Tennessee death row case draws renewed attention decades later
The case of Christa Gail Pike, the only woman on Tennessee’s death row, is again at the center of a national argument over youth, mental illness and the limits of capital punishment. Three decades after a brutal killing in Knoxville, the state now has a firm execution date and a legal battle that could reshape...
MTSU Physician Assistant Studies director inducted into state Hall of Fame
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Long before she became a statewide leader in physician assistant education, Marie Patterson was a little girl sitting in the stands at Middle Tennessee State University, cheering on the Blue Raiders alongside her father. “I’ve been here in Murfreesboro since I was 5 and I love,...
12 Tennessee Sandwich Spots That Prove Simple Food Still Wins Every Time
Tennessee has a way of making simple things feel extraordinary, and nowhere is that more obvious than at its sandwich shops. From Nashville to Memphis and everywhere in between, the state is packed with spots where fresh bread, bold flavors, and honest ingredients do all the talking. You don’t need a fancy menu or a...
Murfreesboro family goes whole hog into new Belly Laugh Bacon business
For Patrick and Debora Miller, making the bacon at their Murfreesboro-based Belly Laugh Bacon business is about family. The small batch bacon company includes help from many family members — including their four children — which is sold at farmers markets throughout Middle Tennessee. “God has been blessing...
Holloway Graduate Dr. Jessica Supakhan Named Principal of Both Alma Mater and Virtual School
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — The Rutherford County Board of Education has announced a historic homecoming for one of its own. Dr. Jessica Supakhan, the educator responsible for launching the successful Rutherford County Virtual School (RCVS), has been tapped to lead Holloway High School. The appointment, announced by...
💰 Grant Helps Rutherford County Nonprofits Expand Food Aid
Rutherford County has used a state Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to help two local nonprofits—Nourish Food Bank and The Journey Home—upgrade their equipment and vehicles. The funding allowed the groups to buy two vans and new refrigeration and kitchen equipment to safely store and deliver food to residents...
🐶 Playful, Gentle & Loyal Dogs Ready for Adoption in Murfreesboro
Looking for a loyal friend to share your days with? These wonderful dogs at Rutherford County PAWS in Murfreesboro are waiting for loving homes. Each one has a unique personality and plenty of love to give.
One detained after investigation into shots being fired in Murfreesboro led to school lockdowns,...
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WSMV) - Update (12:40 p.m.): The Murfreesboro Police Department reports that officers responded to the area of Glaze Court and Tremont Drive to reports of shots being fired. As a precaution, Discovery School and Bradley Academy were placed on a temporary lockout, meaning no one was allowed...
The Tennessee Whiskey Trail Launches A New Food-Focused Experience With 40+ Restaurants
Kentucky isn’t the only state with its own whiskey trail. Tennessee’s Whiskey Trail features more than 30 distilleries spanning over 700 miles. Beginning on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, they will launch an all-new program called Cork to Fork to celebrate the state’s rich history and traditions surrounding food and whiskey.
TN Senate passes bill to prohibit school districts from suing state over accountability measures
MEMPHIS, Tenn — Tennessee Senate lawmakers passed a bill Thursday, March 26, to prohibit school districts from suing the state over accountability measures. SB0712 aims to prevent a local education agency or public charter school from filing a civil action against the state or an agency or person working for the...
