Murfreesboro TN

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! If you’ve spotted a stocky, brown animal sunning itself near a fence row or darting across a Tennessee pasture in early spring, you’ve likely crossed paths with the state’s only true marmot. Knowing when that animal wakes up — and what it does in those first days above ground — makes every outdoor outing...

Tennessee’s food scene runs deeper than hot chicken and barbecue, though those are certainly part of the story. Scattered across the state, from tiny towns tucked in the Smokies to neon-lit Memphis corners, you’ll find restaurants that pull people off interstates, down gravel roads, and across county lines.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Tennessee lawmakers have passed a full ban on kratom, derived from a Southeast Asian plant, following a weeks-long debate over its safety and effects. “Kratom contains compounds that activate opioid receptors in the brain- mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH)- and is often referred to as gas...

JACKSON, Tenn. — Starting Friday, Tennesseans have a new AI tool that can help them do things they do every day. From finding a new restaurant to travel planning, or simply getting quick answers to your questions, Meta is launching Muse Spark to bring the power of AI to millions of Meta users here in Tennessee.

On Monday, May 18, a parade will be held in honor of the Coffee County Central High School Class of 2026. The parade invites members of the high school’s Class of 2026 to decorate a vehicle and participate in the parade. Onlookers are encouraged to make posters and cheer loudly. Below are some pictures from last year’s parade.

Rutherford County Planning Commission Chair Pettus Read has worked for years to help county leaders develop the plan.

TENNESSEE — Thousands of homes and businesses across Tennessee are without power as of Saturday morning, according to the latest data from PowerOutage.us. As of the most recent update, 5,842 customers were reported without electricity statewide, representing about 0.17% of the more than 3.4 million customers tracked. The majority of outages are concentrated in western […] The post Thousands without power in Tennessee first appeared on...

Tennessee’s unemployment rate continues to track well below the national average, according to the latest data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). In February, Tennessee’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.6%, up slightly from the previous month and from one year ago, when the rate...

A familiar face is returning to lead a school that helped shape her own journey, while also continuing to guide a growing virtual learning program in Rutherford County. Dr. Jessica Supakhan, founding principal of the Rutherford County Virtual School, has been named the next principal of Holloway High School, according to Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Sullivan.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Pro-immigration advocates are raising concerns after an ICE arrest in Rutherford County left a man injured, prompting calls for more transparency about immigration enforcement actions in hospitals. Federal officials confirmed ICE agents were trying to arrest Lucas Gualna-Quib, who was wanted after missing two immigration...