Tennessee rolls out new, noncitizen driver licenses in 2026
A new law that went into effect Jan. 1, 2026, requires different driver licenses for those who are legal, permanent Tennessee residents — but not U.S. citizens.
Tennessee introduces saliva swabs for DUI cases: Refusal could lead to harsher penalties
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A new Tennessee law changes how law enforcement approaches drunk and impaired driving. The legislation allows officers to collect saliva swabs from suspected intoxicated drivers. Mike Dunavant, the Deputy Executive Director of the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference says those samples...
Major Tennessee poaching bust: Illegal deer kills lead to lifetime hunting ban
Tennessee wildlife officials uncovered one of the most significant poaching cases in Middle Tennessee, involving 50 illegally taken deer heads and other wildlife violations.
4 people found dead at Tennessee home
An investigation is underway after four people were found dead at a home in Tennessee, according to the local sheriff.
Refuse Breathalyzer test in TN, lose your license for 18 months under new law
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Drivers in Tennessee who refuse a Breathalyzer or blood test will automatically lose their license for 18 months, under new DUI laws that went into effect in the state on New Year’s Day. The new laws, designed to strengthen enforcement and increase penalties for impaired driving, also allow officers...
Tennessee Highway Patrol Announces January Sobriety Checkpoints
Troopers will be focused on identifying drivers who may be impaired or driving under the influence, while also ensuring the safety and rights of all motorists. Anderson County – U.S. 441 (Norris Freeway) at Foust Hollow Road. Knox County – State Route 33 (Maryville Pike) at Mount Olive Church...
Tennessee law requires domestic violence training to keep barber, cosmetology licenses
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A law requiring barbers and cosmetologists to go through mandatory training in order to keep an active license to work went into effect Thursday. The Shear Haven Domestic Violence Training became Tennessee state law in 2021, and Wednesday was the deadline for the training to be complete.
Tennessee DUI law brings harsher penalties, roadside drug testing
A new Tennessee law taking effect Wednesday increases penalties for repeat DUI offenders and gives law enforcement officers a new roadside testing tool to screen for drugs.
Ascension Saint Thomas Delivers 2026’s First Bundle of Joy—and Murfreesboro Keeps Growing!
MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - As if Murfreesboro needed reason to brag about its growth, 2026 kicked off with a brand‑new resident arriving right on schedule. Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital proudly announced the birth of the city's first baby of the new year: Banks Thomas Reisser, who made his debut at 5:55...
Kentucky–Tennessee Sky Alert 2026: Among the Best U.S. Eclipse Views
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Louisville, KY / Nashville, TN – Skywatchers across Kentucky and Tennessee will be among the best-positioned Americans to see the most dramatic eclipse of 2026, with viewing conditions expected to...
