New Study Ranks Middle Tennessee’s Freest Cities
Beacon Center of Tennessee has released its new City Freedom Index for the first time in five years, ranking Tennessee’s 30 largest cities on how local policies impact residents’ everyday lives. The report evaluates areas such as taxes, property rights, business regulations, and individual liberty, offering a fresh...
People Drive From All Over Tennessee For The Fried Catfish At This No-Frills Restaurant
There’s something magical about a restaurant where the neon sign promises exactly what you’ll get inside. Champy’s in Murfreesboro is that kind of honest establishment – a place where fried catfish and chicken reign supreme, and pretension is left at the door along with any notions of counting calories.
College Grove family battles to preserve historic Black cemetery
A Williamson County family is fighting to preserve a historic Black cemetery and former church school site as developers plan a 70-home neighborhood in College Grove
Treasure Hunt Gone Wrong: Walmart’s Loss Prevention Saves the Day and the Treasure
MURFREESBORO, TN - Well, folks, grab your reusable bags and hold onto your receipts — we’ve got yet another thrilling chapter from the “Walmart Chronicles.” This time, our location is the ever-vigilant Walmart in South Murfreesboro, where a man and woman apparently mistook the self-checkout for a self-giveaway.
Thousands of Willow Flies swarm in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Willow flies, also known as mayflies, have started hatching and taking over parts of the Midstate in recent weeks. Video from New Johnsonville in Humphreys County, Tennessee, shows Willow flies swarming a gas station. They can start hatching as early as May in Tennessee but we...
Two people dead following vehicle crash in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — Two people were killed and three others injured in a crash Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of Highway 411 and Brickmill Road, according to a report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Jerry and Shirley Gurley died in the crash after Jerry Gurley attempted to pull his vehicle...
One person arrested following standoff with police in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — A man was taken into custody early Friday morning after barricading himself inside a Clarksville home with his children during a domestic-related incident. According to the Clarksville Police Department, officers responded to 680 Pat Drive around 2:20 a.m. and established a perimeter around the home. The...
California Gov. Newsom Urges Activists In Tennessee To Channel Chavez’s “Moral Authority”
Governor’s remarks in Tennessee highlight resistance amid national debates on immigration and protest. California Governor Gavin Newsom stirred conversation on Wednesday when he encouraged activists to emulate the strategies of influential social leaders, including civil rights icon Cesar Chavez, during an event...
Stressed Out? You Might Want to Avoid This Tennessee City
We all have things in our lives that cause us stress. We all know how important it is for our health to eliminate stress, but that’s easier said than done. Exercise, meditation, and getting more sleep are some common recommendations, but you might need to take bigger steps. Sometimes, relocating to a new city might...
TN Bridgestone tire plant announces early closure
LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WSMV) - After decades of operations and supplying hundreds of jobs in Rutherford County, Bridgestone Americas, Inc. has closed the doors of its facility in La Vergne. The company announced that they ceased operations on July 2, notifying its employees in a letter. The tire plant was...
