Push to legalize ‘pot for potholes’ returns to TN General Assembly Monday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — State lawmakers are set to take up legislation Monday that would legalize marijuana for adult use in Tennessee. The proposal SB2440/HB2525 would allow recreational cannabis use for adults 21 and older and direct revenue from a 15% business sales tax toward road repairs. Supporters say...
Bootlegging Royalty: Inside the Wild Life of Appalachia’s Whisky King
Deep in the rugged hills of Appalachia, where the streams run clear and the ridges are lined with dense forest, whiskey has long been a way of life. For generations, mountaineers have mastered the craft of turning pure mountain water into liquid gold, defying government regulations and outwitting the law at every turn.
Body found in lake in Tennessee, investigation underway
TENNESSEE — Authorities are investigating after a body was discovered Sunday morning in Old Hickory Lake, according to the Hendersonville Police Department. Officers were called to the lake around 9:30 a.m. following reports of a body in the water near Sun Life Marinas at Drakes Creek. Police have not released...
20 Tennessee companies land on Forbes ‘America’s Best’ employers
Romantic relationships are far from the only interpersonal partnerships that face significant re-evaluation and even termination in the first three months of the year. More: Is January 'Divorce Month'? More couples split in these 2 months. Corporate, client and other business relationships also fall apart on the...
Case of a former KPD officer, guilty of domestic abuse, shows gaps in the...
For years, Tennessee lawmakers have worked to protect domestic violence victims, and they've achieved some successes. The case of a Knoxville police officer, however, shows there are gaping holes in the system that can put dangerous offenders back into the community with no record they've hurt someone. John Pickens...
11 Tennessee Barbecue Joints Where the Smoke Does Half the Advertising
Tennessee takes its barbecue seriously, and the proof is in the smoke curling out of pits across the state. From Nashville to Knoxville to Chattanooga, these joints have built loyal followings one rack of ribs at a time. You do not need a sign when the smell hits you from...
11 Tennessee steakhouses that still feel like a proper night out
Sometimes you just want a real night out, one where the lights are low, the steaks are thick, and the whole experience feels worth getting dressed up for. Tennessee has no shortage of places that deliver exactly that kind of evening. From Nashville to Memphis and everywhere in between, these...
📅 Speak at the March 25 Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting
The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 1:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers (111 W Vine St, Murfreesboro). Residents can share comments on actionable items at the start of the meeting. To speak, you must pre-register at least six hours before the meeting by submitting the online...
3/22/26: Clear Sky and 63.5°F in Rutherford County Early Morning
At 6:51 AM in Rutherford County, the temperature is 63.5°F under clear skies, with a mild wind blowing at 7.5 mph. There is no current precipitation. Today, locals can expect continued clear skies with temperatures climbing to a high near 85.6°F. Winds could intermittently reach up to 16.1 mph, although the chance of...
Crash closes westbound lanes on I-840 in Rutherford County
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WSMV) - A crash has closed the westbound lanes on Interstate 840 in Rutherford County, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation. TDOT said the crash was reported at 5:45 p.m. on I-840 at mile marker 52 near I-24. The crash has closed I-840 Westbound at mile marker...

















