MTSU houses world’s largest collection of punk records
Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) is now home to the largest collections of punk rock records in the world.
Fundraiser Organized to Support Local Family After Tragic Car Accident
Manchester resident Rachelle Shelton has organized a fundraiser to help pay for funeral costs after her coworker’s wife passed away in a car accident. The accident occurred on Thursday, March 26, taking the life of Kelly Cassel, a 46-year-old caregiver. Kelly leaves behind her husband Eric, three children, and her...
Tennessee’s First Female Execution In Centuries?
A Tennessee death row case is testing the state’s limits—and its conscience. Christa Gail Pike, the only woman on Tennessee’s death row, is suing to stop her scheduled September 2026 execution, arguing the state’s lethal injection protocol risks severe suffering due to her medical condition. She says pentobarbital...
Tennessee health company to pay over $2M amid claims of poor care, Medicare overcharges
FRANKLIN, Tenn. — A Tennessee nursing home operator will pay more than $2 million to resolve allegations it provided dangerously poor care while overcharging Medicare and TennCare. American Health Companies, LLC, doing business as American Health Partners, faces claims that its Lewis County Nursing and Rehabilitation...
The Melungeons: The Mystery of Appalachia’s Secretive Mixed-Ancestry Community
Nestled in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains lies a community shrouded in mystery and intrigue—the Melungeons. Known for their mixed ancestry, this enigmatic group has piqued the curiosity of historians, genealogists, and the general public alike. Their story is one of resilience, cultural blending, and...
‘Worst audit’: Tennessee comptroller releases interim audit claiming millions in waste, abuse at MSCS
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office released an interim audit Wednesday claiming $1.1 million in waste and abuse by Memphis-Shelby County Schools and another $1.7 million in contracts that may violate practices, but don’t rise to the level of waste and abuse. The audit, which covers...
Early‑Morning Bomb Threat at MPD Temporarily Closed N. Highland
UPDATED: It is important to note that the bomb threat has been deemed a false call at the MPD. Public Information Officer Larry Flowers told WGNS News that the "All Clear" was given after someone called 911 claiming there was a bomb inside the Murfreesboro Police Department early this morning on Tuesday, March 31,...
🎁 Free Items Around Murfreesboro — From Baby Supplies to a Car
Looking for something useful without spending a dime? Murfreesboro neighbors are giving away a variety of free items this week — from baby formula to outdoor gear and even a car!
New ‘Welcome to Shelbyville’ Signs Coming
The Shelbyville City Council has decided to give the ‘Welcome to Shelbyville’ signs along city limits a fresh new look as the final design was chosen during the March 12 Regular Session. There were two designs available for the Council to vote to approve, in which the pictured...
I Drove Tennessee’s Backroads for 15 Smokehouses—10 Were So Good I’d Go Back Tomorrow
Tennessee’s backroads hide some of the best barbecue in America, and I set out to find them all. Over several weeks, I drove through small towns and rural highways, visiting 15 different smokehouses across the state. From century-old pits to family-run operations, each place had its own story to tell.
