Eastern-Central Tennessee Weather Alert: Heavy Snow Chance Jan 24–30 in Knoxville, Nashville, and Cookeville
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Knoxville, Tennessee – Residents across eastern and central Tennessee could see renewed winter travel concerns as a late-January pattern increases the likelihood of accumulating snow from the Appalachian...
Spring Hill woman dies as Tennessee investigates histoplasmosis cluster
SPRING HILL, Tenn. (WZTV) — A Spring Hill woman’s family and best friend are speaking out after they say she died during a histoplasmosis cluster in Middle Tennessee, which is raising concerns about delayed testing and treatment. The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) has confirmed to FOX 17...
Another Multi-Vehicle Crash Adds to Troubling Trend on I‑24 near Rutherford-Davidson County Line
La VERGNE, TN (WGNS News) - For the second time in as many weeks, a multi‑vehicle crash has hit the same one‑mile stretch of I‑24 near the Rutherford‑Davidson County line—a corridor that has quietly become one of the most dangerous in Middle Tennessee. Friday (1/16/2026) night's wreck was reported shortly after...
Tennessee Loses 108 Jobs as Home Depot Closed Home Depot
HD Supply, a subsidiary of Home Depot, is shutting down its distribution center in La Vergne, Tennessee, on January 9, 2026. The closure wipes out 108 jobs and marks the fifth major layoff in Rutherford County this year. Home Depot says it’s consolidating the facility into another HD Supply location...
Heil Trailer International to Expand Manufacturing Operations in Tennessee
ATHENS, Tenn. (January 15, 2026) — Heil Trailer International, a global manufacturer of specialty transport trailers, announced plans to expand its manufacturing operations in McMinn County, investing $9.8 million at its Athens, Tennessee, facility following the award of a 10-year U.S. Department of the Army...
Hardy & His Wife, Caleigh, Donate $45,000 To Mothers’ Milk Bank Of TN: “Giving...
Giving back to mothers in need. Hardy and his bride, Caleigh, are giving a generous donation to the Mothers’ Milk Bank of TN. The couple donated $45,000 through the Hardy Fund of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, which will support the Mother’s Milk Bank of TN’s Compassionate Care Fund, now renamed the...
Five arrested in connection to multiple stolen vehicles in Tennessee
ORLINDA, Tenn. (WSMV) - Five people are facing charges after multiple stolen vehicles were recovered in Orlinda, according to the Robertson County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to a suspicious person call on Highway 52 Friday. When deputies arrived, they found a vehicle that had been reported stolen out of...
Tennessee Woman Convicted of ‘Exceptionally Violent’ Crime Fights Execution After 30 Years on Death...
Disclaimer: The article has mentions of killing. Christa Gail Pike has spent nearly three decades on death row in Tennessee. She was just 20 years old when a jury convicted her of torturing and killing her classmate, Colleen Slemmer. Her execution was scheduled for September 30, 2026, and if this were carried out,...
Tennessee deacon charged after wife finds videos of babysitter in bathroom on his phone
HIXSON, Tenn. (WTVC) — A Hixson wife's suspicion that her husband was cheating led her to discover a secretly-recorded video of a teenage babysitter in their home's bathroom, according to court documents. Now, 42-year-old Christopher Thomas Collins, who up until his arrest Wednesday was a deacon at Abba's House...
8 Iconic BBQ Joints In Tennessee That’re Absolutely Worth The Drive
Searching for legendary BBQ destinations in Tennessee that justify a road trip?. These 8 smoke-infused havens deliver mouthwatering meats and authentic flavors that make every mile worthwhile!. 1. Jack Cawthon’s Bar-B-Que (Nashville) That big red “JACK” sign on the brick building stands out like a beacon for hungry...
