New TN law adds work requirements for SNAP benefits
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Big changes are coming for those who receive SNAP benefits. The state of Tennessee is cracking down on able-bodied adults who get Supplemental Nutrition Assistance, formerly known as food stamps. The new emphasis is on finding work under a new federal law changing who can get SNAP food benefits. By...
Tennessee announces new work requirements for adults receiving SNAP benefits
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Tennessee is announcing new work requirements for certain adults receiving food assistance. The Department of Human Services said the changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) impact able-bodied adults without dependents. Starting soon, adults aged 18 to 64 who don’t...
National Guard presence in Memphis demands collaboration over partisanship
At the very time Tennessee should be bringing to bear its proudest traditions of bipartisan local, state and federal collaboration – our history of elected leaders working “across the aisle” for good outcomes – it appears our state is being disserved at this critical moment. Instead, we are watching a perversion of...
Former Tennessee caregiver arrested, accused of financial exploitation, TBI says
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A former Nashville caregiver was arrested after an investigation into financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) said. Agents said 26-year-old Eric Scott used a bank card and personal information of someone in his care to make fraudulent withdrawals,...
EPA terminates $156M solar power program for low-income Tennesseans
A federally funded program that would have provided $156 million to low-income Tennessee families for solar panel installation has been terminated after several months on hold, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation announced Friday. The funding was part of the $7 billion Solar for All program,...
I-40 East shut down after deadly crash involving oversized load, other commercial vehicles
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...
9 Reasons Tennessee Residents Paint Their Trees Purple
In Tennessee, some residents have taken to painting their trees purple, and it’s not just for fun. There are several surprising reasons behind this colorful trend. I’ve seen it firsthand, and it definitely catches your eye while making a statement. From protection to aesthetics, these purple-painted trees have more...
Double homicide suspect captured after Tennessee manhunt
Mother turns tragedy into a inspiring nonprofit, 'Find Your Joy'. “Find Your Joy” is a brand-new nonprofit offering free, private boutique shopping and support for women rebuilding their lives after a crisis. I840 crash impacting traffic; Tractor-trailer hits, kills man on I-24 in Christian County, Kentucky. Updated:...
The Underrated Drive-In Theater In Tennessee You’ll Wish You Discovered Sooner
Tucked away in the charming town of Watertown, just a short drive from Nashville, the Stardust Drive-In Theatre stands as a monument to simpler times and summer nights filled with cinematic magic. In an age of streaming services and smartphone entertainment, this Tennessee treasure offers something increasingly rare...
Tennessee woman says Bronx market scammed her
Nyke Tellis, a Tennessee woman, called News 12 saying a Bronx market stole nearly $300 from her EBT account, leaving her with no money left for food and basic needs for the month.
