Second Wave of Store Reopenings Hits Tennessee
Big Lots Expands Comeback with More Tennessee Store Reopenings Set for May 1. Big Lots’ resurgence is gaining momentum. Following the first wave of reopenings on April 10, the discount retailer is preparing to unveil another 54 stores across 12 states on May 1—part of a broader comeback strategy under its new owner,...
Mutual Aid with Smyrna PD Leads to Felony Arrest in La Vergne
April 12, 2025 – From January through March, the La Vergne Narcotics Unit conducted an investigation involving an individual residing in La Vergne. On April 8th, 2025, investigators were notified that the same individual had fled from Smyrna Police during a traffic stop. An arrest warrant was obtained for Felony...
Wilson County Sheriff’s Office in Tennessee Celebrates Reserve Deputy Miller’s Dedication and His Mini-Me...
The Wilson County Sheriff's Office in Tennessee recently took to social media to highlight one of their own, Reserve Deputy Eduardo Miller, along with his charming new patrol partner, Deputy Jr. Images posted on the official Facebook page of the Sheriff's Office show Miller with a broad smile, standing side by side...
Missing Putnam County woman found shot dead in Nashville
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Update: A woman who was reported missing out of Putnam County was found dead from a gunshot wound in Hermitage over the weekend, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department. Earlier: The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing woman who was last heard...
Judge rules in favor of TN over car booting law
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Car booting will remain largely prohibited in Tennessee. A judge has now ruled in favor of the state, saying that the law against car booting benefits the public. Over the years, WSMV4 Investigates has reported on multiple car booting companies in Middle Tennessee operating without licenses...
Employee stabbed to death at Chadwell Elementary School in Madison
Officers were called to the campus located at the intersection of Chadwell Drive and Port Drive around 6 a.m.
TN bill offering elementary school students at least 40 minutes of recess per day...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A Tennessee bill offering longer recess time for elementary schoolers will be considered in the House Monday afternoon. SB 1058 proposes increasing the required amount of recess time for elementary school students from 130 minutes per week to at least 40 minutes per day. The bill passed the Senate...
IRS: All of Tennessee qualifies for disaster tax relief; various deadlines postponed to Nov....
Washington, DC - This year, Tax Day will not fall on April 15 for Tennessee residents. Instead, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has extended the deadline to November 3, 2025, granting relief to individuals and businesses affected by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding that began on April 2,...
TVA seeks public input on proposed facilities to process coal ash
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is considering building facilities in Tennessee, Alabama, and Kentucky to process coal combustion residuals (CCR) for beneficial use, with the goal of reducing the amount of CCR stored in landfills.
Proposed bill to ‘dismantle DEI’ hiring practices in Tenn. government moves to full vote
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A proposed bill aiming to ban DEI hiring practices in Tennessee sparks a tough debate by legislators. The bill, HB0622/SB1083, applies to any government or public entity jobs in the state. Lawmakers are clashing over whether barring DEI in hiring makes things fairer for everyone...
