Tennesseans brace for potential health coverage loss amid government shutdown
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — As the federal government shutdown continues, some Tennesseans who rely on Affordable Care Act subsidies are worried their health insurance could be at risk. For Nashville resident Janet Pollock, health coverage through Oscar Health currently costs just $8 a month, a rate made possible by federal...
Housing crisis hits home: Southeast Tennessee faces 12% homelessness surge
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — A new report paints a sobering picture of homelessness across Southeast Tennessee, showing a 12% year-over-year increase in people without stable housing and highlighting critical gaps in shelter, healthcare, and affordable housing. The Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition's 2025 State of...
Georgia district attorney says ‘Tennessee Trash’ should stay there
A Tennessee man was convicted of trafficking fentanyl in Georgia following a one-day trial last week.
‘He has been without a name for 47 years’: Body found in La Vergne...
Nearly 50 years after a man's body was found near a recreation area in La Vergne, authorities say they finally know his name.
Dozens of Taylor Swift fans report empty album packages shipped through Kentucky center
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Tennessee woman who ordered signed copies of Taylor Swift’s new album says she was stunned when the package arrived completely empty. Ciera Netherton from Clarksville posted a video on Facebook showing the open box. Her husband had already been suspicious because it felt unusually light.
Tennessee nonprofit warns Affordable Care Act funding cuts could leave expectant mothers behind
That mission, she said, depends on the Affordable Care Act. During the pandemic, Congress expanded and enhanced ACA tax credits to make plans cheaper for working families. Those credits are extended through 2025. Unless lawmakers act, they'll soon expire.
Tennessee’s Fried Catfish Destination Worth Every Mile Of The Drive
The crunch hits first – golden, perfectly seasoned, and impossible to forget. Then comes the smoky aroma of fried catfish mingling with blues music drifting through the air. Each bite feels like a celebration of Southern roots, the kind of meal that turns strangers into regulars and regulars into family.
13 Terrifying Haunted Attractions in Middle Tennessee
Early haunted houses were often created by neighborhoods to amuse the local kids, then they became fundraisers for community non-profits. It was not until the opening of Disney’s Haunted Mansion in 1969 that anyone thought of them becoming a for-profit venture. Now they are part of the Halloween industry that brings...
Coffee County to Auction Properties for Unpaid Taxes
Coffee County will be holding a tax sale on properties to recoup overdue taxes from 2018. Coffee County’s Clerk and Master, Sheila Proffitt, has notified Thunder Radio of the final notice of properties to be auctioned online at 10AM on October 29, 2025. The following parcels of property will be sold exclusively...
Deadline set for Tennesseans to meet new work requirements to be eligible for SNAP
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Major changes are on the horizon for families who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Tennesseans must meet new work requirements or risk losing the benefit. SNAP users in Tennessee have until the end of the month to comply with the new expanded work...

















