Supporters of Gary Sutton speak after Tony Carruthers’s botched execution
Supporters of Gary Wayne Sutton, the man convicted of of murdering a brother and sister in Blount and Sevier counties in 1992, are speaking out about concerns with Tennessee's execution protocol after the state's failed execution of Tony Carruthers last week.
DRIVING DATA: Rutherford County Fatal Crashes Rise Despite Statewide Decline in Tennessee
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Tennessee recorded one of its safest Memorial Day travel weekends in recent years, with the Tennessee Highway Patrol investigating only one traffic fatality statewide during the 2026 holiday travel period. Preliminary figures released by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Home
Gov. Lee signs laws on charter schools, deadly force, commercial drivers, drink spiking
Gov. Bill Lee signed several high-profile Tennessee bills into law Friday, including measures dealing with deadly force protections, commercial driver regulations and drink spiking prevention.
Semi-Trailer Catches Fire On I-24 In Murfreesboro
A semi-trailer fire along eastbound Interstate 24 in Murfreesboro prompted a response from multiple fire crews Tuesday night and temporarily shut down part of the roadway. The Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department said crews responded to a semi-trailer fire near Exit 78 on I-24 eastbound, where firefighters arrived to fi
Multiple schools in Tennessee to close this week
TENNESSEE — Several Tennessee public school districts are wrapping up the 2025-26 school year this week, with official calendars showing final student days on May 28 or May 29. Murfreesboro City Schools lists Thursday, May 28, 2026 as the “Last ½ Day for Students and 10 Month Employees” on the district calendar. Putnam
Tennessee emergency rooms see surge in tick bites, severe reactions
One of summer's tiniest threats is sending more Tennesseans to the emergency room.
WARN Notices: More than 4,000 working Tennesseans affected by closures, layoffs nearly halfway through...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - More than 4,000 working Tennesseans have been affected by either layoffs or closures as we march toward the halfway point of 2026. The latest WARN Notices posted by the state are coming from Dura-Shiloh (Dickson County) and Shimmick Construction Company (Hamilton County), affecting more than 2
From federal inmate to federal officer: How Josh Smith turned his life around
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Plainly put, Josh Smith could be enjoying life with his family on a faraway beach anywhere in the world. Instead, the 51-year-old former felon spends his days on the road visiting a record number of federal prisons and working on reforms within the largest prison system in the world.
Is Tennessee among the best places to raise a family? How major cities rank,...
Due to the cost of living, lack of state income tax , a strong job market , and diverse lifestyle options from city to city, many view Tennessee as an appealing place to live. However, according to a recent study, it isn’t the best place to raise a family. WalletHub's new study, " Best & Worst Places to Raise a Family
Public defenders ask Tennessee governor to halt executions after state failed to execute inmate
Federal public defenders asked the Tennessee governor to halt all executions while a lawsuit proceeds after the state failed to execute an inmate this month. (AP video: Kristin M. Hall)
