10 Tennessee restaurants suddenly shut down as economy teeters
In 2025, Tennessee is losing more than just restaurants – it’s losing pieces of its everyday life. From beloved bakery cafés to tropical escapes to familiar wings joints, closures across…
Cheatham County Man Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud Charges, Receives Probation and Restitution Order
A Cheatham County man, identified as Jimmy Ray Butts, has entered a guilty plea on tax charges related to false vehicle registration. The admission was accepted by Judge Joshua Turnbow, bringing the case to a close with a sentence of probation and an order for Butts to make restitution in the amount of $1,853. The...
8 Tennessee All-You-Can-Eat Spots Serving Fried Chicken Done Right
Warning: You might leave Tennessee with a fried chicken obsession. In the Volunteer State, fried chicken isn’t just food—it’s a way of life. From crispy golden crusts to juicy, tender meat that melts in your mouth, these spots take comfort food to legendary levels. Tennessee is dotted with hidden gems and beloved...
People Drive From All Over Tennessee To Hunt For Treasures At This Massive Antique...
Just north of Nashville, behind a pair of stoic stone lions and beneath a distinctive red metal roof, the Goodlettsville Antique Mall stands as a time-traveling paradise where yesterday’s treasures await their next chapter. This isn’t just another stop on your Tennessee road trip – it’s a destination that...
Sidelines 100: Shots threaten ex-undercover agent
You’re reading a story from Sidelines 100, a project showcasing a century of student storytelling at Middle Tennessee State University. Sidelines 100 plans to highlight 100 stories from the newspaper archives this fall and spring. This story originally ran in the Feb 14, 1978, edition of Sidelines. Subscribe to...
Isaac’s 17-Year Journey of Flavor and Family in Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro, TN - If you’ve driven past the Walmart on Old Fort Parkway lately, you might’ve noticed something new glowing from the corner of James Luscinski Drive. That’s not just a fresh coat of paint—it’s the newly renovated Opah Greek Grill, and its founder, Magdi Ishak (or “Isaac,” as most folks know him),...
“John Doe” identified after more than 47 years
For more than 47 years, Jessie Lee Williamson’s identity remained a mystery. After more than a decade of DNA testing, Williamson was identified publicly by Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office detective Sgt. Richard Brinkley on Oct. 6 as an unidentified murder victim from Aug. 1, 1978. Sheriff’s detectives and...
The most haunted places in Middle Tennessee
Middle Tennessee has its fair share of spooky places to explore. From haunted amusement parks, mysterious mansions, and spooky prisons, there are plenty of ghost stories across the Volunteer State.
“That’s a Welcome Sign”: Former Burglar in Tennessee Reveals Home Security Mistakes That Make...
NASHVILLE, TN — A Tennessee woman who says she once made a living breaking into homes is now using her experience to help homeowners protect themselves — and some of her warnings are more surprising than you’d think. The former burglar, who goes by @sweetmarie333 on TikTok,...
In-N-Out Burger Opening 3 Restaurants in Missouri’s Neighbor
In-N-Out Burger isn't coming to Missouri yet, but one of its neighbors gets 3 restaurants next year.
