The Forgotten Story of Shoney’s Rise and Decline in Tennessee
You know, there’s nothing like watching a hometown favorite quietly vanish while everyone’s too busy scrolling to notice. Shoney’s in Tennessee was more than a restaurant. It was where you learned to balance a plate stacked with fried chicken, biscuits, and that legendary strawberry pie, all while your grandma eyed...
Statue of rock n’ roll queen Tina Turner unveiled in Tennessee community where she...
Tina Turner Statue ASSOCIATED PRESS A 10-foot statue of rock n' roll queen Tina Turner was unveiled Saturday in the rural Tennessee community where she grew up — before becoming a Grammy-winning singer, an electrifying stage performer, and one the world's most recognizable and popular entertainers. The statue was...
Tennessee diaper program marks first year helping young families
Tennessee families with TennCare or CoverKids can get 100 free diapers monthly at 400+ pharmacies statewide. In its first year, the program helped 70,000 families save money on this essential need.
8 Tennessee Buffets That Get Southern Comfort Just Right
Tennessee knows a thing or two about hearty meals that feed both body and soul. From Memphis to the Smoky Mountains, the Volunteer State’s buffet restaurants offer some of the most authentic Southern cooking you’ll find anywhere. These all-you-can-eat havens serve up the classics that define comfort food in this...
Murfreesboro mayor believes it’s time for new leadership at MTSU
Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland believes it's time for a change of the guard at Middle Tennessee State University.
One Year Later: Remembering Hurricane Helene’s Trail of Destruction and the MTE & Red...
Murfreesboro, TN - It’s hard to believe it’s been a year. One year since Hurricane Helene tore through the Southeast, leaving behind a landscape so altered, so battered, that even lifelong residents struggled to recognize their own towns. For East Tennessee and parts of Western North Carolina, September 27, 2024, is...
ICYMI: Two-Year Undercover Investigation Results in 33 Indictments for Fentanyl Trafficking Network
A nearly two-year undercover investigation involving illegal drugs, gang activity, and firearms resulted in the indictment of 33 people on September 23, following a 2023 overdose death of a Murfreesboro man. Detectives from the Murfreesboro Police Department’s Special Investigations Section and agents from the...
Tennessee business leaders remain optimistic amid tariff impacts, survey reveals
Although Tennessee business leaders say they are feeling the effects of tariffs, according to a new survey by the Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research at the University of Tennessee, most still believe the chance of a U.S. recession is low and think Tennessee’s economy has a better outlook than the national...
Dog recovering from 2 gunshot wounds in Wilson County
A veterinarian had to amputate her front right leg, and now investigators are looking for the shooter who could face animal cruelty charges.
Navigating the Educational System for Special Needs Children
Op-Ed: Professional Educators of Tennessee Executive Director JC Bowman. Navigating the Educational System for Special Needs Children. Navigating the educational system for children with special needs can be overwhelming, especially during Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings. Mandated by the Individuals...

















