Tennessee inmate allegedly directed meth trafficking ring from prison; 11 charged
An inmate inside a Tennessee prison allegedly helped direct a large-scale methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy using contraband cellphones, leading to federal charges against 11 people.
Visual: Mapping Tennessee’s current and proposed data centers
Tennessee is at the forefront of data center proliferation and is set to continue receiving significant investments in new projects which could lead to higher energy costs, according to a report released by ThinkTennessee. Over the past decade, Tennessee has benefited from a shift in tech-sector investment away from Ca
If You Love Haunted Legends, These Tennessee Roads Belong On Your Bucket List
Tennessee has ghost stories woven into its landscape like fog rolling over the mountains at dawn. From the Smoky Mountains to the rolling hills near Nashville, certain roads carry legends that have spooked travelers for generations. Whether you believe in spirits or just love a good scare, these haunted highways...
The nation’s biggest public utility just doubled down on coal, gas, and nuclear
The Tennessee Valley Authority is revising its Integrated Resource Plan to prioritize nuclear, gas, and coal over renewable energy sources due to changes in federal regulations and market trends. For the past four years, Angie Mummaw has been told the gas-fired electrical plant the Tennessee Valley Authority is buildin
These 10 Massive Tennessee Secondhand Shops Are Every Bargain Hunter’s Dream
Tennessee thrift stores offer more than just great deals—they’re treasure hunts waiting to happen. Whether you’re hunting for vintage fashion, furniture to flip, or everyday essentials at rock-bottom prices, the Volunteer State has some seriously impressive secondhand shops. From Chattanooga to Nashville and everywhere
Federal funding to bring ambulances to rural Tennessee counties
Packets detailing the program were just sent out at the end of June, and TASA is now working to facilitate the new funding to rural counties across the state.
Severe Weather Set to Roar From Plains to Mid-Atlantic
A trio of fronts will produce clusters of severe thunderstorms today. Most of these storms will target the northern and central Plains, parts of the Tennessee and Ohio valleys, and the Mid-Atlantic. Heat and high levels of moisture will provide plenty of instability for storms to form this afternoon and...
FBI executes early-morning search at middle TN property
SMYRNA, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Federal Bureau of Investigation has confirmed to WSMV4 they executed a search warrant Thursday morning in Smyrna. “I can confirm that the FBI executed a federal court authorized search warrant in Smyrna this morning,” an FBI spokesperson wrote in an email. “As this is an ongoing investigation
Former Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt inadvertently helped create one of the SEC’s fastest rising...
Former Tennessee Volunteers head coach Jeremy Pruitt inadvertently helped launch the career of one of college football’s fastest rising head coaches. Former Tennessee Vols head coach Jeremy Pruitt doesn’t have an impressive coaching tree, but he did inadvertently help jumpstart the career of one of college football’s f
After failed execution, Gov. Lee says no moratorium, no protocol changes for lethal injection
It’s unlikely Gov. Bill Lee will call a death penalty moratorium before Tennessee’s next execution. Calls for a temporary suspension, investigation and corrective action plan have been ramping up since May. That’s when the Tennessee Department of Correction tried and failed to execute Tony Carruthers. The medical team.
