Tennesseans among those who spent the least on alcohol last year, report finds
A new report found that last year, Tennesseans were among those who spent the least on alcohol in 2024.
18 states will limit junk food from SNAP benefits next year
(Gray News) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved waivers for 18 states that ban the use of SNAP benefits to buy certain sugary foods and drinks. The USDA has been approving SNAP food-choice waivers since May. Starting in 2026, Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Colorado, Florida, West Virginia, Arkansas,...
Whataburger closing 8 locations this month ahead of next year’s 70-restaurant expansion
The Texas-based burger chain will direct efforts toward growth opportunities, company officials said.
Korea Zinc announces Tennessee-based $7 billion smelter project backed with U.S. funding
Korea Zinc, one of the world's leading minerals and metals companies, is moving forward with a $7.4 billion joint-venture smelter project in the U.S. as Washington moves to reduce reliance on China for critical minerals.
Tennessee mine company plans to sell operations to South Korean metal producer
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Nyrstar, a company who owns several East Tennessee mines and a zinc smelter in Clarksville, plans to sell their mines and a smelter in Clarksville to Korea Zinc. The sale hasn’t been approved yet, but if it is, the South Korean company would take over facilities in East and Middle Tennessee.
Whataburger Hit With Big Setback After Recent Expansion
Texas-born Whataburger is hitting the brakes at several Tennessee locations after a big bite into the Volunteer State’s burger scene. The burger giant recently announced it will close four of its 24 Middle Tennessee locations. The closures come less than four years after its grand re-entry into the region, reports...
Fire extinguished at fast food restaurant in Murfreesboro
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WSMV) - A fast food chain kitchen in Murfreesboro caught fire on Friday night, according to the Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department. Crews responded to a kitchen fire at Krystal on South Church Street, MFRD posted on Facebook on Saturday night. When crews arrived, they entered the restaurant and...
What are the most searched Christmas cookies in Tennessee, other states this year?
The sweet scent of freshly baked cookies wafting from the kitchen is frequently associated with Christmas. However, the type of cookies you're likely to smell can vary depending on the state where you're celebrating the holidays.
Quick Response Prevents Major Fire at Krystal on South Church Street
MURFREESBORO, TN - Murfreesboro Fire‑Rescue crews were called out Saturday (12/13/2025) evening to the Krystal restaurant on South Church Street after reports of smoke coming from the building. Battalion Chief 1 was the first to arrive and confirmed moderate smoke drifting from the hood system vent and inside the...
Tennessee Tech Ranked No. 1 Online Nurse Practitioner Program in the State
Tennessee Tech University’s Whitson-Hester School of Nursing has been recognized as offering the top online nurse practitioner program in the state, according to new rankings from NursePractitionerOnline.com. The digital community of nurse practitioners ranked Tech’s Master of Science in Nursing for family nurse...
