THP running safety checkpoints across Tennessee throughout February
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Tenn. — The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) will set up a series of sobriety checkpoints across the state throughout February in an effort to reduce impaired driving and prevent alcohol-related crashes. Troopers will be stationed at key locations in both urban and rural counties, including Shelby,...
Teen facing slew of charges after traffic stop in La Vergne
LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A teenager is facing multiple charges following an Saturday night traffic stop, according to the La Vergne Police Department (LVPD). LVPD said officers stopped a vehicle for speeding about 9:30 p.m. A 17-year-old boy was driving and another juvenile was a passenger in the vehicle at the time...
THP Issues Traffic Ticket Scam Alert
The Driver Services Division and Tennessee Highway Patrol are warning Tennesseans about new scam text messages claiming recipients have outstanding traffic tickets and threatening their driving privileges. These messages are not real. The Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security will never send you messages...
13 Tennessee Mexican Restaurants That Get The Taste Just Right
Great Mexican food balances comfort and excitement in the same bite, and Tennessee has plenty of places that understand that rhythm. These kitchens focus on flavour first, leaning on time-tested recipes, careful seasoning, and dishes that feel made with intention rather than shortcuts. Tortillas arrive warm, salsas...
First Alert Forecast: Temperatures near 70° next week
Another blast of cold air for Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky tonight with lows in the 20s by tomorrow morning. We’ll mix clouds and sunshine tomorrow afternoon with highs in the upper 40s to low 50s. It won’t be as breezy tomorrow, so the day overall will be more comfortable. Tomorrow night won’t be as cold...
Tennessee Whiskey Tasting Train Rides
Whiskey tasting train rides in Tennessee combine two of the state’s most enduring passions: heritage spirits and vintage railroading. Imagine settling into a restored 1940s coach, the soft clatter of steel wheels underfoot, a flight of Tennessee whiskeys at your elbow, and a guide sharing stories that weave together...
Scam alert: Online romance scams targeting millions of Tennesseans
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and new AARP research shows nearly one in ten adults age 50 and older have been targeted by an online romantic connection who asked for money or promoted a cryptocurrency investment, putting more than 11 million older adults at risk.
East Tennessee school district banning students from bringing metal cups, bottles to school
The district said this decision was made to “support safety and campus security” at all of its schools.
Tennessee school closings and delays for Monday
TENNESSEE — Cocke County Schools will open two hours late on Monday, February 9, 2026, due to ongoing winter weather and road conditions. School officials say the delayed start will give transportation crews extra time to clear roads and allow students and staff to travel more safely during the morning commute....
New opioid linked to seven more overdose deaths in East Tennessee
A new synthetic opioid has now been linked to 16 deaths in East Tennessee, the Knox County Regional Forensic Center announced Thursday morning.
