Beware — it’s tick time in Tennessee
The most dangerous critter in Tennessee is not a rattlesnake, copperhead or cottonmouth, or the occasional bear or coyote that comes prowling around. Snakebites are rare; tick bites aren’t. Warm weather brings them out, and a bite by an infected tick can be painful and even life-altering. Ticks can...
Trucking terminal cited for public nuisance after clearing trees that used to buffer terminal...
A trucking terminal in Tennessee has been cited for public nuisance after clearing a swath of trees that used to protect a nearby neighborhood from terminal noise and lighting. Crown Enterprises owns the trucking terminal in Smyrna, Tennessee near the Lake Farm neighborhood. The company recently removed a line of trees that served as a […] The post Trucking terminal cited for public nuisance after...
K-9 officer ‘inadvertently’ exposed to concentrated ozone is first to be flown for treatment...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine (UTCVM) said history was made on Tuesday when the first K-9 officer was flown for treatment in Tennessee. K-9 Luca, a six-year-old Belgian Malinois, is a K-9 officer with the Clay County Sheriff’s Department in North Carolina. On...
Man Charged With Murder In Tennessee
A Hopkinsville man who was arrested on April 13th has been charged with murder in Tennessee. Dickson County Sheriff’s Office Captain Jennifer Caruthers says 46-year-old Timothy Durand is lodged in the Dickson County Jail on charges of murder – criminal negligent homicide, false reports, and tampering with physical evidence.
Quiet Towns in Tennessee Where Social Security Can Comfortably Cover Your Lifestyle
Retirement should feel like a reward, not a financial struggle. Tennessee has no state income tax on Social Security benefits, making it one of the smartest states to stretch your retirement dollars. Tucked across rolling hills, river valleys, and quiet countryside, these 19 towns offer affordable living, friendly neighbors, and...
Tennessee Senate passes bill that would restrict PBM-owned pharmacies
The Tennessee Senate has passed SB2040, a bipartisan supported bill that would restrict PBM-owned pharmacies, like CVS, from operating in the state. Representatives with CVS call this a “pharmacy closure bill," saying if its passed, they will be forced to close their 134 pharmacies in Tennessee. Sen. Bobby Harshbarger, the sponsor of the bill counters this claim, saying it would not restrict PBMs...
Contractor responds to complaints in ongoing Smyrna neighborhood dispute
SMYRNA, Tenn. (WZTV) — Concerns continue to grow in a Smyrna neighborhood over the impact of a nearby trucking company, but now a worker at the site is sharing a different side of the situation. Residents in the Lake Farm subdivision have been vocal about ongoing issues they say...
The possibility of measurable snow in Tennessee in May
TENNESSEE — A review of historical weather data shows that while rare, measurable snowfall in May is not entirely impossible in Tennessee, particularly in higher elevations and under specific atmospheric conditions. Climatologically, Tennessee experiences a steady warming trend through April into May, with average high temperatures typically rising into the 70s and 80s by mid […] The post The possibility of measurable snow in Tennessee in...
‘We’re just shocked:’ Parents push back on Williamson County Schools plan to consolidate special...
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WSMV) - Some Williamson County parents are frustrated after the district announced a plan to eliminate a special education program from two of its high schools and consolidate students into other buildings. Under the plan, the district will eliminate the Transition II program, typically serving special education students...
Tenn. lawmakers wrap up session with final votes on key bills
Tennessee lawmakers are holding marathon sessions to finalize decisions on education, immigration, and pharmacy bills before adjourning this week.
