Audit report recommends new standards for juvenile detention centers
A recent audit report of the Department of Children’s Services called on lawmakers to get involved when it comes to accountability standards for publicly run juvenile detention centers.
14 Tennessee Soul Food Restaurants That Are The Real Deal According To Locals
Soul food is more than just a meal in Tennessee it’s a way of life that brings people together around tables filled with fried chicken, collard greens, and cornbread made from scratch. Locals know exactly where to find the most authentic flavors, passed down through generations and cooked with...
Tennessee Local Hears Muffled Noise From Sealed Bag In Dumpster And Realizes Someone’s Inside
No creature deserves to be treated with cruelty, yet too many animals still endure lives of neglect and abandonment. Some are tossed aside as if they don’t matter, while others are left tied up, starving, and forgotten. Thankfully, kindness still exists. For every heartless act, there are people willing...
Duck Stamps Just Paid for 21,000 Acres of New Wildlife Habitat
Wikimedia Commons/U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service – Northeast Region. Every time a hunter buys a $25 Federal Duck Stamp, most of that money goes straight to protecting wetlands. On September 18, 2025, the Department of the Interior announced where $54 million of that funding is headed: four national...
One person dead after being struck by multiple vehicles in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — A 20-year-old woman from Nashville was killed Friday evening after being struck by two vehicles on Bell Road, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department. Police said the crash occurred at approximately 5:40 p.m. in the 600 block of Bell Road. A preliminary investigation determined that the woman...
Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Tennessee, and Ohio Facing Sunday Severe Weather Threat With Damaging Winds...
INDIANA — A fast-moving cold front will bring a multi-state severe weather risk on Sunday, with the greatest threat centered across Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Tennessee, and Ohio. While instability is expected to remain limited, deep moisture and strong forcing will be enough to generate a narrow but intense line...
Jelly Roll Pardoned By Tennessee Governor Over Criminal Past
By Kory Grow, Rolling Stone | Jelly Roll has received a pardon for his criminal record, according to the Associated Press, with Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signing off on the decision Thursday. “His story is remarkable,” Lee told reporters, “and it’s a redemptive, powerful story, which is what you look...
Tennessee’s “Savanna’s Law” domestic violence registry will list repeat offenders
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WHJL) — “Savanna’s Law,” set to take effect in 2026, will establish a registry for domestic violence offenders. The law is named in honor of Savanna Puckett, a 22-year-old Tennessee sheriff’s deputy who was murdered in her home in 2022. The registry will list repeat domestic violence offenders....
‘Thank you, our wonderful guests’: After 21 years, Smyrna restaurant closes its doors
SMYRNA, Tenn. (WSMV) - A restaurant considered by many to be a Smyrna staple is closing its doors after 21 years. The owners of Hickory Falls Wood-Fired Grille and Bar announced earlier this month that they would be closing their business to retire. Its last day operating is December 26.
Video shows Tennessee troopers preventing woman from jumping off bridge
SULLIVAN CO., Tenn. (WSMV) - Video released by the Tennessee Highway Patrol shows the moment authorities rescued a woman who was considering jumping from a bridge the day after Christmas. The incident took place on I-81 South at the 60-mile marker bridge overlooking the Holston River, according to THP. “A...
