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
Coffee County Commission Honors Hodge with Moment of Silence
At its meeting on Tuesday, June 9, the Coffee County Commission observed a moment of silence to honor former Commissioner Joe Mike Hodge, who recently passed away. According to Manchester Funeral Home, Hodge died on Saturday, June 6. His visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, June 13 at Trinity Ba
Experience Old Hollywood Glamour at These 11 Dazzling Tennessee Restaurants
Tennessee knows how to put on a show, and these restaurants prove it with every course. From former movie palaces to historic hotel dining rooms, each spot channels the kind of sophistication that made stars like Ava Gardner and Cary Grant icons. Whether you’re celebrating an anniversary or just craving...
Murfreesboro Police Department recognized for overdose homicide work in Rutherford County
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WKRN) — Holding drug dealers accountable is the goal of prosecutors and the Murfreesboro Police Department as they continue investigating overdose deaths across Rutherford County. When someone dies from an overdose, investigators don't simply close the case. Instead, they begin the often lengthy pr
Murfreesboro Water Resources Department test drinking water for lead and copper
Every three years, the Murfreesboro Water Resources Department conducts lead and copper water testing.
