Stewarts Creek Elementary teacher pleads no contest to charge of assaulting peer
The suspended Stewarts Creek Elementary teacher accused of assaulting a peer accepted a "no contest" diversion plea Jan. 5. Rutherford County General Sessions Court Judge Ben E. Bennett told accused first-grade teacher Jill-Marie Haynes that her criminal records can be expunged after completing diversion requirements...
10 Tennessee Buffets Locals Can’t Get Enough Of
Tennessee loves a good buffet, and locals know exactly where to find the most welcoming spreads with real character. This guide gathers beloved favorites and reliable standbys that keep plates full and spirits high across the state. You will spot small town gems, city icons, and community staples that feel as...
TWRA faces multi-million dollar deficit, potential cuts to services
The TWRA faces a multi-million dollar funding shortfall that could lead to program cuts if the state can't find another revenue stream.
Tennessee Valley Quake Alert: Rare East Coast Earthquake Early Tuesday Near Ohio Prompts Preparedness...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Huntsville, Alabama – A rare East Coast earthquake early Tuesday centered near Madison County, Ohio, is renewing preparedness conversations across the Tennessee Valley, a region more accustomed to tornadoes...
Serious Monkey Business: A Monkey Is Caught In Tennessee After Destroying A Music Shop
Talk about some serious monkey business. Police received a call about the rascal around 8 a.m. Sunday morning. After arriving at the scene, they were surprised to find the culprit was a Cinnamon Capuchin monkey. While this primate may have been small, the damage it left behind was massive. Learn just how this monkey...
Dollywood closing for the year!
Today's headlines include the closing of Dollywood for the year, marking the end of the 40th anniversary celebration at the amusement park in Tennessee.
Mayors push for Summer EBT return in Tennessee
Tennessee mayors urge Governor Lee to restore Summer EBT, a $120 food assistance program that helped low-income families in all 95 counties during 2024.
Tennessee official floats full property tax reimbursement for seniors
A Tennessee official proposed full reimbursements of property taxes for homeowners 65 and older who have at least 20 years of state residency. The plan would replace partial relief, cost about 3% of the state's annual budget and aims to prevent tax foreclosures while helping seniors remain in their homes. AI Summary.
The possibility of a foot of snow in Tennessee in January
TENNESSEE — While Tennessee is not typically associated with heavy snowfall, historical weather data show that it is entirely possible for parts of the state to receive a foot of snow or more from a single storm in January under the right conditions. January is climatologically the coldest month in Tennessee,...
Three TN counties reported no murders in 2025
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. — The District Attorney General’s Office of Frederick H. Agee for the 28th Judicial District said in a press release that there were no murders reported in 2025 for the following counties: Crockett, Gibson, and Haywood. The D.A.’s office stated that, according to the Tennessee Bureau of...
