Expect delays: Overnight paving begins on busy Smyrna roadway
Drivers in Smyrna should plan for delays as a new overnight paving project gets underway on Nissan Drive. The Tennessee Department of Transportation says crews will begin milling and resurfacing Nissan Drive, also known as State Route 102, starting Monday, April 6. The work will stretch from Jefferson Pike to...
IRS extends tax deadline after winter storm
The Internal Revenue Service has announced an income tax return extension for individuals and businesses in Tennessee affected by Winter Storm Fern in January. Those taxpayers now have until May 22, 2026, to file federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments, according to an IRS news release.
Coldest Aprils in Tennessee since 1895
Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Aprils in Tennessee since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information. Rankings are based on the lowest average temperature in each month. For each of the coldest months listed below, we've included the average state temperature, state-wide highs and lows for the month, and the total precipitation.
Friends report period of paranoia before MTSU professor shot dead
No charges will be filed against the man accused of shooting an MTSU professor found dead in the middle of a Dekalb County road in December. Bryant Dunaway, district attorney general for the 13 th Judicial District of Tennessee, said in a statement April 2 that "after a review of the investigative results, this office is declining any prosecution." The statement said Ashleigh McKinzie, 41, had become...
Tennessee Director Fired For Protecting First Amendment, and More Library News
Today, I have a roundup of library updates and resources, a lengthy list of censorship updates, and some readers’ advisory resources so that we don’t have to end the post on a down note. Let’s jump in. Library Updates and Resources. Connecticut public libraries are thriving!. 8...
One charged after crash involving two tractor-trailers near state line
COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — I-40 has reopened near the Tennessee-North Carolina state line after a crash Tuesday morning. A Tennessee Department of Transportation spokesperson said the crash involved two tractor-trailers. It was reported at 7:01 a.m., according to TDOT’s SmartWay map, and originally the interstate was closed in both directions. At 7:48 a.m., however, […]
Jordan McCullough one of 11 finalists on ‘American Idol’
Murfreesboro native Jordan McCullough was selected as one of the 11 finalists on “American Idol” on Monday following his performance of Mariah Cary’s “Always Be My Baby.”. The 1990s-themed episode included hit songs from the decade chosen by each judge. Lionel Richie chose the song for...
America’s 15 Most Religious States
Religion plays a big role in shaping communities, traditions, and everyday life across the United States. Some states stand out for having especially strong ties to faith, with high rates of church attendance, prayer, and religious belief. From the Bible Belt to the Mountain West, these states reflect a deep...
14 Tennessee Waterfront Restaurants Locals Love
Tennessee’s rivers and lakes create some of the most scenic dining backdrops you’ll find anywhere in the South. From the Tennessee River winding through Knoxville and Chattanooga to the sprawling waters of Old Hickory Lake and Douglas Lake, waterfront restaurants dot the shorelines with incredible views and even better food.
‘Inadequate.’ Families of deadly TN bus crash victims only eligible for $700K payout from...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Nashville attorney tells WSMV4 that a state law has created an “impossible position” for families of the middle school children who were in the fatal Kenwood Middle School bus crash. That law, he said, puts a cap on the payout all impacted families...
