Tennessee governor takes AG’s altered advice on Guard deployment
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said Friday he trusts the attorney general’s revised opinion on the legality of sending National Guard troops to Memphis for police work, even though it conflicted with previous legal opinions. “I think General Skrmetti’s a brilliant lawyer who understands constitutional law, and I suspect...
UPDATE: Officials release details on I-40 shutdown near TN/NC state line
HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — On the evening of Friday, Oct. 3, Interstate 40 was closed in both directions in Haywood County near the Tennessee state line due to a collision that began just before 7 p.m., according to the North Carolina Highway Patrol. Traffic alerts from the North...
Inmates and maintenance deputies earn OSHA certification with tow motors
Murfreesboro, TN - Matthew Hudgins hopes earning his certification as a forklift operator will give him an advantage when rejoining the work force. He was one of nine Rutherford County Adult Detention Center inmates assigned to work details and six Sheriff’s Office maintenance deputies who completed a federal...
Two-SUV’s Crash Beside Judicial Center Injures Two
Murfreesboro, TN - A sunny Friday afternoon (10/3/2025) in Murfreesboro took a sudden turn when two SUVs collided at the intersection of North Walnut and West Lytle Streets, right next to the Rutherford County Judicial Center parking garage. The crash happened during the 1 o’clock hour, and both vehicles— a Chevrolet...
10 Small Towns In Tennessee Where You Can Live Comfortably On Just Social Security
Looking for affordable places to live in Tennessee on a fixed income?. These 10 charming small towns offer low cost of living and plenty of community spirit!. Nestled in the center of Tennessee, McMinnville calls itself the “Nursery Capital of the World” because of its many plant nurseries.
I-65 reopens after pickup truck spills approximately 10,000 screws, roofing nails onto interstate
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WSMV) - Update: Interstate 65 in Williamson County has reopened, according to the Franklin Police Department. A portion of Interstate 65 has closed after thousands of screws and roofing nails were spilled onto the roadway, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation. TDOT said a...
Here Are 12 Things People from Tennessee Do That Seem Insane To Everyone Else
Tennessee is where Southern charm meets country grit, and the result is a collection of habits outsiders just can’t quite understand. To locals, it’s all perfectly normal. To everyone else, it looks like a mashup of music, moonshine, and a healthy disregard for speed limits on mountain roads.
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: The Holy Crab Shack
Jessica O’Neal woke up one morning super excited. “What’s wrong with you?” her husband Chris O’Neal asked. “We’re going to open a restaurant called the Holy Crab Shack,” Jessica said. “And it’s going to be faith-based.”. “You’ve lost your mind,” Chris said....
Cherokee County Woman Arrested in Tennessee Marina Drug Bust With Fentanyl and Meth
CHEROKEE COUNTY, ALABAMA — A Cherokee County woman wanted on outstanding warrants is being extradited back to Alabama after she and another suspect were captured during a major drug bust at a Tennessee marina, authorities confirmed Thursday. Deputies Find Fugitives Hiding Inside Boat. According to the Hamilton County...
Tennessee launches free program to help businesses prepare for disasters
The ReadyTN Business Program is a free, self-directed, four-week online course that teaches business owners essential emergency preparedness skills.
