Keep an eye out for tagged buzzards
If you spot a buzzard wearing a bright ID tag, it’s not your imagination. Some 600 have been captured, fitted with a wing tag and returned to the wild as part of a Mississippi State University wildlife research project. Over 400 sightings have been reported, including some as far away as Watts Bar Lake in East Tennesse
Holloway High alumna returns as new school principal, still leads Rutherford Co. Virtual School
Rutherford County Virtual School Principal Jessica Supakhan now also serves as the new principal for Holloway High, a recent news release announced. Rutherford County Schools Director Jimmy Sullivan recently decided Supakhan should both keep her job as the founding Virtual School principal and succeed retiring Holloway
Coffee County Family Treatment Court Celebrates Third Graduate
On Wednesday, May 27, Coffee County Family Treatment Court held a graduation and promotion ceremony for Cynthia Smith, the program’s third graduate. Additionally, four clients were promoted to the next phase of the four-phase program. Judge Greg Perry presides over Coffee County Family Treatment Court. Find more detail
Storms Along Kentucky-Tennessee Border Moving Southeast, Authorities Warn
Emergency officials and weather agencies are tracking thunderstorms along the Kentucky-Tennessee border, which are expected to move southeast into parts of western Tennessee within the next 15 to 30 minutes, according to updates from local authorities. The storms are likely to produce gusty winds, lightning, and heavy
New Tennessee law lets religious groups operate public charter schools
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A law signed by Gov. Bill Lee (R-TN) allows religious entities — including private postsecondary institutions — to open public charter schools in the state. The legislation reverses a Tennessee law that previously banned religious groups from operating charter schools, which TN Attorney...
AI System Failed to Flag Fentanyl Diversion in Tenn.
AI System Failed to Flag Fentanyl Diversion in Tenn.
This Small Tennessee Bakery Serves Fried Pies Worth Crossing the State For
Tucked away on Warrensburg Road in Greeneville, Dutch Maid Delights has earned a reputation that reaches far beyond its East Tennessee home. This unassuming bakery turns out fried pies so delicious that people drive hours just to stock up, with some customers ordering 80 or more at a time to share with friends and cowo
One Of Tennessee’s Most Fascinating Wildlife Mysteries Involves Crows
Few birds are as familiar to Tennessee residents as crows. They can be seen flying over farm fields, gathering in city parks, calling from forest edges, and perching along country roads throughout the state. Most people recognize them instantly because of their glossy black feathers and distinctive cawing calls. Yet de
THP announces June sobriety checkpoint locations in East Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Tennessee Highway Patrol has announced dates and locations for sobriety checkpoints that will be conducted in East Tennessee during the month of June. Law enforcement agencies are legally required to publicly announce the dates and locations of any checkpoints. Information on THP checkpoin
Tennessee enacts two auto insurance laws covering delivery drivers and uninsured motorist
Tennessee just tightened auto insurance from two sides – new coverage rules for delivery-app drivers, and far steeper penalties for going uninsured. In May 2026, Governor Bill Lee signed two laws that reshape auto coverage in the state. One builds an insurance framework for gig delivery. The other rewrites the penaltie

















