‘What are you actually hiding?’: Tennessee lawmaker weighs lawsuit over school voucher transparency, parents...
A Tennessee lawmaker is considering suing the Department of Education over unanswered and ignored public records requests on the state's new school voucher program, while some parents say their children's success is proof the program is working.
Tennessee childcare programs face $44.5M in federal funding cuts
According to the Tennessee Department of Human Services website, the department has made adjustments to certain childcare programs due to "the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) discretionary award to Tennessee being reduced by approximately $44.5 million for the 2025 fiscal year."
Tennessee loses another factory and 433 jobs as unemployment crisis accelerates
The bad news keeps piling up in Tennessee. The downturn in the food industry has destroyed several factories across the state… And a beloved local Tennessee chain recently declared bankruptcy,…
Deadliest Stretches of Road in Tennessee
A new report has revealed some of the deadliest stretches of road in the state of Tennessee. “The deadliest road stretch in Tennessee is on I-24, running from near the Nashville International Airport toward central Nashville. Data from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System focused on fatal crashes from 2019...
TBI warns public of spike in overdoses from veterinary anesthetic with ‘sedative properties’
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is warning the public of a recent spike in overdoses involving a veterinary anesthetic. The TBI wants the public to be aware of Medetomidine. Which they say is “a highly dangerous substance that is now being found in the illicit drug supply.”
Car seat safety check on Interstate 81
This week is child passenger safety week. Both Bristol rest stops in Virginia and Tennessee have car seat safety checks until 6 p.m. The checks are hosted by the Niswonger Children’s Hospital along with local and state departments. Certified technicians are stationed at the checks to make sure car...
I-40 East shut down for hours after deadly crash involving oversized load, other commercial...
LEXINGTON, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash on Interstate 40 East on Monday morning. THP reports that the crash involves an oversized load and at least two other commercial vehicles. A large beam is across the roadway, and extended closures of I-40 East at...
Multi-Agency Investigation Leads to Indictments of 33 in Drug, Gang, and Firearms Case
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (September 23, 2025) — A nearly two-year undercover investigation involving illegal drugs, gang activity, and firearms has resulted in the indictment of 33 people, following a 2023 overdose death of a Murfreesboro man. Detectives from the Murfreesboro Police Department’s Special Investigations...
Former Tennessee House speaker sentenced to three years in federal prison
Six years after being bounced from the Tennessee House speakership, former Rep. Glen Casada was sentenced Tuesday to 36 months in prison for his role in a kickback scheme. U.S. District Judge Eli Richardson meted out the punishment to Casada on 14 counts of fraud, bribery, theft, conspiracy and money laundering in...
Chattanooga man shares how sober DUI changed his life as new law promises accountability
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — We are examining a new law that aims to prevent sober drivers from being charged with DUIs and all the legal fees and repercussions that go along with them. The new law requires the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to provide a report on sober DUI arrests...
