Tennessee food pantries see surge in demand as uncertainty over SNAP continues
Care & Share serves as a food resource of last resort in Unicoi County, where many residents remain out of work a year after Hurricane Helene destroyed local factories and businesses. One in 10 county residents now relies on the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, to put food on the table — a...
Tennessee’s falling vaccination rates spark concern after Nashville measles case
Tennessee health officials are raising the alarm after confirming a case of measles in the Nashville area — the state's first since 2005 — and warned that falling vaccination rates could open the door for more.
Tennessee gives food banks $5M, as SNAP recipients wait for benefits
Patience. That’s what mother and chef Andrea Gant says she’s relied on most while anxiously awaiting benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. “Other than that, I’ve been using resources — food banks, you know — to take care of my household and my kids,” she says.
Schools announce delays and closures as temperatures drop in Middle Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Various schools are announcing delays and closures for Monday, Nov. 10, due to the hard freeze and potential light snow in Middle Tennessee. Putnam County Schools (PCSS) is dismissing students early on Nov. 10 at 11 a.m. due to a winter weather advisory. According to PCSS, school decisions...
NBC 10 News Today: Arkansas to require gun lessons in public schools
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Arkansas has joined a growing list of states requiring gun safety lessons in public schools, targeting children as young as five. The new laws in Arkansas, Tennessee, and Utah mandate that public schools teach the basics of gun safety and proper storage of firearms in the home. The...
Nashville Confirms First Measles Case Since 2005—What It Means for Murfreesboro
NASHVILLE, TN - Tennessee’s measles count continues to rise, with eight confirmed cases reported so far in 2025—all within the state’s central region. The latest case, identified in Nashville, is part of a growing cluster that has health officials on alert. Three additional cases have been confirmed in the...
TDOT launches “No Trash November” campaign
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee litter prevention campaign announces its 5th Annual No Trash November. The month-long statewide initiative has set a goal to remove 75,000 pounds of litter from Tennessee’s roadways and waterways, encouraging Tennesseans to join...
38 charged in Middle Tennessee under new Homeland Security Task Force initiative
NASHVILLE, TN – Thirty-eight individuals, including eight members and associates of the MS-13 gang, have been charged in a series of federal cases involving drug trafficking, firearms offenses, assault on law enforcement, and immigration violations, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Robert E. McGuire for the Middle...
11 Tennessee Burger Joints Where Lines Form Before Opening
In Tennessee, the search for a great burger starts early. At certain spots, the line forms before the lights even flicker on, a sure sign that the locals know where the real flavor lives. From the bustle of Nashville to the bluesy corners of Memphis, these kitchens turn simple ingredients...
Fugitive Wanted in Wisconsin Arrested on Drug Charges at Murfreesboro Walmart After Abandoning Disabled...
Paul Benzel, 54, was arrested in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on November 6, 2025. He was wanted in Wisconsin for a parole violation related to child neglect. Police found Benzel in a camper at a Walmart parking lot. He is accused of leaving his 71-year-old disabled mother, her belongings, and her dog in a shopping cart.
