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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A group of Tennessee lawmakers is exploring the idea of equipping prison guards with body cameras, given recent incidents in the state’s institutions. The Tennessee Senate’s State and Local Government Corrections Subcommittee convened on Tuesday morning to discuss the current state of the...

Dozens of new laws took effect this month in Tennessee, touching on everything from criminal justice to pet chiropractors. Why it matters: The laws affect virtually every aspect of life in Tennessee. Zoom in: We've compiled a list of some of the most noteworthy additions. 📄 Domestic abuser registry: Under...

If you’re celebrating Dry January, are sober-curious, or simply interested in alcohol alternatives, and you’re looking for something to imbibe instead of your usual rum, whiskey, or tequila, the folks at Upstate Elevator have the perfect replacement beverage. Known for its cannabinoid beverages, the brand recently...

According to data released by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, 419 people across Tennessee were arrested for driving under the influence in 2024 despite later blood tests showing no alcohol detected in their system: not trace amounts, not borderline results, none.

Despite the urging of county mayors, child advocates, clergy and educators, Gov. Bill Lee has declined to secure millions of dollars in federal funding to provide food to low-income kids by the government’s Jan. 1 deadline. Lee has remained quiet about the apparent decision to forgo approximately $84 million from the...

A Tennessee community is grieving the loss of a beloved drag performer killed in a hit-and-run. Loved ones reflect on their legacy as police continue the search for the driver.

"I have seen people coming in from Florida, California, of course, New York City, all over," Real Nicole Cooper, Real Estate Broker, said. "They just love Nashville."

With the beginning of the new year, the State of Tennessee became the first state to implement a Domestic Violence Registry. Savanna’s Law, enacted as Tennessee Public Chapter 520, went into effect Jan. 1, requiring persistent domestic violence offenders (those with two or more convictions) to register. The law is...

In a family outing to Dollywood took a sharp turn when a situation unfolded that left nearby guests uneasy and on edge. What should have been a normal wait in line slowly transformed into something far more unsettling. Visitors sensed early on that something wasn’t right. But few expected it to escalate into a...

NASHVILLE, Tenn (WZTV) — A new Tennessee law now requires all bail bondsmen to be licensed by the state, placing oversight under the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI). The law took effect January 1. Under the new system, bail bondsmen must register with the TDCI’s Division of...