Mayors push for Summer EBT return in Tennessee
Tennessee mayors urge Governor Lee to restore Summer EBT, a $120 food assistance program that helped low-income families in all 95 counties during 2024.
Tennessee official floats full property tax reimbursement for seniors
A Tennessee official proposed full reimbursements of property taxes for homeowners 65 and older who have at least 20 years of state residency. The plan would replace partial relief, cost about 3% of the state's annual budget and aims to prevent tax foreclosures while helping seniors remain in their homes. AI Summary.
The possibility of a foot of snow in Tennessee in January
TENNESSEE — While Tennessee is not typically associated with heavy snowfall, historical weather data show that it is entirely possible for parts of the state to receive a foot of snow or more from a single storm in January under the right conditions. January is climatologically the coldest month in Tennessee,...
Three TN counties reported no murders in 2025
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. — The District Attorney General’s Office of Frederick H. Agee for the 28th Judicial District said in a press release that there were no murders reported in 2025 for the following counties: Crockett, Gibson, and Haywood. The D.A.’s office stated that, according to the Tennessee Bureau of...
LIVE: TN lawmakers discuss equipping prison guards with body cameras
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A group of Tennessee lawmakers is exploring the idea of equipping prison guards with body cameras, given recent incidents in the state’s institutions. The Tennessee Senate’s State and Local Government Corrections Subcommittee convened on Tuesday morning to discuss the current state of the...
New Tennessee laws that took effect Jan. 1
Dozens of new laws took effect this month in Tennessee, touching on everything from criminal justice to pet chiropractors. Why it matters: The laws affect virtually every aspect of life in Tennessee. Zoom in: We've compiled a list of some of the most noteworthy additions. 📄 Domestic abuser registry: Under...
Celebrate Dry January with Upstate Elevator’s new THC spirit
If you’re celebrating Dry January, are sober-curious, or simply interested in alcohol alternatives, and you’re looking for something to imbibe instead of your usual rum, whiskey, or tequila, the folks at Upstate Elevator have the perfect replacement beverage. Known for its cannabinoid beverages, the brand recently...
‘I am being arrested. I don’t know why:’ Hundreds arrested in TN, zero alcohol...
According to data released by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, 419 people across Tennessee were arrested for driving under the influence in 2024 despite later blood tests showing no alcohol detected in their system: not trace amounts, not borderline results, none.
Gov. Bill Lee declines to secure millions in federal funds to feed Tennessee kids...
Despite the urging of county mayors, child advocates, clergy and educators, Gov. Bill Lee has declined to secure millions of dollars in federal funding to provide food to low-income kids by the government’s Jan. 1 deadline. Lee has remained quiet about the apparent decision to forgo approximately $84 million from the...
Community mourns beloved Tennessee drag entertainer killed in hit-and-run
A Tennessee community is grieving the loss of a beloved drag performer killed in a hit-and-run. Loved ones reflect on their legacy as police continue the search for the driver.

















