Iowa joins coalition backing Tennessee law to protect children from social media
DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa joins a coalition of 34 states and the District of Columbia in support of a Tennessee law that aims to protect children from social media harm. The law alleges that social media companies use addictive and destructive strategies to get children hooked on their platforms despite studies showing...
Tennessee gas prices continue steady decline ahead of fall break
NASHVILLE — Gas prices continued to decline across Tennessee last week, falling four cents on average. The state’s average price for regular gasoline is now $2.71 per gallon — seven cents less than one month ago and 14 cents less than one year ago, according to AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Tennesseans are beginning […]
Two people arrested following drug bust in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — A narcotics investigation by the Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Office led to the arrest of two people following a search at Pikeville Townhouses on October 9. Sheriff Jimmy Morris said detectives executed a search warrant at a home on Rockfort Road that resulted in the arrests of Timothy Brett Hendon and Erica...
New data shows Tennessee firearm deaths have reached record highs
NASHVILLE — Tennessee has reached a devastating new milestone: firearm deaths are higher than ever recorded, with sharp increases in homicides and youth fatalities, according to new government data for 2023, the most recent year where complete death statistics are available. The total number of firearm fatalities in...
Number of ‘No Kings’ protests planned throughout TN in mid-October
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - More than 30 “No Kings” protests are scheduled in Tennessee for mid-October. “No Kings” protests have been scheduled from Memphis to Nashville to Knoxville on Saturday, October 18. Not only will these protests be held throughout Tennessee and the U.S., but there are...
Nonprofit offering free food boxes for furloughed federal workers
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Thousands of federal workers across Alabama are furloughed or working without pay as the Government Shutdown continues into another week. However, one non-profit is working to ensure no one goes hungry. OneGenerationAway, a Franklin, Tennessee-based nonprofit, is ramping up its efforts...
VERIFY: Yes, you must comply with a traffic stop by an unmarked police vehicle...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Memphis Safe Task Force has made more than 800 arrests and nearly 2,500 traffic citations for some minor violations. It's been almost three weeks since it launched. The increase in law enforcement comes with growing concern about being stopped by unmarked law enforcement vehicles. QUESTION:
OSHA violations reported prior to massive explosion at Tennessee facility: documents
As investigators continue to comb through the wreckage of an explosion in Tennessee that left 18 people unaccounted for Friday, Nexstar's WKRN has learned more about the company that operated the facility.
Folklore Forecast Suggests a Cold, Snowy Winter for Middle Tennessee — But Science Says...
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - As autumn settles across Middle Tennessee, the region’s favorite old-time forecasting traditions are offering their own predictions for the winter ahead — and according to local folklore, this one could be cold and snowy. From woolly worms to persimmon seeds, nature is said...
Answers in Tennessee deadly explosion could take weeks
(The Center Square) – The losses at the Accurate Energetic Systems are staggering, Gov. Bill Lee said of the explosion that killed 16 people on Friday. The explosion at the plant in Bucksnort was so strong it registered as an earthquake with a 1.6 magnitude, according to the U.S. Geological Survey's National...

















