Tennessee Senate passes bill that would restrict PBM-owned pharmacies
The Tennessee Senate has passed SB2040, a bipartisan supported bill that would restrict PBM-owned pharmacies, like CVS, from operating in the state. Representatives with CVS call this a “pharmacy closure bill," saying if its passed, they will be forced to close their 134 pharmacies in Tennessee. Sen. Bobby Harshbarger, the sponsor of the bill counters this claim, saying it would not restrict PBMs...
Contractor responds to complaints in ongoing Smyrna neighborhood dispute
SMYRNA, Tenn. (WZTV) — Concerns continue to grow in a Smyrna neighborhood over the impact of a nearby trucking company, but now a worker at the site is sharing a different side of the situation. Residents in the Lake Farm subdivision have been vocal about ongoing issues they say...
The possibility of measurable snow in Tennessee in May
TENNESSEE — A review of historical weather data shows that while rare, measurable snowfall in May is not entirely impossible in Tennessee, particularly in higher elevations and under specific atmospheric conditions. Climatologically, Tennessee experiences a steady warming trend through April into May, with average high temperatures typically rising into the 70s and 80s by mid […] The post The possibility of measurable snow in Tennessee in...
‘We’re just shocked:’ Parents push back on Williamson County Schools plan to consolidate special...
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WSMV) - Some Williamson County parents are frustrated after the district announced a plan to eliminate a special education program from two of its high schools and consolidate students into other buildings. Under the plan, the district will eliminate the Transition II program, typically serving special education students...
Tenn. lawmakers wrap up session with final votes on key bills
Tennessee lawmakers are holding marathon sessions to finalize decisions on education, immigration, and pharmacy bills before adjourning this week.
Tennessee’s highest peak just got its real name back after 165 years
At 6,643 feet, Kuwohi is the highest point in Tennessee and in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and for 165 years, most people didn’t even know its real name. The Cherokee called it Kuwohi long before anyone else drew a map of these mountains. Now the name is back on the signs, and the mountain itself hasn’t changed one bit.
City of La Vergne asks residents to voluntarily reduce water usage as Rutherford County...
LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Like much of Middle Tennessee, Rutherford County is dealing with severe drought. “March, April and May are our three wettest months, and our rainfall has been coming in below normal,” James LaRosa, Service Hydrologist at the National Weather Service Office in Nashville, told News 2.
This Trendy Nashville Bakery Might Have The Best Pie In Tennessee
Nashville is known for its food scene. Whether you're looking for the best restaurants to find hot chicken or a classic meat and three, you'll find it in Music City. And when you're craving dessert, you can head to a trendy bakery that might have the best pie in the whole state: Baked on 8th.
10 Most Unusual Places To Eat In Tennessee You’ll Want To Try At Least...
Tennessee is home to some of the most creative and downright strange dining experiences you’ll find anywhere in the country. From eating inside a former maximum-security prison to watching pirate battles while you chow down, the Volunteer State takes restaurant concepts to a whole new level. Whether you’re a...
One person injured after vehicle crashes into pole in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — One person was seriously injured after a single-vehicle crash early Tuesday morning in the Hyde Park area of Memphis, according to police. The Memphis Police Department said officers responded just before 7 a.m. to a crash at the intersection of Jackson Avenue and Springdale Street. When officers arrived, they found that a vehicle […] The post One person injured after vehicle crashes into...
