State’s top salaries revealed: Retirement Office employees outearn Governor Lee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A new report reveals that Tennessee’s highest-paid state employees work not in the governor’s office or state agencies, but inside a little-known division tasked with managing the state’s retirement system. According to data obtained by FOX 17 News and government watchdog group...
1 wanted, 6 arrested following string of drive-by shootings in Murfreesboro, police say
Authorities in Murfreesboro have arrested multiple suspects, and are working to find another, following a series of drive-by and retaliatory shootings that recently occurred in the city.
‘Flying blind’: Tennessee won’t track existing private school students who receive vouchers
Rep. Caleb Hemmer (D-Nashville) told News 2 Tennessee isn't collecting students' previous enrollment data, making it impossible for the public to know how many publicly funded school vouchers will go to students already enrolled in private school.
New $5K scholarship helps TN students finish healthcare degrees debt-free
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Health is partnering with tnAchieves to create an academic scholarship for students going into healthcare. The Public Health Academic Bridge Scholars Program will be available every year to students who have received their associate's and plan on attending a four-year...
Police searching for wanted fugitive in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — The East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers are asking for the public’s help in locating Kayron Edwards, who is wanted on multiple serious charges, including aggravated assault, false imprisonment, and vandalism. Authorities warn that Edwards may be armed. Born on July 29, 1999, Edwards is this week’s...
One person dead after being struck by vehicle in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — A man was killed early Saturday morning after being struck by a vehicle while crossing the street in South Nashville, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department. The incident occurred around 12:30 a.m. in the 800 block of Murfreesboro Pike. Police say the man, believed to be 63 years old, was...
Interstate 40 in the Smoky Mountains reopens faster than expected after rock slide and...
HARTFORD, Tenn. (AP) — Crews on Friday reopened a section of Interstate 40 along its narrow corridor through the Great Smoky Mountains after flooding and a rock slide closed the major cross country highway for nine days. The highway was already undergoing major repairs from massive damage and washouts during...
AL ranks among safest states for commuters & TN ranks among most dangerous, study...
A personal injury law firm conducted a study to analyze where commuting puts people at the greatest risk. Alabama ranked as one of the safest states and Tennessee ranked as one of the most dangerous states, data shows
Miss Tennessee USA 2025 pageant begins with swimsuit, sportswear, evening gown events | PHOTOS
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The 2025 Miss Tennessee USA and Miss Tennessee Teen USA Pageants kicked off Friday night with the preliminary show, including swimsuit, sportswear and evening gown competitions. Delegates from around Tennessee are competing at Mabry Concert Hall at Austin Peay State University....
Fourth of July events: Where to watch fireworks in Middle TN
All events take place July 4 unless stated otherwise.