Tennessee’s oldest town stands against $1.6 billion depleted uranium plant
In mid-October, local musician Gabriel Wilson rode door-to-door on the outskirts of Jonesborough warning his neighbors about a nearby depleted uranium plant’s plans to expand. He had just received a letter from the Washington County Regional Planning Commission letting him know that a rezoning request would...
Teacher Breaks Guinness World Record After Teaching at the Same Tennessee School for More...
Glenda Akin began her tenure at Westmoreland High School in 1963 and retired in September 2024
Influenza Activity on the Rise in Tennessee
Influenza (flu) activity is currently increasing, and it’s important to consider getting a flu shot to protect yourself and those around you. Tennessee typically sees the highest number of seasonal flu cases in January and February each year. ‘’If you haven’t received your annual flu shot, consider doing so...
Tennessee among deadliest states for driving on New Year’s
As drivers in Tennessee hit the road tomorrow to ring in the New Year, new data shows the holiday carries a significantly higher risk for fatal crashes. CarInsurance.com analyzed auto fatalities nationwide during New Year’s to reveal the most dangerous times and places for driving during the holiday. Here’s what the...
Warming Shelters to Open Monday Evening
Due to an extended forecast of dangerously cold temperatures, warming shelters in Manchester and Shelbyville are opening Monday, Dec. 29. A shelter will open in Tullahoma on Sunday, Jan. 4. Manchester. The Ada Wright Center in Manchester will be open from 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 29 through noon on...
Tennessee report finds many infant deaths were ‘probably preventable’
Experts reviewed infant deaths that occurred in 2023 and reportedly found dozens were "probably preventable."
Officers aid former US Olympian, boxing champion during welfare check in TN
MANCHESTER, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Manchester Police Department highlighted the work of two officers during a welfare which involved someone they did not expect to meet. MPD Officers Chatfield and Weathers responded to a welfare check at Circle K on Highway 53 on Tuesday evening. “What started as a routine...
Woman fights off kidnappers on Christmas Eve
A man is in custody after police say he and two others allegedly tried to kidnap a woman outside her home on Murfreesboro Pike Wednesday night.
New laws in 2026 reshape daily life in Tennessee
As we enter the new year, Tennesseans are seeing sweeping changes to how they live, work and interact online. A wide-ranging package of laws approved by the General Assembly and signed by Gov. Bill Lee touches nearly every corner of public life from parental control over social media and stronger protections for...
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...

















