TN attorney general joins lawsuit on alleged scalping schemes by Ticketmaster
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has joined a lawsuit with six other attorneys general against Ticketmaster and Live Nation Entertainment over their alleged ticket scalping scheme. The lawsuit claims that the scheme locked out fans and drove up prices on its website. “The...
11 Things You Never Expected to Miss After Leaving Tennessee
Here are 11 things people never expect to miss after leaving Tennessee, according to locals and those who’ve moved away: Sweet Tea Everywhere — It’s on tap at most restaurants, and few other places serve it as a default. Lake Life — The abundance of lakes, water skiing, fishing, and weekends in the Smokies or ......
Back-to-Back Drug Busts in La Vergne Net Guns, Cash, and Narcotics
LA VERGNE, Tenn. – La Vergne Police made two major narcotics arrests on back-to-back days this week, seizing large quantities of drugs, cash, and even a firearm as part of their ongoing efforts to combat illegal drug activity in Rutherford County. September 15 Arrest – Nashville Edge Apartments -...
Photos Released of Publix Suspect in Murfreesboro’s “Bag It and Bolt” Case
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Forget extreme couponing — one woman in Murfreesboro has allegedly taken bargain hunting to a whole new level. On September 15, detectives say a “person of interest” was spotted rolling a cart through the Publix on Veterans Parkway near I-840, casually filling a large bag with a mere twenty-four...
Memphis lawmaker asks gov to put Guard under police chief command
A Memphis lawmaker who opposes the deployment of National Guard troops to the city’s streets is urging Tennessee’s governor to place them under the “direct leadership” of the local police chief. Democratic Rep. Jesse Chism said he recognizes the “seriousness” of Memphis’ public safety problems but wants to make sure...
Tennessee GOP lawmakers vote to end equal opportunity employment rules in state government
A legislative committee voted Wednesday to remove references to women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans from Tennessee’s equal employment opportunity plan, which has long guided the state in tracking its own employment practices and rectifying discriminatory practices. Beginning October 7, Tennessee...
Plane, Automobile Crashes Claim Lives of Two MTSC Students
You’re reading a story from Sidelines 100, a project showcasing a century of student storytelling at Middle Tennessee State University. Sidelines 100 plans to highlight 100 stories from the newspaper archives this fall and spring. This story originally ran in the Jan. 17, 1962, edition of Sidelines. Subscribe to...
Behind the Headline: The Christian-Newsom Murders
Each week, we’re revisiting a story that captured East Tennessee’s attention—and in many cases, reached far beyond.
Square That Built the South
Every Saturday morning in Shelbyville, Tennessee, the sun rises over the hilltop courthouse and casts long sunbeams through the eastward windows. Trucks orbit the square in a lazy carousel, and storefronts lean inward like neighbors locked in conversation. To stand here is to stand inside a diagram. In 1810, decades...
9 Enormous Swap Meets In Tennessee That Are Almost Too Good To Be True
Want to discover incredible swap meets in Tennessee that seem unbelievable?. These 9 swap meets offer amazing bargains and endless treasure hunting!. 1. Jackson’s Hub City Flea Market (Jackson) Walk through these doors and your eyes won’t believe what they see. The concrete floors stretch out like a...
