Flu Cases Rise, Overdose Crisis Deepens, & Multi-State Recalls Impact TN | Feb. 16,...
Flu activity climbs across Rutherford County as the Nashville-Murfreesboro-Franklin region enters a moderate flu zone, with 5.2% reporting influenza-like illness and Tennessee ranking among the highest flu activity states nationwide. Neighboring Coffee County schools close after attendance drops below 90% amid a mix...
Multiple schools in Tennessee to close Monday
TENNESSEE — Many public schools across Tennessee are expected to be closed Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, in observance of Presidents Day, though some districts will remain open. Presidents Day, officially recognized as Washington’s Birthday, is a federal holiday observed each year on the third Monday in February. In 2026,...
14 Tennessee Restaurants With Outdoor Seating That Make Evenings Feel Special
Evenings feel different when dining happens outdoors, with fresh air, soft lighting, and time that seems less demanding. Tennessee offers plenty of restaurants that understand how to turn a simple meal into something more memorable once the sun starts to dip. Patios, courtyards, rooftops, and garden tables create...
Area wrestlers qualify for TSSAA state championships
Nearly 20 Cheatham County high school wrestlers are headed to state. Competitors from Cheatham County Central, Harpeth and Sycamore qualified for the TSSAA boys wrestling state championships, scheduled for Feb. 20-21 at the Williamson County Ag Expo Park in Franklin. Qualifiers earned their spots based on...
Tennessee Task Force to Tackle Landfills with Several Nearing Capacity
Tennessee lawmakers are looking to address how quickly landfills are filling up across the state. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation recently pointed out how close many landfills are to reaching capacity. A new state appointed taskforce aims to dive deeper into how Tennesseans can keep certain...
After failed land swap, McDonald Farm to become new Tennessee state park
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee — A new Tennessee state park is coming to McDonald Farm, according to the Hamilton County Mayor's Office. Governor Bill Lee's proposed state budget includes $45.3 million to help transform more than 1,300 acres of the historic property into the state’s next great state park, Mayor Weston...
Tennessee collects $3 billion in corporation net income taxes in 2024
Tennessee's tax revenue for 2024 totaled $24.2 billion, of which corporation net income taxes accounted for $3 billion, representing 12.6% of the total collections, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC). The State Government Tax Collections (STC) survey tracks...
10 Ways Tennessee Is Connected to the American Revolution
This year is the United States’ Semiquincentennial year. That means that on July 4, 2026 this country will be 250-years-old. That is half of the age of the Roman Empire. And a fraction of the longest empire in history — the Egyptian Empire. It lasted more than 3,000 years. America may have quite a few years to go to...
Tennessee’s ~ Murder Mystery ~ Dinner Train Rides
Amidst the rolling hills and scenic landscapes of Tennessee, an exhilarating and interactive experience awaits those with a taste for mystery and intrigue. Murder mystery dinner trains combine the thrill of live theater with the tranquility and charm of a leisurely train journey, offering participants a unique way to...
People Drive From All Over Tennessee To Try This Legendary Breakfast Restaurant
Early mornings in Tennessee have a certain rhythm, and few places capture it quite like Sawyer’s Farmhouse Breakfast. The scent of fresh pancakes and sizzling bacon greets guests as plates piled high with comfort classics make their way across busy tables. Fluffy biscuits, golden waffles, hearty omelettes, and...

















