Kayak drowning is year’s 25th boating fatality
A man drowned when his kayak capsized during a recent outing on Cheatham Lake, becoming the state’s 25th boating-related fatality of the year. Officials said the 21-year-old Texas man was kayaking with his brother when the accident occurred. Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency investigators said he was not wearing a...
Tennessee death row inmate declines to choose between the electric chair and lethal injection
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee death row inmate Harold Wayne Nichols on Monday declined to choose between the electric chair and lethal injection for his Dec. 11 execution, meaning the state will default to lethal injection. Nichols was sentenced to death in 1990 after he was convicted of raping and murdering...
Ethics Complaint Filed Against Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr Alleges Misuse of Office and...
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A formal ethics complaint was filed with the Rutherford County Ethics Committee alleging multiple violations by County Mayor Joe Carr, including misuse of public office, personnel, and property for personal gain, attempted interference in official proceedings, and orchestrating politically...
WATCH: Mid-South among most cost-burdened for groceries
Groceries may feel more expensive in the Mid-South than in any other part of the country. That’s because Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee rank at the top of the list for states that are cost-burdened by groceries.
I-40 reopens in Wilson County after deadly crash
At least one person was killed in a crash on Interstate 40 in Wilson County Tuesday morning.
SNAP cuts hit Tennessee, local leaders urge community support
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — State Rep. John Ray Clemmons is urging Middle Tennesseans to step in and support local food banks as families across the state grapple with the sudden loss of SNAP benefits during the ongoing federal government shutdown. SNAP benefits officially stopped on November 1, leaving roughly...
Tennessee governor to increase private school vouchers based on revenue
Tennessee’s budget outlook will determine the number of new private school vouchers the state funds in 2026, according to Gov. Bill Lee. The Department of Education declined to make estimates during budget hearings on the amount of money it plans to spend on K-12 education for fiscal 2026-27 or the number of vouchers...
Veterans Day means free meals, discounts for military at these restaurants in Tennessee
Veterans Day is a federal holiday that honors military veterans of the United States Armed Forces , and restaurants often offer deals to commemorate the occasion. Veterans Day is a recurring holiday that falls on Nov. 11 every year. This year, it takes place on a Tuesday. The primary difference between this holiday...
Rutherford County grand jury indicts man accused of injuring 5, including mother and baby,...
A Rutherford County grand jury indicted a man accused of injuring five, including a mother and her baby, in an April crash.
Weigel’s Egg Nog is Back In Time for the Holidays
Weigel's locally crafted Egg Nog is back and available now through the end of the year. Weigel’s has announced the return of its beloved Weigel’s Egg Nog, a rich and creamy holiday classic made in east Tennessee and bottled fresh for guests. The seasonal favorite is available now through the end of the year at all...

















