved her life; now the industry faces uncertainty
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WCYB) — For ten months, Betsy Michel has been fighting endometrial cancer, being first diagnosed in February. In July, she was showing signs of having a stroke. That's when doctors found a tumor the size of a golf ball in her brain. Since then, she's undergone...
TN lawmaker pushing to give prosecutors more tools to pursue death penalty against child...
A Tennessee lawmaker is pushing to give prosecutors more ability to pursue the death penalty for those convicted of rape of a child.

















