U-Haul data: People from these US states are moving to Middle TN the most
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - U-Haul has released new data showing mid-year migration trends in the U.S. U-Haul customers across the country have been choosing Middle Tennessee as their new home from January to July in 2025. Customers using one-way trucks, trailers and more from U-Haul have been arriving in Tennessee...
Tennessee considers dropping foreign language requirement for high school graduation
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A proposal to eliminate the requirement for Tennessee high school students to complete two years of foreign language study is under consideration by the Tennessee Board of Education. The initiative, introduced by Board Chairman Bob Eby, suggests that students might benefit more from...
Loss of $4M grant threatens HIV prevention efforts in Tennessee
This story was originally published by The Institute for Public Service Reporting Memphis. Healthcare providers across Tennessee are scrambling to find new funding for HIV prevention following the loss of a critical federal grant. Tennessee lost the funding earlier this spring amid deep spending cuts at the Centers...
Lt. Dan A Hit At Tennessee Fire Chiefs Conference
Franklin, Tenn.–Gary Sinese–also known as Lt. Dan–spoke to the 97th annual Southeastern Association of Fire Chiefs and Tennessee Fire Chiefs Association Leadership Conference in Franklin Wednesday and delighted everyone with his presentation. Sinese spoke about the Gary Sinese Foundation and how it serves America’s...
2 ex-MPD officers no longer allowed to police in Tennessee
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Two former Memphis police officers are no longer allowed to work as law enforcement in Tennessee. Aly Bah and Hollie McCaslin did not show up for a Thursday hearing before the Peace Officer Standards and Training commission. The no-show means they will likely be decertified at...
Rutherford County surpasses Hamilton County population
The Boyd Center projected the county’s population is now just under 389,000.
Historic Oaklands in Murfreesboro, Tennessee: original section of the house was built in the...
There are at least 48 historic places and districts in Rutherford County, Tennessee. Historic Oaklands is one of them. This property is at 100 North Maney in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. On February 26, 1970, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
Bobcat fever on the rise this year
This year veterinarians in southern middle Tennessee counties and other areas in the Tennessee Valley are reporting an increase in Cytauxzoonosis, or what is commonly called bobcat fever in domestic cats. Without treatment the mortality rate among domestic cats is nearly 100 percent, according to PetMed and a host...
How to Identify Hummingbirds in East Tennessee: Complete Species Guide
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! East Tennessee’s diverse landscapes harbor remarkable hummingbird populations, with the highest chances of spotting a swarm of hummers… This article, How to Identify Hummingbirds in East Tennessee: Complete Species Guide , appeared first on...
Poverty is not neglect: Tennessee moves to reunite and protect families
“Child protective services should focus on providing resources that families actually need rather than punishing families for being poor,” I said. “Raise your hand if you agree.” As I looked over the room of training attendees at Healthy and Free Tennessee’s Day on the Hill in March, I watched dozens of hands, all...