‘Poplar’ wildfire spreads, burns hundreds of acres at TN/NC line
MITCHELL COUNTY, N.C (WJHL) – A wildfire, now known as the “Poplar Fire,” is burning across hundreds of acres at the Tennessee-North Carolina border, causing widespread smoke. The fire reportedly started Monday, March 23 at 4 p.m., according to the Poplar Fire Public Information Officer, Allyson Pokrzywinski.
Fresh produce, meat? Check out Middle Tennessee’s top grocery deals
It’s Grocery deals, a weekly roundup highlighting some of the best deals The Tennessean found at grocery stores in Middle Tennessee. The Tennessean looked at weekly circulars from more than a dozen stores, including Middle Tennessee staples like Aldi, Dollar General, BJ's Wholesale Club. Food Lion, Kroger, Walmart,...
School on lockdown due to incident in Rutherford County, MTSU police say
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Middle Tennessee State University Police Department announced that a school has been locked down on Friday morning. MTSU police report that the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office has locked down the Homer Pittard Campus School, “due to a situation occurring in the county.”. Police...
Nissan relocates headquarters to Franklin
Tennessee's auto industry kicked off in 1980, which is when Nissan chose Smyrna for its first U.S. manufacturing plant and moved its corporate headquarters to Franklin.
7 Must-Visit Thrift Stores In Tennessee With Deals You’ll Love
Tennessee is a treasure trove for bargain hunters and vintage lovers alike. From hidden spots tucked in small towns to sprawling thrift stores in the heart of the city, each spot promises unique finds that spark curiosity and delight. Shoppers can uncover everything from quirky home décor to retro fashion,...
Thousands without power in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — More than 4,000 customers across Tennessee are without electricity as of Saturday morning, according to the latest data from PowerOutage.us. Statewide, approximately 4,149 homes and businesses are reported without power out of more than 3.48 million customers tracked, representing about 0.12% of...
MPD and THP Join Forces to Crack Down on Seatbelt Violations
Murfreesboro Police and the Tennessee Highway Patrol are teaming up again—this time with a shared goal of getting more drivers and passengers to buckle up. Both agencies say they’re seeing too many preventable injuries on local roads, and a coordinated seatbelt enforcement effort is one way to turn the trend around.
Most Wanted Alert issued for escaped inmate in Tennessee
ALAMO, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued a Most Wanted Alert for 59-year-old Gerald “Pete” Samples, who recently escaped the Crockett County Jail. The TBI said Samples is wanted by the Crockett County Sheriff’s Office, the TBI and the U.S. Marshals Service. Samples...
Grandmother was arrested for a bank heist she never committed in a state she’s...
It sounds like the kind of story people would reject as too far-fetched if it showed up in a bad crime drama. A grandmother in Tennessee, who according to her lawyers had never been to North Dakota and had never even been on an airplane, was arrested at home, jailed, extradited to Fargo, and left to sit behind bars...
2 students dead after middle school bus crashes in Tennessee
Two students were killed and others were injured after a middle school bus taking them on a field trip crashed in Tennessee on Friday, officials said. The midday crash on Highway 70 in Carroll County involved the bus, a state dump truck and a passenger vehicle, the Tennessee Highway Patrol said.
