Middle Tennessee’s first winter blast: Hard freeze and possible flurries
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Get ready for a chilly weekend as winter weather makes its debut in Middle Tennessee. A strong cold front is set to arrive Sunday morning, bringing much colder temperatures. Highs will struggle to reach the 40s and could even drop throughout the day. By early...
Child calls 911 to report domestic violence incident that resulted in mother’s death
Deputies said they found the woman dead from stab wounds.
Police searching for escaped inmate in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — The Davidson County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a 44-year-old inmate who escaped custody on Friday. Officials said Jamie Lynn Pfitzner ran from officers while being transported back to a correctional facility following a court hearing. She had been jailed on multiple charges, including felony parole...
Tornado Watch 635: Severe Storms Barreling Toward Tennessee, Kentucky, and Alabama – Stay Prepared
A Wake-Up Call from the Skies (Image Credits: Unsplash) Dark clouds gather over the rolling hills as winds pick up, signaling a restless sky across ... Read more The post Tornado Watch 635: Severe Storms Barreling Toward Tennessee, Kentucky, and Alabama – Stay Prepared appeared first on Climate Cosmos .
Several states now require public schools to teach kids about gun safety
This school year, students in elementary, middle and high schools in some states will get a new lesson on safety: what to do if they find a firearm. Arkansas, Tennessee and Utah are the first states to enact laws that require public schools to teach children as young as 5 the basics of gun safety and how to properly...
The Case That Helped to Launch the Cold Case Unit in Rutherford County (This...
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - During this episode of the Rutherford County District Attorney’s Show on of the WGNS Action Line, host J. Paul Newman marks the 13th anniversary of the monthly broadcast by revisiting one of the most significant criminal investigations in local history — the 1984 murder of MTSU student Laura...
Rutherford County Felon Now Facing Federal Charges After Allegedly Firing Stolen Rifle in Nashville
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN — The man accused of driving through South Nashville Wednesday (11/05/25) morning while firing a stolen AR-15 rifle is a convicted felon who was on probation out of Rutherford County at the time of the shootings, according to Metro Nashville Police. The suspect, 24-year-old Marcos...
Caterpillars in East Tennessee: 19 Species You Need to Identify Before They Transform
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! When you step into your East Tennessee garden or explore the region’s lush forests, you’re entering a world… This article, Caterpillars in East Tennessee: 19 Species You Need to Identify Before They Transform , appeared first on Animal of...
Governor Announces $5 Million for Food Banks during SNAP Benefits Freeze
Days after thousands of Tennessee families lost monthly federal food benefits, Gov. Bill Lee announced he would direct $5 million in state funding to food banks. Lee said Tuesday that funding will come from savings accrued in TennCare, the state’s Medicaid program for the poor, disabled and elderly, and be...
Rutherford County teacher suspended after threatening to ‘chop up’ coworker, detective says
A Rutherford County teacher has been suspended after she was arrested for threatening another teacher at Stewarts Creek Elementary School, officials said.
