Can You Own a Lion in Tennessee? What the Law Actually Says
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! The idea of owning a lion captures the imagination, but the legal reality in Tennessee is far more restrictive than most people expect. Before you look into acquiring any big cat, it is worth understanding exactly where the law draws the line
Search underway for missing Tennessee man last seen near body of water in Lauderdale...
The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office is searching for missing Tennessee man, 48-year-old Marcus DeWeese, who was last seen near a body of water.
Middle TN hemp business to close and relocate out-of-state due to new state regulations...
COLUMBIA, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Columbia, Tennessee hemp business reports that it will be closing its retail shop and relocating operations to North Carolina due to new state regulations taking effect on July 1. Burning Acre announced its last day open in Columbia will be June 30, the same day...
The Crispy Fried Fish At These Tennessee Restaurants Is Worth The Wait
Tennessee knows how to fry fish right. From Nashville to Memphis and everywhere in between, restaurants across the state have perfected the art of creating golden, crispy exteriors that give way to tender, flaky fish inside. Whether you’re craving classic catfish or fresh seafood, these ten spots serve up fried...
10 Tennessee Boomtowns Growing Faster Than Anyone Expected
Blink and you might miss it. Drive through Tennessee today and you will find towns that look very different than they did just a few years ago. New neighborhoods are rising, local businesses are opening their doors, and streets that once felt quiet now buzz with fresh energy. Growth is...
Black Bear sightings reported in Hickman and surrounding counties
A Burns woman reported seeing a black bear in her yard on Sunday, June 8, one of several sightings reported in the Middle Tennessee area including sightings in Hickman County, according to Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency public information officer Barry Cross. In a TWRA press release, Cross said black bears...
2 arrested after shots fired at Murfreesboro home
After shots were fired at a Murfreesboro home earlier this week, authorities have arrested two people believed to be connected to the investigation.
Smoke Shop Regulations Coming in July
Beginning the first of July hemp and smoke shops across Tennessee will be challenged on the effects of the state’s new hemp regulations. WKRN reports there will be a ban on most T-H-C-A products that some business owners say could threaten their livelihoods. The changes come from legislation passed...
TDOT seeks to speed up construction on Elvis Presley Boulevard
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Tennessee Department of Transportation is coordinating with the city of Memphis to expedite roadwork on Elvis Presley Boulevard. The long-delayed redesign of Memphis’ most famous state route has led to frustration among Memphians and tourists alike for years. State and local leaders announced
TDOT extends Alcoa Highway construction end date
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Tennessee Department of Transportation now expects work on the section of the Alcoa Highway Corridor Project from Woodson Drive to Cherokee Trail to be finished in Spring 2030. Crews began working on this section in July 2023. At the time, 6 News reported that the section was projected to
