Murfreesboro Police roll out new body cam feature with two-way communication
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — The Murfreesboro Police Department is rolling out a new body camera feature that allows supervisors to communicate directly with officers in real time — a change the department says could significantly improve officer safety. The new Axon body camera includes built-in speakers, allowing...
Thousands without power in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — Thousands of residents across Tennessee are without electricity Friday morning, according to data from PowerOutage.com. As of the latest update, approximately 2,715 customers are experiencing power outages statewide out of more than 3.39 million customers being tracked. Williamson County reported the...
State audit flags repeat problems in Tennessee child care investigations
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A new state audit is raising renewed concerns about how Tennessee investigates complaints involving child care providers, finding that required steps meant to protect children are not always being completed before cases are closed. Auditors with the Tennessee Comptroller's Office say the...
Tens of thousands of Tennesseans face health care, SNAP benefit changes in 2026
Affordable Care Act subsidies, which were expanded during the pandemic, are expiring, meaning millions of Americans will likely have to pay more for health care or go uninsured.
Tennessee New Year Skywatch: Wolf Supermoon Lights Up the First Weekend of 2026
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Nashville, Tennessee – The first weekend of the New Year brings a rare and visually striking night-sky event across Tennessee as the Wolf Moon rises as a supermoon, giving residents their last opportunity...
Federal health insurance subsidies expire
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Millions of Americans are facing steep hikes to their health insurance on Thursday as federal subsidies for the Affordable Care Act expire. That money vanished at midnight with the beginning of the new year, and now many seeking coverage on the government’s insurance marketplace could see their...
New Tennessee traffic law in 2026: Drivers will be required to know bicyclist hand...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Along with new driver license and ID rules going into effect in Tennessee on January 1 is another law that will require new drivers to learn bicyclist hand signals. The legislation, which was signed by the governor in May but goes into effect on New Year’s...
Tennessee state trooper involved in crash while responding to injury crash on interstate New...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Tennessee Highway Patrol reported that a trooper was involved in a crash while responding to another crash on Interstate 24 on New Year’s Eve in Nashville. THP reported that the trooper was responding to the crash on I-24 near Mile Marker 63. While responding,...
Hospitals welcome first babies of 2026 across Middle Tennessee
While most people were celebrating or sleeping during the early morning hours of New Year's Day, multiple women in Middle Tennessee brought new life into the world!
Tennesseans steer into 2026: New laws drive change for motorists, pet owners, and more
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — When Tennesseans ring in 2026, several new state laws will quietly take effect, changing how drivers, pet owners, consumers, and even tattoo artists interact with everyday rules. Here are some of the most notable laws going into effect statewide on January 1. A new law makes...

















