Murfreesboro TN

Headlights meet holiday glow the moment you roll toward the grandstands of Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee, and the night begins to hum in color. The hillside curves cradle ribbons of LEDs that sweep along the track as if the cars never quit, trading speed for sparkle while music threads softly through the valley.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Four years ago, Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky were impacted by one of the largest tornado outbreaks on record. On Dec. 10 and 11, 2021, a tornado outbreak impacted areas from Arkansas and Missouri all the way into northern Indiana and Ohio. There was a total of 66 tornadoes; 16 of […]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) - FOX 17 News is in a Code Red Weather Alert for very cold air moving in. A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect until noon Monday. Wind chill values could drop a few degrees below zero by early Sunday morning. Expect lows in the low to...

TENNESSEE — Numerous school systems across Tennessee will operate on delayed schedules or remain closed on Monday, December 15, 2025, as districts respond to hazardous morning conditions. Several counties announced two-hour delays, including Cannon, Clay, DeKalb, Fentress, Grundy, Hickman, Houston, Jackson, Overton,...

WASHINGTON (WVLT) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture, or USDA, is providing an additional $38.1 million to help East Tennessee farmers affected by Hurricane Helene last year. Announced by U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Stephen A. Vaden, the block grant agreement with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture...

Whataburger is closing four Middle Tennessee locations this month, even as the chain launches its 12 Days of holiday deals for rewards members.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Tennessee employers laid off more than 8,500 workers in 2025 compared to 7,320 last year, according to the Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development. This is about a 19% increase in layoffs, with WARN notices impacting 8,691 Tennesseans to date. As of 2023, 5,168...

Larry Wheelon charged with aggravated animal cruelty related to soring. Larry Wheelon, a well-known member of the Tennessee walking horse circuit, was arrested and charged April 25 with one felony count of aggravated cruelty to livestock related to soring. The USDA veterinarian present for the raid found 19 of his 27...

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County residents have a front-row seat tonight, December 13–14, 2025, as the Geminid meteor shower reaches its peak. Known as one of the most reliable and dazzling annual showers, the Geminids are expected to deliver a colorful spectacle across Middle Tennessee skies. If the weather...

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rhonda Allen, a former Rutherford County Commissioner representing the Smyrna area and a longtime small business leader, has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of public service, faith, and deep community impact. Allen previously served on the Rutherford County Commission and ran for...