Business owner tracks down stolen equipment, leads police to suspects
A Middle Tennessee business owner got tired of waiting around after his equipment was stolen, so he took matters into his own hands.
10 Tennessee Towns Where You Can Actually Live on Nothing but Social Security
There are many Tennessee towns where you can comfortably live on Social Security alone, thanks to affordable housing and an overall low cost of living.
Using prayer as protest, Tennessee clergy disrupt debate to deny education to immigrant children
Debate over a bill to deny certain immigrant children the right to an education was disrupted Monday as two Lutheran pastors knelt in front of a House committee room and recited the Lord’s Prayer. Others in the audience soon joined from their seats. The bill (HB793/SB836) by Sen. Bo Watson of Hixson and House...
76-Year Prison Sentence Issued For Deadly Incident At Humboldt School Gym
Gibson County, Tenn.–A Gibson Co. man was sentenced to 76 years in prison for murder and attempted murder following an incident at the Humboldt High School gym in 2021. On April 7, 2025, in the Circuit Court of Gibson County at Humbolt Law Court, defendant, Jadon Hardiman, age 21, was sentenced by the Honorable...
Trader Joe’s continues Tennessee expansion, announces opening day for Murfreesboro store
Trader Joe's will open its first store in Murfreesboro and seventh in Tennessee Thursday, spokeswoman Nakia Rohde said. The chain's shoppers in Rutherford County will gain a shorter commute when the Trader Joe's opens at 2305 Medical Center Parkway by Robert Rose Drive and near The Avenue Murfreesboro shopping...
Real ID begins May 7
The Tennessee Real ID start date nears as officials are working to make sure people know what they're needed for.
Former Tenn. Inmate Disciplinary Board chair pleads guilty to statutory rape
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The now-former chair of a board designed to review “good behavior” credits for Tennessee inmates has pleaded guilty to statutory rape. District Attorney Frederick Agee confirmed Monday that Vanessa Murtaugh, former chair for the Tennessee Inmate Disciplinary Oversight Board, pleaded guilty to...
Secretary of State Tre Hargett Warns Tennesseans
(NASHVILLE, Tenn. )— As communities across Tennessee recover from devastating tornadoes and flooding, Secretary of State Tre Hargett warned Tennesseans to remain vigilant about potential scams as they consider supporting those impacted. “Tennesseans are among the most generous supporters of charitable causes, and too...
Tennessee bill aims to close loopholes in animal abandonment as shelters see more intakes
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. — A new bill looks clarify current Tennessee law regarding the abandonment of animals. East Ridge Animal Services says they see dogs and cats left to fend for themselves all the time. They tell us that for most pet owners, the issue boils down to a...
Bill pushing to teach TN students marriage before kids as one key to success...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A bill that would require Tennessee public schools to teach certain keys to a successful life is now headed to Gov. Bill Lee’s desk. On Monday, HB 0178/SB 0471 passed in the House 73-20. The bill already passed in the Senate with the following amendment: “AMENDMENT #1 changes the effective...
