TN Senate passes bill to prohibit school districts from suing state over accountability measures
MEMPHIS, Tenn — Tennessee Senate lawmakers passed a bill Thursday, March 26, to prohibit school districts from suing the state over accountability measures. SB0712 aims to prevent a local education agency or public charter school from filing a civil action against the state or an agency or person working for the...
Tennessee launches new operation to enforce distracted driving law
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Tennessee Highway Safety Office and Tennessee Highway Patrol will launch “Operation Hands Free” on April 1, targeting violators of Tennessee’s Hands-Free Law during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. According to Tennessee’s Hands-Free Law, it is illegal for drivers to hold a...
Rutherford library board seeks lawyer amid director, book move dispute
Emails show the board is seeking legal counsel before a meeting to consider action against its director after a dispute over moving books to the adult section.
Ascension Saint Thomas Receives State Approval to Build New Freestanding ER in Rutherford County
Ascension Saint Thomas has received approval from the Tennessee Health Facilities Commission to move forward with construction of a new freestanding emergency department (FSED) in Eastern Rutherford County. The $19 million facility will be part of Murfreesboro Medical Clinic’s (MMC) upcoming medical development near...
🚓 La Vergne Police Cars Now Feature LaVergne High School Logo
The La Vergne Police Department has introduced a new look for its patrol vehicles — each one now proudly displays the LaVergne High School “L” logo. The redesign, revealed on March 25, 2026, was a joint effort between police officers, school leaders, and city officials.
Gov. Bill Lee in Athens!
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee visited Athens TN and got a special tour of the Mayfield Dairy Farm Plant! The visit comes as a part of the Governor’s Year-Long America 250 Celebration Across Tennessee. Governor Lee toured the plant, saw how all of the forms of Mayfield’s milk and ice cream are made, and met some of the...
One person arrested following fentanyl and meth bust in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — One person has been arrested following a narcotics investigation in Monroe County, according to Sheriff Tommy Jones. Authorities said the investigation focused on suspected distribution of fentanyl and methamphetamine in the Hudgins Mill community of Madisonville. During the investigation, agents executed...
One person dead following shooting incident at Tennessee motel, suspect on the run
TENNESSEE — Police are searching for a suspect following a deadly shooting at a motel on McGavock Pike in Nashville, according to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. Authorities said the victim, identified as Sharif Keller, was shot and killed after getting into an argument with another man at the motel....
One person arrested after shooting friend who showed up unannounced in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — A man has been charged after police say he shot a friend who showed up unannounced at his home early Thursday morning in Memphis. According to the Memphis Police Department, the incident occurred around 1 a.m. on Royal Oaks Drive in the Whitehaven area. Investigators said the victim had been walking from...
I-75 Closures, Rolling Roadblocks, Delays in Tennessee Thru April 1
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) reports the following construction activities on I-75 that will have an impact on traffic. All work is weather dependent and subject to change. CAMPBELL COUNTY, I-75 South near Mile Marker 135.1:. On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, motorists should be alert for possible lane...

















