Murfreesboro Pauses Massive Memorial Boulevard Kroger Expansion Over Drainage Disputes
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS Radio) - City leaders have officially paused a massive plan for a company to build a new grocery store and fueling center on Memorial Boulevard, following pushback from nearby residents over stormwater and drainage issues. Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland told WGNS additional details about a
Pope’s Cafe: A taste of Southern comfort in Shelbyville since 1941
Nestled in the heart of Shelbyville, on the corner of the downtown square, Pope's Cafe has had its doors open for 85 years.
Tennessee Soybean Festival Cancelled For 2026
After extensive conversations and careful consideration, the Tennessee Soybean Festival Committee has made the decision to pause the Tennessee Soybean Festival this year. Given the current financial challenges facing our city, along with the budget, manpower, and time required to responsibly plan an event of this scale
SK On Tennessee becomes newest SK On U.S. Company
STANTON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Today SK On Tennessee became the newest U.S. entity of SK On, beginning an innovative and agile new chapter for the facility and community. SK On Tennessee will build upon the strong foundation and skilled workforce developed over the past three years while positioning itself to compete more eff
Starbucks Nashville HQ deal draws taxpayer backlash
Tennessee approved a $30 million grant for Starbucks to build a corporate headquarters in downtown Nashville, but critics say the public money should not go to a massive corporation.
Murfreesboro Buc-ee’s now scheduled to open by end of 2026
The Murfreesboro location of the under-construction Buc-ee’s is now scheduled to open by the end of the year, according to company media coordinator Cissy Gonzalez. The exterior of the 74,000-square foot food, gas and merchandise building appears largely completed, as well as safety bollards for the 120-gas pump area.
78-Year-Old Nashville Veteran Gets 5-Digit Settlement After Sober DUI Arrest
A 78-year-old man in Nashville, Tennessee, has received a 5-digit settlement after filing a lawsuit against his county’s sheriff’s department. Reportedly, he had been arrested and charged with a DUI back in 2023, only for ... Read more
Tennessee Joins Nationwide Trend in Imposing New Restrictions on Noncompete Agreements
Tennessee is the latest jurisdiction to enact legislation restricting and defining the permissible use of noncompete agreements. Recently, Governor Bill Lee signed House Bill 1034 into law. The legislation makes two significant changes: (1) it prohibits employers from requiring, requesting, or enforcing a noncompete ag
‘Chud the Builder’ Tennessee shooting case headed to grand jury, bond slightly lowered
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — The attempted murder case against Tennessee livestreamer Dalton Eatherly, known online as “Chud the Builder,” has now been bound over to the grand jury following a court hearing on Wednesday in Montgomery County. According to court officials, Eatherly’s case was moved out of...
Rutherford County man wrongfully arrested for DUI receives $90,000 settlement
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Rutherford County man will receive $90,000 from the county after being wrongfully arrested for DUI. David Dutton, who was 76 years old at the time, was arrested in 2023 by a Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputy for DUI. His bloodwork later came back showing no alcohol or drugs in his system

















