‘ICE will not create any changes’: Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office latest Middle TN agency...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is one the many Tennessee law enforcement agencies joining the 287g program. On Aug. 28, RCSO signed an MOA to join the federal 287(g) Warrant Service Officer (WSO) program. According to ICE.gov, the WSO program allows ICE to train, certify...
Gov. Bill Lee speaks on preserving land, creating new state parks
In addition to the creation of the new state parks, Lee affirmed a commitment to existing state natural areas — specifically, he mentioned the Duck River, which is the most biologically diverse river in North America.
MTSU Police offering self-defense training classes
Starting in September, Middle Tennessee State University Police will host self-defense classes for women who want to learn realistic tactics to protect themselves.
Cripple Creek Cloggers Bring Appalachian Dance to Portugal
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – The Cripple Creek Cloggers and the Slim Chance Band of Rutherford County have arrived in Leiria, Portugal, where they will perform traditional Appalachian-style square dancing at international folk festivals over the coming days. The group, now more than 4,100 miles away from home, will also...
Franklin gathers community feedback for long-term preservation plan
City leaders said when they're formulating these plans, sometimes residents are the ones with the best ideas.
Fewer students are in Tennessee’s public schools than before the pandemic
TENNESSEE, USA — Across the state, fewer students are enrolled in public schools than before the pandemic. Current enrollment in Tennessee public schools is 4,000 students fewer in 2024 than 2018. 10news spoke to Celeste Carruthers, a professor of Labor Economics at the Haslam College of Business at the...
Upper parking lot at Burgess Falls State Park closed for construction
Tennessee – Burgess Falls State Park officials announced that the upper parking lot will be closed while construction continues on a new visitor center and other park features. The lower parking lot will remain open, but trailers, RVs, and buses will not be allowed in either lot due to size restrictions.
Investigation underway after burglary at TN forestry office
Non-profit offers scholarships in honor of soldiers killed in the line of duty. At least 2 injured in train vs. vehicle wreck in Marshall County. One was flown to Vanderbilt and the passenger was taken to a local hospital. East Nashville restaurant says over $1K in alcohol stolen in overnight...
THSO Distributes $33.5 Million to Enhance Road Safety Across Tennessee
In a notable move to bolster road safety initiatives, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) is funneling a significant sum into education and enforcement. As reported by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Commissioner Jeff Long of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security...
At least 2 injured in train vs. vehicle wreck in Marshall County
CHAPEL HILL, Tenn. (WSMV) - At least two people were injured in a wreck involving a train and a vehicle in Marshall County on Friday afternoon. The wreck happened at Depot Street and the railroad crossing in Chapel Hill. A flatbed truck was crossing the tracks when it was struck by the train.