Drivers in these 5 Southeastern states should expect increased patrols as ‘Operation Southern Slow...
ATLANTA (WRBL) — A speed enforcement and awareness campaign in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee will return next week for its ninth year. ‘Operation Southern Slow Down’ will kick off on Monday, July 13, and run through July 19, 2026. The highway safety office and state law enforcement agencies fr
Gov. Lee says execution protocols will stand after botched attempt
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Gov. Bill Lee said Tuesday that Tennessee’s execution protocols will remain unchanged following a failed execution attempt in May, marking his first public comments on the matter since the incident. Lee made the remarks during a stop in Knoxville, where he told reporters that the...
Another Earthquake Shakes Eastern Tennessee
For the second time in as many days, another relatively weak earthquake has hit eastern Tennessee giving people a gentle shake there. According to USGS, at 7:41 am this morning a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck from a depth of 7.5 km near the town of Tellico Village which is roughly 30 miles southwest of Knoxville. Thi
‘I Just Want Their Badge’: Questions Mount After Black Man Dies In Tennessee Jail...
It was four Tennessee cops against a non-combative Black man last week, tasering him and yanking on his locs, when one of the officers said, […] ‘I Just Want Their Badge’: Questions Mount After Black Man Dies In Tennessee Jail Days After Cops Allow Police Dog to Maul Him While Restrained
RMEF Support Enhances Oak, Hickory Stands in Kentucky
Elk continue to thrive in the hills and hollers of the Bluegrass State since their reintroduction in 1997, thanks in part to RMEF’s steadfast support in helping to conserve and enhance habitat throughout the herd’s range. To date, RMEF’s work in Kentucky and Tennessee totals nearly 360 projects across almost 169,000 ac
Middle Tennessee’s sweltering heat is gone for now, but not for good. Here’s when...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Another heat wave is in sight in Middle Tennessee. We recently closed out our second heat wave of the year and it was a major one, lasting a full week. A new record-high temperature was set on Friday, July 3, of 101 degrees Fahrenheit. Other temperature records were nearly tied.
Pancake Lovers Travel From Across Tennessee To Eat At This Iconic Restaurant
Tucked away on a quiet street in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Aretha Frankenstein’s has become one of the most talked-about breakfast spots in the entire state. People drive hours just to get a taste of their legendary pancakes, and once you visit, it’s easy to understand why. This funky, punk-themed...
Strong storms, localized flooding possible across region this week
The National Weather Service in Morristown is warning of the potential for strong thunderstorms and localized flooding across Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia and Southwest North Carolina through at least Monday. […]
Murfreesboro cat cafe warns guests of measles after an infected person visits
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Catfeine Cat Cafe said they were notified by the Tennessee Department of Health that a person unknowingly infected with measles was present at the cafe on either June 29 or June 30. The cafe is warning guests who may have been there that day to...
Tennessee’s voter registration deadline is tomorrow. Here’s what to know.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Looking to use your right to vote? Tomorrow is the deadline to make that happen in this year’s elections in Tennessee. Tuesday, July 7, is the voter registration deadline to cast your ballots in the state and federal primary and state and county general elections this August.
