‘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...
Police searching for suspect who jumped into river while fleeing in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — Authorities in Smith County are searching for a man who jumped into the Cumberland River while fleeing police during a disturbance call Tuesday morning. According to the Carthage Police Department, officers responded to a reported disturbance in Carthage early Tuesday. When officers arrived, they...
Tennessee Ranks 8th for Cheap Gas, But Williamson County Missed the Memo (Again)
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - (WGNS) Less than 10 days ago, Tennessee cracked the Top 10 list of states with the 9th cheapest gas in the United States. As of Monday afternoon (Feb. 9, 2026), the Volunteer State has inched up another spot, now sitting at No. 8 nationwide, with regular unleaded averaging $2.55 per gallon,...
Tennessee lawmakers propose bill to regulate relocation of unhoused population
Two state lawmakers want to stop the process of homeless people being moved from one community to another without any coordination.
Tenn. board vacates Dollar General’s order for more medical treatment
The Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board on Thursday vacated and remanded a trial court order requiring Dollar General to provide additional medical benefits to an injured employee, finding the lower court failed to apply the correct evidentiary standard when issuing the order. In Johnson v. Dollar General...
Second annual Asher’s Animals stuffed animal donation drive kicks off on Monday
Starting Monday, February 9, the second annual Asher’s Animals stuffed animal donation drive will be taking place.
Tennesseans Can Now Claim a Free Carbon Monoxide Detectors
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) announce the expansion of the lifesaving “Get Alarmed, Tennessee!” free smoke alarm program to include carbon monoxide detectors. Begun in 2012, “Get Alarmed, Tennessee!” is a grant-funded fire safety...
15 Classic Tennessee Eateries That Still Set The Standard
Some places earn loyalty by showing up the same way, day after day, and doing it well. Tennessee’s classic eateries thrive on consistency, balancing familiarity with confidence. Menus stay rooted, kitchens stay busy, and regulars know exactly what to order before sitting down. These rooms feel lived-in, comfortable,...
Fire Destroys Four Downtown Fayetteville Buildings
A fire occurred on the southside of the Fayetteville square during the early morning hours of Sunday, Feb. 8. The Sunday morning fire on the square in Fayetteville has destroyed the buildings housing the Skin Refinery, Mercantile on Market, Young Vintage and The Dance Academy. Heavy equipment has been brought...
Local Jury Conviction Leads to Prison Sentence in 2024 Domestic Assault Case that Occurred...
UPDATE: MURFREESBORO, TN - A 37-year-old man accused of breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s home and assaulting both her and her child in 2024 has since been convicted and sentenced in a Rutherford County courtroom, according to court records... That was Rutherford County District Attorney General Jennings Jones. Since...
