The Steak At This Charming Restaurant Is Worth The Drive From Anywhere In Tennessee
Carnivores of Tennessee, prepare yourselves for a revelation that might just change your beef-eating life forever. Austin’s Steak & Homestyle Buffet in Knoxville isn’t merely a restaurant – it’s a pilgrimage site for those who worship at the altar of perfectly cooked meat and Southern comfort food.
Traffic deaths down in Tennessee ahead of Christmas travel, but risks remain
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — As millions of people take to the roads this Christmas Eve, new data from the state of Tennessee shows a promising trend: traffic deaths are down so far this year compared to this time last year. But safety officials say the numbers also reveal ongoing...
Tennessee leaders consider new road funding options as inflation, growth persists
"Our revenue is flat. It's not keeping pace with what Tennessee needs,” Tennessee Department of Transportation Commissioner Will Reid told a panel of state and local leaders last Thursday.
It’s holiday travel time in Tennessee, and experts are warning of driving dangers
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - With Christmas just days away, highway officials say East Tennessee drivers need to use extra caution traveling. An analysis from Nationwide found the average driver experiences five or more distractions during a 20-mile commute, with each distraction averaging about 15 seconds at 45 mph....
Can Food Drive Collects Over 1,600 Items for Local Communities
On Friday, Dec. 19, Ben Lomand Connect issued a press release reporting that its can food drive was a success. The full press release is copied below:. The 6th Annual Ben Lomand Connect Can Food Drive has officially concluded, providing much-needed support to local food banks and families in Cumberland,
Invasive Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed in Robertson County
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) has confirmed the presence of the emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis) in Robertson County. The emerald ash borer (EAB) is an invasive beetle that attacks and kills ash trees. EAB was discovered in the United States in 2002 and has since...
Man Rushed to Vanderbilt after Elliott Drive House Fire Tuesday Night
MURFREESBORO, TN - A quiet Tuesday evening (12/23/2025) took a frightening turn for one Murfreesboro family after a fire broke out at their home on Elliott Drive, near the Sulphur Springs and Northfield Boulevard area. Fire Chief Mark McCluskey and multiple units from Murfreesboro Fire Rescue responded swiftly after...
The List of Goodies Made in Tennessee Keeps Growing
Worldwide food and beverage manufacturers find a home in the Volunteer State. Food and beverage manufacturers based all over the world have found a new home in Tennessee, bringing an abundance of new jobs and capital investments to the region. From a Japan-based mayonnaise and salad dressing manufacturer to a...
Middle Tenn. rallies around family after fatal I-65 crash
A Middle Tennessee community is rallying to support a mother after a deadly I-65 crash killed her husband, young son, and niece while the family was on the way to church.
East Tennesseans celebrate traditions, make memories in Knoxville’s Market Square on Christmas Eve
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Across East Tennessee, people are celebrating their Christmas traditions. On Christmas Eve, Market Square was full of people making holiday memories and celebrating their traditions. One family, the Pardues, was in Market Square on Wednesday. They were excited to celebrate their annual...
