Federal funding cuts to SNAP placing bigger financial burden on Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - For families who rely on government assistance to get food on the table, there could be uncertainty ahead. Federal funding cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will cost the state millions to keep serving the same number of Tennesseans who rely on it now. A...
Tennessee State Representative introduces bill to fund police hiring, officials say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - State Rep. John Gillespie filed a bill that would give grants to law enforcement agencies dealing with staffing shortages, officials said. "Ensuring law enforcement agencies have the resources they need is instrumental in addressing staffing and retention challenges," Gillespie said. "Investing in...
Portion of I-24 designated Andre’ Hunter Memorial Highway
State Rep. Tim Rudd, R-Murfreesboro, State Rep. Aron Maberry, R-Clarksville, and State Sen. Dawn White, R-Murfreesboro, announced that a portion of Interstate 24 in Montgomery County has been dedicated as the Andre’ Hunter Memorial Highway. Hunter was a 30-year-old Rutherford County native who was tragically killed...
TWRA confirms hemorrhagic disease in white-tailed deer in 8 counties
Reports of hemorrhagic disease have been confirmed in eight counties across the Volunteer State, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.
10 Gigantic Secondhand Shops In Tennessee Where You Can Build A New Wardrobe For...
Want to find gigantic secondhand shops in Tennessee where wardrobes get reborn?. These 10 thrift stores deliver designer finds and vintage treasures galore!. 1. Amvets Thrift Store (Knoxville) Walk into this place and prepare to be amazed. Amvets runs their thrift store like a well-oiled machine. A very large, very...
DEA Dismantles MS-13 Cell Operating in Nashville
NASHVILLE, TN – Federal authorities announced Tuesday that a months-long investigation has dismantled an MS-13 cell operating in the Nashville area, leading to at least 17 arrests across three states. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), working with multiple federal, state, and local partners, carried out...
11 All-You-Can-Eat BBQ Spots In Tennessee That Locals Can’t Get Enough Of
Tennessee knows how to do barbecue, and for the truly hungry, nothing beats the magic of an all-you-can-eat spread. Picture smoky ribs stacked high, sizzling grills loaded with every cut you can imagine, and tables full of friends daring each other to grab “just one more plate.”. From Memphis...
UPDATE: Suspect Accused of Opening Fire on Crowd in Old Fort Park was Free...
MONDAY NIGHT UPDATE: Murfreesboro, TN – Here’s an update on Tavarious Chambers, the suspect charged by Murfreesboro Police with six counts of attempted first-degree murder and one count of tampering with evidence. When the shooting occurred this past Saturday night, Chambers had only been free on bond for four weeks...
STUDY: 14% of Tennesseans feel lonely
A recent study conducted by A Mission For Michael determined that 14% of Tennesseans feel lonely.
Largest Taco Bell Franchisee Acquires Nine 7 Brews in Tennessee
Birmingham, Alabama-based Tacala’s portfolio of the rapidly growing drive-thru coffee chain at 31 locations. CEO Joey Pierson’s company operates 379 Taco Bells in seven states with plans to open another four or five by the end of year. The largest Taco Bell franchisee in the country is going...
