Tennessee lawmakers introduce plans to end state grocery tax
Democratic lawmakers in Tennessee have introduced a new policy that could affect wallets around the state. The End the Grocery Tax by Closing Corporate Loopholes Act (SB 2511/HB 2007), proposed by Sen. Charlane Oliver and Rep. Aftyn Behn, seeks to eliminate Tennessee's 4% sales tax on groceries, which is among the...
One person arrested after jumping from roof of meth lab in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — A Jonesborough man was arrested after deputies discovered a suspected methamphetamine lab at a home in Washington County. According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the 100 block of Tipton Road after receiving a tip about a possible meth lab. When they arrived, deputies...
1,000-mile severe storm threat charges to East Coast mid-week following dangerous tornado threat in...
A severe weather threat is expected to affect the Heartland and the eastern seaboard starting Wednesday through Thursday.
Mt. Juliet’s Coordinated Policing Jails Another–Now La Vergne is Getting That Image!
MT. JULIET, TN (WGNS) - Police in nearby Mt. Juliet, just across Percy Priest Lake from Rutherford County, are continuing their steady push against offenders moving through the city. That effort paid off again Saturday afternoon when a license plate reader alert flagged a vehicle tied to felony crimes, leading...
I Ordered Fried Catfish at 13 Tennessee Restaurants—These 8 Were the Real Deal
Tennessee knows how to fry catfish right. After visiting 13 different restaurants across the state, I found eight places that truly stood out from the crowd. These spots serve up crispy, golden fillets that make you understand why Southerners take their catfish so seriously. 1. Soul Fish Cafe (Memphis) Memphis...
Farmer stands up for privacy — and wins
“I stay in my lane,” said Tennessee farmer Terry Rainwaters — that is, unless someone veers into his children’s. That’s how this second-generation farmer came to be the prevailing plaintiff — at trial and on appeal — in Terry Rainwaters et al. v. Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency et al.
Tennessee Woman Dies During Booking at Hopkinsville Jail
A 31-year-old Brentwood, Tennessee, woman died Saturday shortly after she was booked into the Christian County Detention Center in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, after what authorities described as a suspected overdose. Emergency crews responded to the jail, attempted life‑saving measures and transported her for further...
Missing man found dead in lake in Tennessee, investigation underway
TENNESSEE — The body of a missing Shelbyville man was discovered Sunday on Normandy Lake, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. Officials said game wardens responded to a report of a possible missing boater around 3:30 p.m. Sunday. The report involved 66-year-old Marvin Parker, who family members said...
Tennessee troopers take commercial vehicle out-of-service after finding safety violations and yellow strap fix
The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) sidelined a commercial vehicle after finding serious safety violations on the trailer. On March 5, 2026, THP highlighted a recent commercial vehicle inspection that took place at the Haywood Westbound Scales. The trooper conducting the inspection discovered a broken air ride...
THP running safety checkpoints across Tennessee throughout March
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Tenn. — The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) will set up a series of sobriety checkpoints across the state throughout March in an effort to reduce impaired driving and prevent alcohol-related crashes. Troopers will be stationed at key locations in both urban and rural counties, including Shelby,...
