In Memphis, more school vouchers going to affluent areas
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The first wave of data is in after Gov. Bill Lee’s new school voucher program promised to transform education in Tennessee and now, we are learning what cities and ZIP codes received the most school vouchers statewide. WREG’s Alex Coleman took a deeper look into the numbers, revealing sharp divides...
Majority of school vouchers awarded to students in urban, wealthy areas of Tennessee, data...
Data obtained by News 2 from the Tennessee Dept. of Education shows the majority of the new "Education Freedom Scholarships," or school vouchers, were awarded to students who live in the metro/urban areas and some of the wealthiest suburbs in the state.
That’s no trail guide; it’s a Halloween ghost
Lord Hate will be making his return to Callaway Court in Murfreesboro beginning Friday, Oct. 17. The Harvest Haunted Hike – a Halloween-themed maze and trail through the woods — began as a way to draw more trick-or-treaters to Old South Estates, then became a fundraiser for a local family. Though admission to the...
10 Peaceful Towns In Tennessee So Affordable, You’ll Wonder Why You Didn’t Move Sooner
Looking for affordable towns in Tennessee where peace and quiet rule the day?. These 10 charming communities offer small-town warmth and budget-friendly living!. McMinnville sits pretty in the middle of Tennessee with mountain views that rich folks pay millions for elsewhere. But here? They’re just part of daily life.
Video showing TN state trooper slamming man to ground prompts internal investigation
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - An off-duty Tennessee state trooper is under internal investigation for a video showing him slamming a man to the ground in Nashville. WSMV4 Investigates has confirmed that Sgt. DeWunya Topps is the trooper in the video. In the video now circulating on social media, Topps, wearing...
Gov. shutdown: USDA employees furloughed, farmers will lack access to federal assistance
RIDDLETON, Tenn. (WZTV) — The government shutdown could impact farmers if Congress does not act quickly. Federal assistance by the USDA Farm Service Agency is stalled as offices are closed and many USDA employees are furloughed, including here in Nashville. George McDonald has been a crop farmer since 1978.
Tennessee families could see health insurance costs double if Congress fails to act
A new analysis from KFF shows insurers are proposing an average 18% increase nationwide in 2026. In Tennessee, premiums could rise by as much as 26%.
Tennessee governor praises federal government’s crackdown on crime in Memphis
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee praised the federal crackdown on crime in Memphis during an interview with "Fox & Friends" on Friday, calling the operation a "generational opportunity."
Tennessee set to execute only woman on state’s death row. Here’s what to know.
Christa Gail Pike, 49, will become the first woman put to death in Tennessee in more than 200 years if her execution proceeds next September.
Smyrna woman shares warning after check stolen from mailbox
A Smyrna woman is warning others after she says a thief stole a check straight out of her mailbox.
