Black ice, dense fog reported across Middle TN ahead of winter storm
LAFAYETTE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Middle Tennessee saw some dangerous wintry road conditions Thursday morning. Law enforcement agencies in Macon and Putnam Counties are warning drivers of hazardous conditions. Putnam County Sheriff’s Office:. A freezing fog advisory in the county is “causing low visibility and the...
THE BREAKDOWN: Timing and Impacts from Weekend Winter Storm (Thursday 01/22/2026 Update)
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - An ice storm warning has been issued for much of northern Mississippi while a winter storm warning is in effect for western Tennessee and eastern Arkansas. Snow, sleet, and freezing rain are all on the table. Let’s break down what you can expect. It starts...
Tennessee Senators push for body cameras at CoreCivic prison
A Tennessee Senate panel wants officers at a privately-run prison rocked by a 2025 riot to wear body cameras despite opposition from the state’s correction commissioner. The State and Local Government Corrections Subcommittee recommended a pilot program Tuesday for the state’s private-prison contractor, CoreCivic, to...
8:35PM January 22, 2026
MAJOR WINTER STORM ISSUES EXPECTED TO OUR NORTH; STRONG STORMS POSSIBLE SUNDAY LOCALLY… Significant, long-lasting winter weather impacts are expected across parts of north Mississippi, north Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, and surrounding states over the next 3-4 days as a major winter storm moves east across the...
Tennessee Teen Allegedly Stole $75,000 Worth Of Sports Cards, Collectibles
A 19-year-old Tennessee man is facing charges for allegedly stealing some $75,000 worth of merchandise from a sports collectibles store, police said. The Cookeville Police Department said officers responded to 931 Sports Cards and Collectibles on Jefferson Avenue on Tuesday following a burglary that took place...
NWS: Potential for heavy snowfall, ‘dangerous’ wind chills this weekend growing more likely
Forecasters with the National Weather Service office in Paducah are advising area residents to prepare for a winter storm that is growing more likely to bring heavy snowfall to the region this weekend and could have major impacts on travel. A winter storm watch – which means conditions are looking...
11 Tennessee Steakhouses So Good People Don’t Mind The Wait
A good steak has a way of making time disappear, especially when the promise of a perfectly cooked cut is waiting at the end of the line. Across Tennessee, certain steakhouses have earned such devoted followings that diners willingly linger for a table without a second thought. The atmosphere buzzes...
The Exotic Animals You Can Legally Own in Tennessee—And the Ones You Can’t
Tennessee’s exotic pet laws can be confusing for anyone considering owning an animal more unusual than a Chihuahua or a parakeet. The state divides wildlife into legal, permit-only, and prohibited categories, and the rules change depending on the species and its potential risk. Understanding these distinctions...
Tennessee ranks 5th in nation for frozen pipes
As winter weather takes hold across the Volunteer state, State Farm has identified Tennessee as a costly state for frozen pipe claims. State Farm ranks Tennessee as 5th in the nation for frozen pipes and water damage totaling $31 million based on data from 2024 through June 2025. This cost is connected to 1,100...
Tennessee histoplasmosis outbreak grows, claims one life
Tennessee histoplasmosis outbreak reaches 35+ cases with one death. Family says earlier testing could have saved Alyssia Brown's life.
