Congenital syphilis spiking across Tennessee and nation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Health officials say they’re concerned about the rise of a disease affecting pregnant mothers and their babies. Hamilton County health officer Dr. Stephen Miller spoke on the rise of congenital syphilis during Monday’s Regional Health Council meeting. Congenital syphilis occurs when a...
Tennessee man arrested after police discover 14 homemade bombs
Police found 14 improvised explosive devices, or IEDs, in Kevin Wade O’Neal's home Saturday while executing an existing search warrant for threatening to kill public officials and law enforcement personnel in Polk County.
Multimillion-dollar lawsuit filed against whiskey distiller Uncle Nearest
Farm Credit Mid-America has accused Uncle Nearest of defaulting on more than $100 million in loans and misusing funds.
Austin Drummond has possibly fled the state: U.S. Marshals
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — New documents filed by the U.S. Marshals Service say Austin Drummond, the man wanted in a quadruple murder in West Tennessee, has possibly fled the state of Tennessee. The document was filed on Friday, stating, “Based on information developed by investigators with the U.S. Marshal Service, USMS Task...
One person arrested following stabbing incident in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — A 21-year-old man faces attempted murder charges after allegedly stabbing another man five times during a fight early Saturday morning. Jordin Henderson was arrested Sunday morning on a second-degree attempted murder charge following the incident on Holbrook Drive around 1:45 a.m. According to a police...
Quadruple homicide suspect possibly fled the state, federal court docs show
LAKE COUNTY, Tenn. (WMC) - A criminal investigator has filed a complaint in federal court after a suspected killer in a quadruple homicide may have crossed state lines. According to court records, Deputy Marshal Darrel Weldon has filed a complaint citing a statewide, cross-agency search for Austin Drummond, the...
One person dead following motorcycle crash in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — A 44-year-old man was killed Saturday night after his motorcycle collided with an SUV in the Madison area, according to Metro Police. Joshua Parsons of Nashville had just left a restaurant near Gallatin Pike and Twin Hills Drive around 10:15 p.m. when the crash occurred. Authorities said Parsons was...
Gas Prices Drop a Whole 3 Cents in TN — Please, Try to Contain...
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Gas prices in Tennessee are down this week, and while that might sound like cause for celebration, don’t go popping the champagne just yet—unless it’s the bargain-brand stuff. According to AAA, the average price of regular unleaded fuel has dropped a whopping three cents statewide over the...
7 No-Frills Restaurants In Tennessee Where The Steaks Are Simply Legendary
Looking for no-frills restaurants in Tennessee with legendary steaks?. These 7 classic eateries offer mouthwatering cuts and straightforward dining experiences without any fancy fuss!. 1. Folk’s Folly Prime Steak House (Memphis) Folk’s Folly isn’t just a restaurant – it’s a Memphis institution that’s been making meat...
Smalls Sliders to enter Tennessee
Smalls Sliders has inked its first deal for Tennessee. The multi-unit agreement will bring for units to the Knoxville metro region, according to a press release. The deal was signed with franchisee Blake McDavid, a multi-unit franchise owner and commercial real estate investor. The first of four units is expected to...