Tennessee sees rise in black bear encounters as population grows
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — The Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency (TWRA) has issued a warning about increased interactions with black bears as the state's population continues to grow. The agency reports there are nearly 6,000 black bears across Tennessee. In 2024, TWRA received 1,700 emergency calls related to black...
New law puts tattoo artists on the front lines of fighting human trafficking
WKRN News 2 reporter Alexia Tsiropoulos says Tennessee’s new year brings a stack of new laws, “covering everything from human trafficking to domestic violence.” But one of the most unusual changes, she reports, is aimed at tattoo artists – people who normally think in lines, shading, and sterile gloves, not public...
Artemis Healthcare Falls Victim to Ransomware Attack
Tennessee-based Artemis Healthcare has experienced a ransomware attack involving data theft, and email account breaches have been announced by Greater St. Louis Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in Missouri and St. John’s Riverside Hospital in New York. Artemis Healthcare, Tennessee. Artemis Healthcare in Nashville,...
Crossings Year in Review: 25 years of God’s faithfulness, 25,000+ students served annually
This year, Crossings Ministries celebrated 25 summers of God’s faithfulness, and we could never have imagined how He would grow this ministry to serve churches and reach young people with the Gospel. From humble beginnings in 2000 with 1,280 campers at Jonathan Creek, we've grown to serve more than...
Deadly Drug-Resistant Fungus Spreads in Tennessee Hospitals; 189 Cases Reported in 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) — Tennessee health officials have confirmed 189 clinical cases of the drug‑resistant fungus Candida auris in 2025, part of a rapidly growing public health threat that has now spread across much of the United States. The Candida auris fungus, first identified in the United States...
Crews rescue dog stranded in Middle TN river behind Costco
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WSMV) - Crews with the Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department’s water rescue team were able to rescue a stranded dog on Tuesday. The team responded to a report of a stranded dog in the West Fork Stones River off Warrior Drive behind Costco. Crews arrived shortly before 2...
New driving laws aim to improve safety in Tennessee
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — New laws take effect Thursday in Tennessee that could impact your safety on the road. Among the changes, bicyclist hand signals will now be a required part of the driver license exam in Tennessee. “It's been in the manual for a long time. There's a...
Ms. Cheap: A wonderful time of the year for thrift shopping
It is common knowledge that donations to thrift shops surge at the end of the year as people clean out and try to take advantage of year-end charitable giving deductions for tax purposes. Goodwill of Middle Tennessee, for example, just reported that from Dec. 26-31 the number of donations at...
‘It takes just a little more effort’ | Wide turns into other lanes driving...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - How many times have you noticed other drivers who swing wide into other lanes while making turns, sometimes forcing nearby vehicles to brake or swerve? It’s an issue some people have reported to WVLT on the “What’s Driving You Crazy on the Roads?” form.
A gorgeous Welsh-style castle in Tennessee feels too striking to overlook
Tucked into the rolling hills of Arrington, Castle Gwynn looks like a postcard lifted from medieval Wales and quietly placed in Tennessee. The turrets, stonework, and storybook profile turn every glance into a moment of wonder. You arrive expecting a quirky roadside stop and leave believing you discovered a secret...

















