East Tennessee woman on death row files lawsuit alleging execution method violates rights, religious...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Christa Gail Pike, the only woman on death row in Tennessee, has filed a lawsuit against the state alleging lethal injection violates her rights and religious beliefs. Pike was one of three people convicted in the 1995 torture and murder of Colleen Slemmer, often referred to...
Multi-vehicle injury crash closes I-65 in Tennessee
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Tennessee Department of Transportation reports that Interstate 65 is closed due to a crash on Tuesday afternoon. TDOT reports that I-65 North is closed at Mile Marker 61 (just past I-840) due to a crash involving several vehicles. TDOT crews are working to set up...
Nearly 300 workers affected by layoffs from two different companies in Middle TN
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development has reported the first WARN Notices of 2026, which are affecting nearly 300 workers. The state reports it has received WARN Notices from Linamar Shelbyville and Smoky Mountain Logistics, both in mid-January. Latest: 132 workers to...
Only woman on TN death row sues state over execution method, claiming it violates...
Christa Gail Pike has been on death row since 1996. She murdered a woman in Knoxville with the help of her then-boyfriend. Christa Gail Pike, the only woman on death row in Tennessee, who is facing a September 2026 execution date, is now suing the state, as well as several others, claiming that lethal injection could...
Week long search in shooting death of Doordash driver lead to arrest
A week-long search for the killer of an innocent food delivery driver has ended with an arrest Sunday, and police say it's all thanks to tips from the local community.
What will spring weather be like in 2026? What Tennesseans can expect
Even though the warmer temperatures in Tennessee might make it feel like spring is on the way, winter isn’t done with us yet. We still have a few more weeks of winter before spring officially arrives in late March, but forecasters are already giving us a preview of what the Volunteer State can expect. Here's what to...
Man arrested after stealing Tennessee traffic camera, throwing it into river
TENNESSEE — A Hampton man has been charged with felony theft after investigators said he stole a law enforcement traffic camera and later threw it into a river. According to the Carter County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrested 66-year-old Ronnie King on a charge of theft of property valued between $2,500 and $9,999....
Tennessee Weather Alert: 2–6 Inches of Snow in Smoky Mountains
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Knoxville, Tennessee – Snow and gusty winds are expected to impact portions of east Tennessee and southwest Virginia beginning Wednesday afternoon, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Winter...
Americans for Prosperity Declares War on Tennessee Property Taxes
Americans for Prosperity Tennessee is rolling out an aggressive legislative agenda for 2026 aimed at restoring economic freedom, cutting government overreach, and protecting Tennessee families and small businesses from runaway bureaucracy. Spokesperson Pamela Furr, outlined the organization’s top priorities during a...
Smyrna Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Suspects in Ulta Store Thefts
SMYRNA, Tenn. — The Smyrna Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying individuals believed to be involved in recent thefts at the Ulta Beauty store in Smyrna. Police say the incidents occurred at the Ulta location in the Marketplace at Smyrna shopping area, near the...
