No Kings Day of Action Returns to The Avenue Oct. 18 with Peaceful Protest
Murfreesboro, TN – A week away--next Saturday (10/18/2025) Murfreesboro Indivisible supporters will gather from 2:00 until 4:00 that afternoon for the second second nationwide No Kings Day of Action. The group will rally on the public sidewalk between Mimi’s Café and Chili’s at The Avenue on Medical Center Parkway.
Rutherford County Fire Marshal Deployed to Scene of Fatal Explosion
Murfreesboro, TN - Rutherford County’s Fire Marshal Joshua Sanders was among the first specialized responders called to assist in the aftermath of Friday morning’s deadly explosion at the Accurate Energetic Systems (AES) facility in McEwen, Tennessee. Acting at the request of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms...
Historic jail in Shelbyville plans to open for public tours
The jail was built in the 1860s, just after the Civil War, and was the county's primary jail until the late 1980s when a newer jail was built. The Bedford County Rock jail is located just off the square in Shelbyville.
Police arrest suspect in deadly shooting in Murfreesboro
Officials announced Friday night that a suspect was taken into custody Friday night.
Tennessee moves to extend teacher license terms, add flexibility as vacancies remain high
A report by the National Education Association recently ranked Tennessee No. 38 in the country for average teacher pay. While state officials said that the overall teacher shortage has improved, vacancies remain high.
Explore Tennessee’s Amish Heartland at These Popular Markets
Tennessee, where rolling hills meet storied traditions, is a state that knows how to showcase its Amish heritage through vibrant markets filled with handmade goods, unbeatable baked treats, farm-fresh produce, and unmatched hospitality. As a tourism editor journeying through Tennessee’s countryside, I’ve tracked down...
State Farm Faces Class-Action Showdown in Tennessee
Big news for Tennessee policyholders. Late last week, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals gave the green light for a massive class-action lawsuit against State Farm to move forward. We’re talking about 90,000 individuals banding together to challenge how State Farm calculated insurance payouts for totaled vehicles....
Two people arrested following drug bust in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — Two people, including a juvenile, were arrested Friday following a traffic stop in Mt. Juliet, according to police. Officers stopped a vehicle on I-40 West for a window tint violation. During the stop, authorities discovered a firearm, drugs, and drug paraphernalia in the vehicle. The 30-year-old driver,...
Tennessee bomb factory worker’s ‘heart just sunk’ after miraculous escape minutes before explosion
The explosion at Accurate Energetic Systems in Tennessee was so powerful it could be felt many miles away. Up to 18 people are missing and one surviving employee has spoken of his shock
Tennessee Man Arrested in Dandridge on Human Trafficking Charges and Faces Extradition to Georgia
A Dandridge man has been taken into custody on charges of human trafficking and criminal attempt after being tracked down by authorities, based on a warrant out of Whitfield County, Georgia. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee, detailed the arrest of Vaughn Dewayne Scarbrough, age 54, which took place at...

















