La Vergne supports new Smyrna airport control tower
The La Vergne Board of Mayor & Aldermen passed a resolution at its January meeting calling for the county’s Congressional representatives to support the construction of a new air traffic control tower at the Smyrna/Rutherford County Airport. La Vergne shares a boundary with the airport and La Vergne Alderman...
Light Snow Dusting Reported in West Tennessee
Some residents in west Tennessee are experiencing a light snowfall, according to the National Weather Service in Memphis. Snow has been reported near Jackson and Gadsden. Photos of the snowfall were shared on social media, showing the early morning snow cover in the area. The NWS encourages residents to share their...
Tenn. construction boom threatened by immigration enforcement worker shortage
Tennessee construction industry shows strong growth but faces labor shortages as immigration enforcement impacts nearly half of firms statewide.
Northern-Western Tennessee Could See Above-Normal Snow in February 2026
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Nashville, Tennessee – New long-range federal climate guidance suggests February 2026 could bring above-normal snowfall across northern and western Tennessee, increasing the potential for winter weather...
Smyrna limits residents to four yard sales per year with new ordinance
SMYRNA, Tenn. (WSMV) - Smyrna’s Town Council passed a new ordinance Tuesday night limiting residents to four yard sales per household each year, a measure that is drawing criticism from some community members. The ordinance restricts yard sales to no more than three consecutive days or two consecutive weekends....
New map shows Tennessee’s polluted waterways
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation has mapped polluted waterways across the state. Tennessee boasts about 60,000 miles of streams and rivers, along with 29 reservoir lakes. The state agency has been monitoring their water quality for decades and periodically releases new data. This year, about...
The Tennessee Moonshiner the Law Couldn’t Hold: The Story of Hut Amerine
Born in Blount County, Hut Amerine grew into one of East Tennessee’s most notorious moonshiners. After the Civil War, federal whiskey taxes ignited a bitter conflict between mountain distillers and revenue agents. Accused in the fatal shooting of a federal officer, Amerine became the target of an intense manhunt,...
Don’t Say We Didn’t Warn You: New Rules Governing Yard Sales
Some Smyrna residents are upset about restrictions on their yard sales. Turns out Nashville rules are tight too. Tracy Kornet lays it all out.
Ford’s Garage Announces Expansion Into Tennessee
Ford's Garage is an officially licensed restaurant chain that has recently exploded. The restaurant, which serves burgers, craft beers, and American comfort food, features a Blue Oval theme and tons of Ford memorability. With locations already open in New York, Virginia, and Florida, the chain is now set to expand...
Officials enlist new tactics in battle against ginormous hogs taking over US region: ‘A...
"This is a team effort." Officials enlist new tactics in battle against ginormous hogs taking over US region: 'A challenge for all of us' first appeared on The Cool Down .
