Missing Tennessee woman found safe in Illinois, Silver Alert cancelled
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A woman missing from Paris, Tennessee who was believed to be in Wisconsin was found safe in Illinois, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation reports. Jean Powell, 89, was reported missing after she was last seen on Saturday, Aug. 30. She was the center of a...
Tennessee nonprofits scramble to aid immigrant crime victims amid new federal rules
For nearly a decade, Catholic Charities of East Tennessee has relied on federal funding to provide legal aid to victims of elder abuse, domestic violence and child sexual and physical abuse. But, earlier this summer, the Knoxville nonprofit was put on notice by the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs: it...
As kids head back to class, all Tennessee public schools must teach gun safety...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — As the new school year begins, public school students across Tennessee will now be required to take gun safety training, making it the first state in the U.S. to mandate this kind of instruction in schools. The law, passed by state lawmakers in 2024, comes...
Manchester Water and Sewer Commission to Ask BOMA for a Feasibility Study to Separate...
At the September 4, 2025 City of Manchester Water and Sewer Commission Meeting, the Commission voted unanimously to recommend to the Board of Mayor and Alderman to order a feasibilty study for an Independent Water and Wastewater Utility. Mayor Joey Hobbs, in his Mayor’s report, told Director of the Manchester...
The Brisket At This Down-Home BBQ Joint In Tennessee Is Out-Of-This-World Delicious
You haven’t truly experienced Tennessee barbecue until you’ve made the pilgrimage to New Moon BBQ in Lebanon, where a giant pink pig stands sentinel on the roof and the brisket will haunt your dreams for weeks to come. This unassuming roadside spot might look like just another barbecue...
CoreCivic announces a new warden at Trousdale Turner Correctional Center
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (WZTV) — CoreCivic has announced a new leadership team at the Trousdale Turner Correctional Center (TTCC.) Senior Warden Allen Beard, Jr. brings over 30 years of experience, including roles with the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) and the Federal Bureau of Prisons, according to CoreCivic....
Coffee County and Manchester City Government Meetings for September 8-12
City of Manchester Committee and Commission Meeting Schedule can be found HERE, however, Thunder Radio has identified errors on the listing. Coffee County Board of Education’s September board meeting will be on Monday, September 8, 2025, at 5:00 pm at 1343 McArthur St, Manchester. Find that agenda HERE. The...
Franklin Police, fire, and EMS team up for successful Harpeth River rescue
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WZTV) — Franklin Police officers sprang into action for a water rescue on the Harpeth River, according to the City of Franklin. The city reported the rescue involved collaboration with Franklin Fire and Williamson County EMS, ensuring the individual received the necessary help. Officers used a...
Dog Agility World Games Heads to Murfreesboro
The Cynosport® Dog Agility World Games Presented by Purina® Pro Plan® is set to return to Murfreesboro, Tennessee, bringing together hundreds of dogs and dog lovers competing for coveted championship titles at the Tennessee Miller Coliseum (304B West Thompson Lane), October 15-19. Hosted by the United States Dog...
PHOTOS: Middle TN saw a beautiful and foggy sunrise on Sunday
The fog was so thick that the National Weather Service issued dense fog advisories for several hours.
