Tennessee carrier shutting down, laying off 145 workers
Smoky Mountain Logistics LLC, a Tennessee-based last-mile delivery company, is permanently shutting down operations in Lebanon, Tennessee, triggering layoffs for 145 employees. The closure will take effect Feb. 28, the company said according to a WARN notice filed with state officials. Smoky Mountain Logistics...
Mid-South Weather Alert Jan 20–24: Widespread Precipitation Likely Near Missouri–Arkansas–Tennessee Line
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Poplar Bluff, Missouri – A strong signal for above-normal precipitation is emerging across parts of the Mid-South, particularly near the Missouri–Kentucky–Tennessee–Arkansas border region, increasing the...
Murfreesboro students, staff encouraged to wear hats to school to honor late MTSU First...
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WSMV) - Murfreesboro City Schools (MCS) are encouraging students and staff to wear their favorite hats to school on Wednesday to honor the late first lady of Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU). Elizabeth McPhee died last week. She was 72. McPhee was an educator for decades, most recently...
Tennessee parents face financial strain as childcare costs soar
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Childcare now costs more than college for many Tennessee families — and lawmakers are taking notice. For many Tennessee parents, the cost of child care is no longer just another monthly bill — it’s a financial breaking point. New data from the...
Linamar Shelbyville announces closure, impacted 80 employees
SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Linamar Shelbyville is set to permanently close its doors on July 31, impacting 80 workers. The company, located at 100 Northcreek Drive, filed a WARN Notice with the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development on Jan. 13. The Southern Middle Local Workforce Development Area...
Police working to identify man accused of finding lost wallet in TN Target parking...
SMYRNA, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Smyrna Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man accused of using stolen credit cards to make unauthorized purchases. SPD said the man allegedly picked up a lost wallet from the Target parking lot on Industrial Boulevard on Jan. 3.
14 Tennessee Meat-And-Three Cafes Where Lunch Lines Start Early For A Reason
There is an art to a perfect meat-and-three, and Tennessee has mastered it. These are the places where the doors creak open, steam fogs the glass, and locals already know exactly what to order. You feel the warmth before you taste it, and by the time you reach the register,...
Multiple schools in Tennessee announce closures for Thursday
TENNESSEE — Numerous Tennessee school districts have announced closures and delayed openings for Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, as districts adjust operations due to weather-related and logistical concerns across the state. Several districts will operate on two-hour delays Thursday morning. These include Dayton City...
Tennessee, Virginia, and North Carolina Brace for Rain-to-Snow Changeover Late Wednesday With Slick Roads...
– A late-week weather shift is expected across East Tennessee, southwest Virginia, and nearby higher terrain of western North Carolina, where rain is forecast to change to snow late Wednesday and Wednesday night, bringing the potential for slick road conditions into Thursday morning. Forecast messaging indicates the...
Former 13th Judicial District Recovery Courts Director Authorized Improper Rent Assistance, TN Comptroller Says
Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury Press Release:. An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has found that Julie Odom, the former director of the 13th Judicial District Recovery Courts, improperly authorized rent assistance and submitted falsified documents involving a participant with whom she...
