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Tennessee has been on a hot streak for years — no state income tax, booming cities, and plenty of Southern charm. But in 2026, the growth that once felt exciting is starting to feel exhausting. For some residents, the Volunteer State is no longer volunteering the lifestyle they signed up for.

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Knoxville, Tennessee – Winter weather chances are increasing across eastern Tennessee, with snow probabilities now ranging from 15% to 35% as a coastal storm system strengthens and colder air settles into...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed another executive order aimed at helping restore power to thousands of residents following the recent winter ice storm. Gov. Lee announced the signing of Executive Order 111, a direct response to the severe winter weather and the “significant transportation...

Tennessee’s restaurant landscape has experienced a noticeable wave of closures in recent months, affecting everything from long-running local favorites to national chain outlets. Rising costs, lease challenges, and shifting consumer…

Anderson County Mayor Terry Frank is alerting Tennesseans to potential scam calls spoofing her office number. The office is getting reports that Frank’s office phone number is being spoofed by scammers claiming to be with the state of Tennessee. The scammers are reportedly calling about health care matters and...

Following the recent ice and snow events in the southeast, several electric companies are seeking assistance to restore power for their customers. Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative is providing support to Middle Tennessee Electric, deploying a team of SVEC line workers on Monday afternoon to Nashville and...

The National Weather Service in Memphis, Tennessee, released a preliminary summary of snow, sleet, and ice accumulations from the winter storm that impacted the region over the weekend. The report offers a rough estimate of the storm’s impacts, noting that some minor adjustments may be made as additional delayed...

Sparta, Tennessee isn’t just a town with surprisingly reasonable rent prices – it’s a hidden gem nestled in the heart of the Volunteer State that might just be the answer to your “where should I move next?” dilemma. You know how sometimes you stumble upon...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Health reported three confirmed weather-related fatalities Sunday night. All the victims were in West Tennessee counties: one in Crockett, one in Haywood, and one in Obion. According to the Haywood County Sheriff’s office, the victim who died in Haywood was a 66-year-old...

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS) - If you heard a sudden boom Monday night — or even felt your house jolt — you weren’t alone. Residents across Rutherford County phoned and emailed WGNS with reports of loud cracks, thuds, and what many thought were blown transformers or distant explosions. But the real culprit wasn’t...