Study Committee discusses Senior Tax Freeze plan
Assistant Director of Property Assessments at the State Comptroller’s Office Ryan Duggin prepared a presentation for the Senior Tax Freeze Study Committee on March 10 to share information on what a tax freeze is according to state law and its potential implications in the county. Among those in attendance...
7 Restaurants Tucked Inside Tennessee State Parks That Feel Like a Secret Escape
Tennessee’s state parks aren’t just for hiking and camping anymore. Some of them are home to surprisingly great restaurants where you can sit down to a warm, comforting meal while taking in peaceful, scenic views. It’s the kind of experience that just feels different—in a good way.
We’re Ranking Tennessee’s Best Cinnamon Rolls And Here Are The 8 That Stand Out
Soft layers, warm cinnamon, and icing that melts the second it hits the swirl. Tennessee knows how to do this right. One bite can turn into a full road trip plan, and suddenly you’re mapping out bakeries instead of errands. Some are massive and meant to share. Others keep...
Loose horses causing traffic delay on TN interstate during Tuesday’s rush hour
GALLATIN, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Tennessee Department of Transportation reports that Interstate 65 South traffic is being backed up due to an unusual reason. TDOT reports that the interstate is down to one lane near the Long Hollow Pike (Exit 97) exit due to an abundance of caution. Crews are...
MFRD Responds to Fire at Siegel High School Auditorium
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — The Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) responded to a localized fire incident at Siegel High School on Tuesday morning. The call originated from the school's auditorium, prompting an immediate response from Engine 7 and Rescue 4. Upon arrival, fire crews confirmed that the fire...
Suspect in Death of a Murfreesboro Woman Previously Ordered to Undergo Anger Management
UPDATED: MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Murfreesboro Police have arrested a 33-year-old man in connection with the homicide of a 35-year-old woman discovered inside a local mobile home community on Thursday, March 19, 2026. The investigation began early that morning when officers were dispatched to 135 Fairfax Drive, located...
Smyrna neighbors fight HOA over Easter sign ban
SMYRNA, Tenn. (WSMV) - A controversy is growing in a Smyrna neighborhood after residents were told by their HOA to take down Easter signs they received from their churches. Michael Yarber and his neighbors have been putting Easter signs in their front yards every spring for nearly a decade. Last week, their HOA...
Cat Trespassing on Your Tennessee Property: Legal Rights, Trapping Rules, and Remedies
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! If a neighbor’s cat keeps wandering into your yard, you’re probably wondering whether Tennessee law gives you any recourse — or whether you’re simply expected to tolerate it. The answer is more nuanced than a simple yes or no, and it depends...
Head-On Crash on I-840 in Murfreesboro Leaves One Dead, Another Injured
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A head-on collision on Interstate 840 Sunday evening left one person dead and another seriously injured, according to a preliminary report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol. The crash occurred in the Murfreesboro area near the Interstate 24 interchange, around the 53-mile marker. Authorities...
Murfreesboro resident John Ash looking to become newest director
Reviewing his career in the educational field, it may seem the person selected to become the county’s next director of schools is far removed from Smith County. However, that’s not the case. Murfreeboro’s Central Magnet School Principal John Ash has followed his career in the field of education...
