UT professor using grant money to study impact of data centers in southeast, including...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A professor at the University of Tennessee plans on using grant money to study the impact of data centers in the southeast, including Tennessee. Gabe Schwartzman, assistant professor of human geography, is a co-principal investigator of a project funded by a $1 million Alfred P. Sloan Foundation...
This Middle-of-Nowhere Tennessee Café Serves Fried Pies and “Fried Taters” Locals Say Are Worth...
Tucked away on a quiet country road in Rockvale, Tennessee, sits a little cafe that has people driving from all over just to get a taste of homemade comfort food. The Fried Tater Cafe has become famous for its crispy fried taters and sweet fried pies that remind folks of grandma’s cooking.
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Scammers Steal Nearly $40,000 from Rutherford County Resident in Bitcoin Scheme
MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - A Rutherford County resident lost nearly $40,000 Wednesday after falling victim to a sophisticated scam involving fake deputies, spoofed phone numbers, and threats of arrest. The scammers convinced the man to deposit large sums of money into Bitcoin ATMs, claiming it was the only way to...
I Shopped at Every Goodwill in My State—Here’s What I Learned
On any given day in Nashville, you might find thrifting influencer Hannah Henderson elbow-deep in a rack of sweaters, fingers moving with the focus of a seasoned treasure hunter and her cart already brimming with possibility. Thrifting has long been a part of her routine—she’s been shopping secondhand for the past...
I Ate BBQ at 12 Tennessee Smokehouses—Here Are the 7 Worth the Drive
Tennessee is home to some of the best barbecue in America, with smokehouses scattered across the state serving up everything from dry-rub ribs to whole-hog pulled pork. I visited a dozen different BBQ joints from Memphis to the Smoky Mountains, tasting my way through tender brisket, smoky sauces, and pit-cooked...
MTSU police: Student tip leads to 2 arrests, recovery of 9 scooters
Two people have been taken into custody in connection with multiple scooter thefts across the Middle Tennessee State University campus, authorities announced Friday.
This Tennessee Burger Shack Serves Crispy Smash Burgers and Legendary Custard
Tucked away on South Lowry Street in Smyrna, Tennessee, sits a small roadside burger stand that’s become a local legend. Karin’s Kustard & Hamburgers draws crowds daily with its crispy smash burgers, creamy frozen custard, and classic drive-in charm. This modest spot proves that great food doesn’t need...
Wilson County Blasts Lebanon Man’s Mug Over Big-Ticket Theft Rap
Felony Friday lived up to its name in Wilson County, where the sheriff's office spotlighted a Lebanon man accused of a run of serious charges. Deputies publicly named Jackson Hardy Moss and posted his booking photos, flagging alleged offenses that range from theft to joyriding. The department folded the alert into...
Coldest Marches in Tennessee since 1895
Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Marches in Tennessee since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information. Rankings are based on the lowest average temperature in each month. For each of the coldest months listed below, we've included the average state temperature, state-wide highs...

















