Proposed Tennessee legislation poses to end UT’s ability to grant tenure
The Tennessee General Assembly has proposed a bill that would end the ability for the University of Tennessee to grant any faculty members tenure status on or after July 1, 2026. This would not affect currently tenured faculty. The bill, Senate Bill 1838, was filed for introduction on Jan. 21, 2026.
LIST: THP sets February dates for sobriety checkpoints in East Tennessee
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is slated to conduct several sobriety checkpoints in East Tennessee during the month of February.
Convicted cop killer stays put: Tennessee officially denies parole for Janet Hinds
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Board of Parole has finalized its decision to deny parole in the case of a Soddy Daisy woman convicted in the death of a Chattanooga police officer. The board completed its independent review of Janet Hinds’ parole case and voted to decline her release,...
Rutherford County Mourns Loss of Longtime Dispatcher Aaron Cope, the ‘Calm Voice in the...
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of a foundational member of their team. Former dispatcher Aaron Cope, a 26-year veteran of the force, passed away this past Saturday, leaving behind a legacy of service, expertise, and a uniquely calming presence. Joining the...
Manhunt underway in Brentwood after suspect escapes police chase turned I-65 crash
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (WSMV) - Brentwood Police are searching for a suspect who got away from the scene of a high-speed-chase turned car-crash. Police said the chase started Monday in Spring Hill. Authorities began chasing a vehicle there, but it soon crashed on Interstate 65. Three people ran away from the...
Presidents Day reminder: Post offices are closed, but customers still have convenient USPS options
TENNESSEE — The U.S. Postal Service is reminding customers in Tennessee that Post Office locations will be closed and regular mail delivery will not occur on Presidents’ Day, Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. While retail counters will be closed, customers can still use USPS tools and services that support...
From Medical Call to Murder Charge, Rutherford County Case Nears Plea Hearing Later This...
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS) — A homicide case that began as a reported medical emergency in Murfreesboro is now approaching a critical stage, as the 40-year-old man accused of murder prepares to return to court next week, according to Jennings Jones, Rutherford County District Attorney General... The suspect,...
A look back at Tennessee’s historic 1994 Ice Storm, more than three decades later
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - It has been 32 years since the Ice Storm of February 1994, which stands as a defining moment in Middle Tennessee’s weather history. In February of 1994, Middle Tennessee experienced one of the most memorable and destructive winter storms in its modern history. What began as an unusually warm...
People Travel Across Tennessee Just To Try The Shakes At This Old-School Diner
Milkshakes have a way of pulling people off the highway and straight into a booth, especially when a diner does them the old-fashioned way. Across Tennessee, travelers plan detours and casual road trips with one Nashville stop in mind. Elliston Place Soda Shop, 2105 Elliston Pl, Nashville, TN 37203, has...
‘YES ON 2’ Launches to Support Constitutional Amendment to Ban State Property Tax
A coalition that includes the Tennessee Farm Bureau, Tennessee Realtors, and Tennessee Chamber of Commerce officially announced today the launch of Yes on 2, the single measure committee to pass a constitutional amendment banning a state property tax. Governor Bill Lee will serve as the statewide chairman for the...
