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Tennessee is known for its scenic rivers, forested wetlands, mountain streams, and vast reservoir systems. These waterways support an impressive variety of wildlife, including one of the state’s most ancient and misunderstood reptiles: the snapping turtle. Although many Tennessee residents have seen a snapping turtle c

TENNESSEE — Parts of Tennessee are at risk for severe thunderstorms Monday afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center. The Storm Prediction Center has placed portions of the southern Appalachians, including eastern Tennessee, under a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe

A Smyrna teenager faces multiple charges after an incident involving a Metro police officer that led to shots being fired.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — FOX 17 News is in a Code Red Weather Alert for storms heading to Middle Tennessee late Sunday into early Monday morning. The storms will start as early as 10:00 p.m. in southern Kentucky counties and reach the Nashville area between 2:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. There is a small risk for strong stor

University of Tennessee Extension this week warned Tennessee farmers that tick infestations are spiking across pastures and fence lines, with a warm, wet spring creating prime real estate for the bloodsuckers. Producers around the state are reporting dense clusters of ticks on cattle and along tree lines, and Extension

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Animal cruelty happens in every state, and Tennessee is no exception. Whether you’ve spotted a dog chained without water in the summer heat or witnessed something more severe, knowing how the state’s reporting system works is the first step to

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, the burden of that disease isn't spread evenly across the country, with multiple states in the South seeing disproportionately high death rates that show significant geographic differences in he

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Most of this Father’s Day will be dry, until late tonight. Watch for areas of dense morning fog early today. A Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 8 a.m. for southwest Middle Tennessee. This afternoon will be partly cloudy, breezy, and hot. There’s an...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - It was a day of food, fellowship and appreciation Saturday for East Tennessee veterans. The Vietnam Veterans of America Captain Bill Robinson Chapter hosted its annual free veterans picnic at French Broad Veterans Memorial Park. Veterans, along with active-duty military, reservists and their g

But did you know that severe thunderstorms can also produce something called a derecho?