Murfreesboro Native Trains with Elite U.S. Navy Rescue Swimmers
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WGNS) — Airman Hayden Gochcoff, a native of Murfreesboro, is currently serving in the U.S. Navy and training at the Aviation Rescue Swimmer School (ARSS), where the Navy’s next generation of elite rescue swimmers learn to perform life-saving missions in some of the world’s harshest environments.
Underserved families in 15 Tennessee counties to get $120 through state’s summer nutrition initiative
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Human Services announced Monday it will provide money to families in need through its Summer Nutrition Initiative starting June 13. The one-time $120 payment will be available to families in 15 counties across the state. The families must be enrolled in the...
People Drive From All Across Tennessee To Eat At This Iconic Breakfast Spot
There’s a place just outside Nashville where the biscuits are so legendary that folks have been known to plan entire road trips around them, like pilgrims to a carb-loaded shrine. The Loveless Cafe sits at the end of the Natchez Trace Parkway, a humble white building with a neon...
Riot reignites scrutiny at one of largest prisons in Tennessee
A riot erupted at one of Tennessee's largest prisons late Sunday, injuring a guard and reigniting calls for an overhaul of prison leadership. Why it matters: This marks the latest example of violent conditions at Trousdale Turner Correctional Center, which is overseen by the publicly traded company CoreCivic....
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Intensifies Social Media Campaign for Elder Abuse Awareness Day
In the lead-up to Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is stepping up its game on social media. In an effort to bring much-needed attention to the plight of the vulnerable elderly population, the TBI has planned a week's worth of posts that will shine a spotlight on the critical...
Runaway zebra captured. Plus, other trending stories | ChicagoNOW
Videos documented the journey of a zebra on the loose in Tennessee, ending in a dramatic airlift to safety. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.
Child’s quick thinking foils Tennessee home burglary, leads to fast arrest
GALLATIN, Tenn. - Authorities in Tennessee said a young child thwarted a home burglary after catching the intruder inside the home. The Sumner County Sheriff’s Office said last week deputies responded to a burglary in progress at a home on Garrison Branch Road. The caller said an unknown man...
11 Things People from Tennessee Will Argue About Forever
Tennessee might be known for its music, mountains, and mind-your-business manners—but don’t let the sweet tea and Southern charm fool you. Beneath every friendly “bless your heart” is a fiery opinion about barbecue, backroads, or which side of the state actually counts. Here are 11 things Tennesseans will argue about...
‘We stand by the decision,’ TN agency says following controversial release of orphaned black...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency reports receiving hundreds of messages from people questioning the agency’s decision to release three orphaned black bear cubs into the wild after their mother was hit and killed by a car in Sullivan County on May 18. “We have received...
Report: Free speech rights curtailed for students on Tennessee campuses
Students and faculty are increasingly being investigated and punished for exercising their right to protected speech on Tennessee college campuses, according to a new report. The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression found the number of students punished by university administration or student government...