As online child crimes rise, TBI deploys K-9 Marvel to find evidence
According to numbers from the TBI through September 2025, more than 21,000 reports have been filed statewide, nearly 1,000 of them coming directly to the TBI.
Critics of Tennessee’s school voucher program worry that it leaves kids with disabilities behind
Backers of the new school voucher program promised that it would expand school choice for Tennessee families. But critics worry the program leaves students with disabilities behind. The controversial statewide voucher program – called Education Freedom Scholarships – lets families use taxpayer funds to offset the...
WSMV4 Investigates: Witnesses describe THP trooper slamming man to ground
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - For the first time, witnesses are coming forward to WSMV4 Investigates to describe what they saw when a Tennessee state trooper slammed a man to the ground in an incident that was captured on video and posted to social media. Three witnesses who were waiting in...
Tennessee National Guard to mobilize in Memphis for anti-crime deployment
Crime in Memphis has dropped 16% in the last year, according to city data.
Police: Interstate ‘egg attack’ armed robbery story was made up
Police say an alleged I-24 “egg attack” armed robbery was fabricated. The driver threw eggs on his own car and falsely claimed he was attacked before confessing.
7 Best Casino Options Near Tennessee
Tennessee residents wanting casino gaming must cross state lines due to the state’s. constitutional prohibition on gambling. Eight neighboring states provide gaming destinations. within driving distance of major Tennessee cities. Distance varies significantly depending on. your Tennessee location. Memphis-area...
Receiver for Fawn Weaver’s Uncle Nearest Reports Positive Outlook: ‘Fire-Sale Liquidation is Unncessary’
Weeks into a court-supervised receivership, Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey—the award-winning brand created to honor the legacy of Nearest Green, the formerly enslaved master distiller who taught Jack Daniel—appears to be finding its footing. A new filing from court-appointed receiver Phillip G. Young Jr. suggests that...
Murfreesboro seeks public input through survey to shape historic downtown’s future
Murfreesboro's historic downtown has started gearing up for its next chapter and city leaders want you to be a part of it by filling out an online survey.
Middle Point Landfill gets seventh environmental violation of 2025
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WZTV) — Another environmental violation has been documented at Middle Point Landfill, marking the seventh time this year state inspectors have cited the site for compliance issues. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) says during a recent inspection, leachate — a...
La Vergne Police Chief Sends Clear Message: “Don’t Commit Crimes Here”
La Vergne, TN: The La Vergne Police Department isn’t just talking tough—they’re backing it up. On Monday (10/6/2025), Chief Christopher Moews swore in four new officers at City Hall, reinforcing the department’s commitment to keeping the city safe. Dispatcher Chenevert steps into a vital role—she is...
