Government rate filings show steep health insurance hikes ahead for Tennesseans
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — As open enrollment gets underway, new federal data shows Tennesseans could face some of the largest health insurance price increases in the country over the next two years, with Memphis families at the center of the surge. Rate review filings for 2026, submitted to federal regulators...
Attorneys urge Tennessee school to allow Christian clubs
(The Center Square) – First Liberty Institute sent a letter to a Tennessee school board, urging approval of a family’s request to start faith-based athletic clubs, after the principal placed the proposal on hold. A Tennessee dad, Josh Gibb, and his sons, students at Smith County Middle School and Carthage Elementary...
Rutherford County Fire Rescue Responds to Double Fires Within Miles
Rutherford County Fire Rescue (RCFR) responded to a structure fire on Lytle Creek road yesterday around 3:00 pm. Minutes later a second structure fire was reported on Strickland Drive approximately over five miles away. Firefighters arrived at the scene of both incidents to find heavy fire conditions. The incident...
PHOTOS | Northern lights visible in parts of Middle Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The northern lights were visible once again Wednesday night in parts of Middle Tennessee with this week’s surge of solar activity. If the geomagnetic storm reaches G4 or G5 strength, much of the southern United States will be able to see the northern lights.
Tennessee astronomer explains everything about the northern lights
Tennesseans were treated to a spectacular show of the Northern Lights on Tuesday and Wednesday night. Have you ever wondered what causes them, and how we can see them this far south? News 2 spoke with a local astronomer to learn exactly that.
Tennessee Kroger Shoppers Shocked as Wild Brawl Breaks Out in Produce Aisle — Fruits...
TENNESSEE — A shocking scene unfolded inside a Kroger grocery store in Tennessee when a fight erupted between several women in the store’s produce section, leaving shoppers stunned and staff scrambling to restore order. According to eyewitness video circulating online, the altercation quickly turned physical, with at...
Mayor Joe Carr Provides Health Update After Training Accident
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr released a video Friday morning to update residents on his condition following a serious training accident at his Lascassas farm earlier this week. In the message, he said: “I’m progressing — well, the pain is pretty significant, as much as I’ve ever had...
Deputies searching for woman missing for over a week out of Franklin
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing woman. Kisha Keeton has been missing since November 3, when she was last seen leaving the Market Master Convenience Store in Franklin at Columbia Avenue and Beasley Drive at around 7:50 p.m.
16-Year-Old Serial Robbery Suspect in Custody
November 13, 2025 – Outstanding investigation by Violent Crimes detectives with assistance from the Canine and Aviation Units resulted in Wednesday’s arrest of serial robbery suspect Karon Simpson, 16, a short time after he held up Dragon Wireless, 1204 Murfreesboro Pike. In addition to Wednesday’s hold-up, Simpson...
Behind the Headline: The Lillelid Murders
Each week, we’re revisiting a story that captured East Tennessee’s attention—and in many cases, reached far beyond.
