Sleeping man awakes to bear in kitchen, then kills it outside, TN officials say
A homeowner woke up to the sound of an intruder breaking in — then he found himself facing a wild animal in Tennessee. The Sevierville man was sleeping at around 1:30 p.m. Aug. 10, when he heard a disturbance in his kitchen, according to a news release from the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. He went to...
Health officials say venison was likely cause of 4-year-old girl’s death
The death of a 4-year-old Tennessee girl in May has been determined to be from E. coli O157:H7 in venison. The girl was one of two patients diagnosed with infections from the pathogen. Both had consumed venison from the same processing facility in Puryear, TN, according to a report from... Continue Reading
Tennesseans Are Flocking To This Enormous Thrift Store That’s Almost Too Good To Be...
In the heart of Memphis, where the blues echo through the streets and barbecue smoke wafts through the air, there’s a treasure trove that locals have been keeping to themselves for far too long – Blues City Thrift. This isn’t just any secondhand shop where you might find...
Rutherford County parents report bus issues at start of school year
District officials told News 2 one of its contractors is still working to hire two qualified bus drivers, which is currently affecting two Rockvale routes. He added that routes may still be adjusted, and bus route timing should become more reliable in the coming days.
Gov. Lee pushes for changes to SNAP program
A police investigation is underway after a 17-year-old was killed in a shooting overnight in Spring Hill. The search continues for the driver who hit and killed a mother of two in Maury County. Breaking down SNAP restrictions in Tennessee. Updated: 3 hours ago. |. A closer look at SNAP...
Tennessee Wide Receiver Charged with Driving on Suspended License after Traffic Stop, Police Say
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Tennessee wide receiver has been charged with driving on a suspended license. Chris Brazzell was arrested following a traffic stop Friday night. Knoxville police say Brazzell was speeding at 60mph across the Henley Street Bridge which has a speed limit of 35mph. According to charging documents,...
10 Tennessee Towns Where You Can Actually Live on Nothing but Social Security
There are many Tennessee towns where you can comfortably live on Social Security alone, thanks to affordable housing and an overall low cost of living.
Citizen tip helps lead Williamson County deputies to suspected burglars
Two alleged burglars, including one who was featured in a News 2 Crime Tracker report nearly three years ago, are in custody after being caught by deputies in Williamson County.
Woman arrested in Tennessee after bee attack trial no-show
A woman once accused of setting swarms of bees on law enforcement officers during an eviction protest has been arrested after skipping her court appearance. As reported by The Washington Times, Rorie Woods, who allegedly used beehives as weapons against sheriff's deputies during a 2022 eviction in Massachusetts, was...
UPDATED: 87-Year-Old Man Fatally Struck While Helping Crash Victims on Highway 231
UPDATED: RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The 87-year-old man who was struck and killed by a vehicle this past week on Highway 231 South in Christiana was laid to rest on Monday. Jerry Wayne Smotherman, 86, reportedly saw that a motorist had been involved in an accident and stopped to assist those on the scene of the busy...
