Ford’s Garage Inks Deal For Four New Tennessee Locations
Ford's Garage - an officially licensed restaurant chain that features a Blue Oval theme and loads of cool memorabilia - has grown at a truly astonishing rate since its first location opened a few years ago, and it hasn't slowed down one bit, either. Rather, Ford's Garage continues to open new restaurants across the...
8 Peaceful Towns In Tennessee Where Social Security Goes A Seriously Long Way
Looking for peaceful towns in Tennessee where your Social Security check stretches further than you thought possible?. These 8 hidden gems offer budget-friendly living and small-town charm that will make your retirement dollars work overtime!. 1. Jellico. Tucked away in the stunning Cumberland Mountains near the...
Mayor Joe Carr Talks Jail Costs, Forensics Center, and $17M County Building Plan
Podcast Focused on Rutherford County, TN: Today on the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker talked to Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr and had an in-depth conversation on some of the county’s most pressing and expensive issues. The discussion included the possibility of Rutherford County paying for and building a new...
More winter weather this weekend, including snow and a blast of frigid air
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) -FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY – FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. Another brutal blast of arctic air is headed for the Midstate this weekend plus a chance of snow on Friday continuing through Saturday. Light accumulation is possible with a little more expected along the Cumberland Plateau. Saturday...
Rutherford County Schools reverse course, plan 5th snow day Jan. 30
Editor's note: This story has been updated with new information. Rutherford County Schools reversed a previous decision and chose remain closed after snowstorms through Jan. 30, district spokesman James Evans announced Jan. 28. "We had hoped to open schools for students and employees on Friday, but we are not going...
Arkansas linemen describe experience in Tennessee as they restore power
SELMER, Tenn. (KAIT) - North Arkansas Electric Cooperative linemen are working to restore power in Tennessee after severe weather damaged electrical infrastructure in the area. The cooperative sent several linemen to Selmer to assist with power restoration efforts. Andrew Ward, a line foreman with North Arkansas...
Multiple schools in Tennessee announce closures for Thursday
TENNESSEE — As dangerous icy conditions, lingering snow and extreme cold continue days after a historic winter storm impacted Tennessee, many school systems have already announced closures and schedule adjustments for Thursday, January 29, 2026. Officials cite hazardous road conditions, power outages and safety...
Inside The Tennessee Buffet Keeping A Classic All-You-Can-Eat Menu Alive For Decades
Pull up a chair and let your appetite set the pace, because this story is all about a buffet that refuses to fade. Set along the bustle of the Parkway, Shoney’s – Pigeon Forge North serves a dependable spread that has charmed locals and road trippers for years at 3164 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863.
Frost Quakes Reported in Middle Tennessee
People all over Middle Tennessee were left staring at the sky like what in the world was THAT?! late Monday night as mysterious booms and shakes rippled through the ground, only to find out it wasn’t an earthquake, a transformer explosion, or some secret military test… it was frost quakes… nature’s own “surprise...
Tennessee battles winter storm damage, echoes 1994 ice storm destruction
Crews have been hard at work restoring power and repairing damage caused by this weekend's winter storm, and one of the last times Tennessee saw ice damage on a similar scale was more than 30 years ago.
