TN man convicted of killing toddler by throwing him against a wall while babysitting
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A man has been convicted of the murder of a toddler in Tennessee. District Attorney Byrant C. Dunaway reports that Ashton Cole Sensing has been convicted of second-degree murder in the death of a two-year-old boy. In late 2023, officers responded to reports of an unconscious...
Officers honored for capturing man accused of killing Tennessee family, Jackson Police say
JACKSON, Tenn. - Three Jackson police officers were honored for capturing a man accused of killing a Tennessee family of four and abandoning a baby, officials said. Officer Troutt, Officer Drown and Officer Compton received a Letter of Commendation from U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller and Chief Duty Edge on Aug. 14....
Crowe endorses Blackburn for Tennessee governor
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Tennessee state Sen. Rusty Crowe has endorsed U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn in her bid to become the Volunteer State’s next governor. Blackburn announced on Aug. 6 that she was entering the race for governor in 2026 as Bill Lee’s final term nears its end. Blackburn is set to face off […]
Murfreesboro City Schools sees enrollment drop days into new academic year
Murfreesboro City Schools has hundreds fewer students than the previous school year, and the biggest drops have shown up in kindergarten and sixth grade.
Barrett Firearms breaks ground on new facility in Murfreesboro
The new 250,000 square foot campus is located along Manchester Pike, roughly a mile away from its current facility located along Interstate 24.
Tennessee Court Affirms Conviction in Bizarre Sweet Potato Silencer Killing
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals has upheld the conviction of Joshua Terelle Gaines, whose case drew national attention for the unusual evidence found at the crime scene — and in the getaway vehicle. Gaines was convicted of first degree felony murder, especially aggravated robbery,...
Tennessee burger chain collapses into bankruptcy as economy sputters
Fresh off losing three factories, Tennessee unfortunately has been hit with even more bad news. This time, it’s a Nashville-based restaurant going under – Burger + Grain filed for bankruptcy…
Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation awards $255K to shelters with surprise grants across America
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — The MuttNation Foundation, founded by country music star Miranda Lambert, has teamed up with Tractor Supply Co. to sprinkle some love on furry friends across the nation. Through their Mutts Across America program, they've awarded $255,000 to animal welfare organizations. This annual...
Tenn. wants to restrict soda, candy purchases for SNAP recipients
More than 736,000 Tennesseans could face new restrictions on what they can purchase with their food assistance benefits under a plan proposed by Governor Bill Lee.
Wawa starts construction on its first Tennessee store
Wawa began construction on its first Tennessee convenience stores Wednesday in Murfreesboro and Clarksville. Both locations are projected to open in the second half of 2026. Wawa is No. 10 on CSP’s 2025 Top 202 ranking of U.S. c-store chains by store count. “It’s official! Wawa is proud to...
