Staffing shortage prompts extra patrols at Williamson County elementary school
The sheriff’s office is actively hiring crossing guards and encouraging parents, grandparents and community members to apply.
Tennessee city rolls out new effort to reduce panhandling
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WZTV) — New signs are going up around downtown Murfreesboro encouraging residents to “say no to panhandling” and instead support local charities through the city’s new “Better Way to Give” campaign. The signs, which began appearing around the Downtown Square on August...
Manchester City had no formal notification process for sale of surplus conference center items
Thunder Radio WMSR News has confirmed through records requests that the City of Manchester did not use any formal processes to notify local businesses about the July sale of surplus items from the Manchester Coffee County Conference Center. The surplus sale was held on Friday, July 11, 2025. The sale...
Tennessee heat poses more risks for some medications
The weather scorching Middle Tennessee this summer can be dangerous for anyone — and certain medications can heighten the risk. Some areas in Nashville and much of the Cumberland Plateau faced extreme heat risk this week, according to the National Weather Service. Heat indexes were well into the triple digits.
USDA investigating $89 million in rural Tennessee communities
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced plans for the USDA to make investments in rural Tennessee communities.
Man sitting on TN interstate hit by car, police say
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) -Late Monday night, around 11:50 p.m., officers with the East Precinct were called to a pedestrian crash on Interstate 65 North. The pedestrian, a 41-year-old Indiana man, was taken to a local hospital in critical condition. Here are instructions on how to watch WSMV4 live on various...
Murfreesboro pushes ‘There’s a Better Way to Give’ initiative to curb panhandling
City officials are placing signs around the downtown square with a QR code for residents to send money directly to local charities.
168th Annual Coffee County Fair Has New Features
The Coffee County Fair will be held August 29-September 6, 2025. New features this year at the Coffee County fair include:. All departments will register on Tuesday, August 26th, Wednesday August 27th and Thursday August 28th. Registration times will be from 4:00PM-7:30PM each night. A Tractor Pull will be offered...
Some gas price DIP in Rutherford County, SHOP LOCAL!
Rutherford County, TN - If you’ve filled up your tank lately, you might’ve noticed a pleasant surprise: several gas stations around Rutherford County are offering regular unleaded in the mid-$2.50 range — well below both the state and national averages. The Tennessee average currently sits at $2.74...
Rutherford County Breaking Ground on New Regional Forensic Center Aug. 27
Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County is taking a major step toward improving its forensic and investigative capabilities with the groundbreaking of the new Regional Forensic Center in Smyrna. Mayor Joe Carr and county officials will host the ceremony at 10:00 AM on August 27, 2025, at the future site located at...