Nolensville police launch ‘Blue envelope’ program
The Nolensville Police Department is participating in an initiative to improve communication with people that have disabilities during traffic stops.
SNAP Participation Declines Across Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT) — New state data shows a steady decline in SNAP participation across Tennessee during the first four months of 2026, with East Tennessee counties reflecting similar trends. According to the Tennessee Department of Human Services, enrollment dropped from just under 607,000 individuals in J
Five Years Later: Search for Missing Tennessee Child Summer Wells Continues Without Answers Story:
ROGERSVILLE, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT) — What authorities have called one of the most extensive missing child investigations in Tennessee history has reached a somber milestone, as the search for Summer Wells enters its fifth year with few answers and no arrests. Summer Wells was just five years old...
After One Big Beautiful Bill Act, 100,000 Tennesseans’ lose SNAP food aid
As she neared her 60th birthday, the stable pieces of Cassandra Doyle’s life began to fall away: first, she was laid off from her job. Then, a newly-purchased used car died in the middle of the freeway. She depleted her savings and retirement to pay rent, as she unsuccessfully tried to find a job with […]
Tennessee’s Fast-Growing Suburb Near Memphis Has Eclectic Shops And Small-Town Charm
Tennessee is known for many of its famous offerings — from country music and whiskey to its natural beauty and barbecue. But if you veer slightly off the well-trodden path, you'll find that the Volunteer State is also home to dozens of cozy towns and suburbs, too: each with its own flavor and unique attractions. One su
Tracking the potential for heavy rain late week
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — The start of the week is looking fantastic for the Tennessee Valley, but by the end of the week, the chance of heavy rain returns. The Weather Authority is closely monitoring the progression of an area of low pressure off the coast of Texas. The National Hurricane Center currently gives the di
Let’s Eat: Franklin bakery serves unforgettable lobster rolls
SOS Counter, 701 Cool Springs Blvd in Franklin. It’s hard times for lobstermen in Maine, which means it’s hard times for all of us who love a good lobster roll. As climate change warms the Atlantic Ocean, the lobsters are skedaddling north to Canada. Add to that the rising cost of diesel, which means lobstermen and wom
Locals Say This Unassuming Tennessee Restaurant Serves The Best Spaghetti In The State
Tucked along Old Fort Parkway in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Fazoli’s has quietly built a reputation that most fancy restaurants would envy. Locals keep coming back week after week, raving about the spaghetti, the fresh breadsticks, and the kind of friendly service that makes you feel right at home. With over...
Part of I-240 in Tennessee shut down following multi-vehicle crash
TENNESSEE — A multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 240 is causing traffic delays Monday morning, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation. The crash was reported just before 9 a.m. on northbound I-240 near South Parkway. TDOT said the incident is blocking one of the right lanes as well as the right shoulder
Rutherford County Teachers Point to Behavior as a Top Issue
Creating an alternative placement for kindergarteners could be a possible solution.
