Tennessee’s lieutenant governor won’t seek reelection
(The Center Square) – Tennessee Lt. Gov. Randy McNally will not run for reelection, ending a 48-year tenure in state office. McNally, 82, was elected to the House of Representatives in 1978, then ran successfully for the Senate in 1986. He has served as lieutenant governor since 2017. “It has been the honor of my...
Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Assisted in Unprecedented Number of Tenesseans During...
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security responded to thousands of calls during Winter Storm Fern. This is only the third time in history that the TBI activated the 1-800 TBI-FIND hotline to coordinate disaster-related family reconnection efforts. Through the use of the hotline, THP Troopers, OHS...
Precision Policing Efforts Result in 6 Arrests, 11 Warrants Served, and Recovery of 2...
TITANS detectives Thursday, during ongoing Precision Policing efforts, arrested six persons and served eleven outstanding warrants for crimes including aggravated assault, felony drug possession, and domestic assault. They also recovered two guns and seized 180 grams of marijuana, three grams cocaine, and drug...
Mugshots Grill & Bar Smashes into 2026 with New Limited-Time Smashburgers at All 21...
HATTIESBURG, MISSISSIPPI – Mugshots Grill & Bar, the South’s Premier Sports Grill & Bar renowned for its juicy burgers on signature sourdough buns, cold drinks, and lively atmosphere, announced the launch of its exciting new limited-time offering (LTO): Smashburgers, available now at all 21 locations across...
New high school transfer rule sparks controversy among Tennessee coaches
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Following Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s decision to sign a new bill into law allowing high school athletes the ability to transfer once without consequence, local coaches are not exactly on board with the decision. Beginning this summer, student-athletes who transfer between school years...
Murfreesboro Entertainment Landmark Lanes, Trains and Automobiles to Close After 15 Years
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — A long-standing pillar of the Rutherford County family entertainment scene is preparing to take its final bow. Lanes, Trains and Automobiles (LTA Depot) has officially announced it will shutter its Murfreesboro operations this spring, marking the end of an era that spanned more than a...
Two dogs safely removed after car and carport fire spreads to Smyrna home
SMYRNA, Tenn. (WSMV) - Two dogs were safely rescued after a car and carport fire spread to a home in Smyrna, according to the Smyrna Fire Department (SFD). On Tuesday afternoon, SFD responded to a structure fire in the 200 block of Cannon Drive. When crews arrived, they found a...
Tennessee Weather Alert: 60–70% Heavy Rain Risk March 5-11 With River Flood Concerns
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Nashville, Tennessee – Tennesseans should prepare now for multiple rounds of steady rain March 5-11 that could create water-covered roads and rising rivers across much of the state. According to the...
Tennessee Poison Center seeing increase in calls related to weight loss medications
KNOXVILLE, Tenn — The Tennessee Poison Center is seeing a sharp increase in calls related to tirzepatide and semaglutide exposure — two FDA-approved medications used for weight management and treating type two diabetes — over the last five years. Rebecca Bruccoleri is the medical director of the...
The Most Peaceful Little Valley Town In Tennessee Is Hiding In Plain Sight
I wasn’t expecting much when I turned off the main road in Tennessee. Maybe a quiet stop, a quick stroll, nothing dramatic. What I found instead completely caught me off guard. The stillness here felt different. Not sleepy. Not dull. Just deeply, genuinely peaceful. The kind of calm that...

















