Rain and thunderstorms in the Midstate with some strong to severe Thursday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) -Heat and humidity increase today with higher winds from the south. Some strong, even severe thunderstorms are possible tomorrow. Partly sunny today and warmer. Wind gusts will crank up to 30 mph at times ahead of an approaching system, which will bring rain and thunderstorm chances into the reg
Live music events scheduled across West Tennessee June 17-23
JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - More than 100 live music and entertainment events are scheduled across West Tennessee for the week of June 17-23, according to Jackson Hidden Tracks. The Downtown Tavern is hosting a free Music Industry Mixer every Wednesday night in June from 5 to 9 p.m. The event series is open to people who w
TWRA to Host Second Annual Tennessee Biodiversity Summit
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has announced the second annual Tennessee Biodiversity Summit will take place on October 21, 2026, at Middle Tennessee State University. All wildlife enthusiasts, including experts, birdwatchers, hunters, and anyone interested in nature, are invited to participate in this
Murfreesboro approves $782M budget to handle rapid growth
Murfreesboro approved a $782M budget to handle rapid growth, adding police and fire resources without raising property taxes.
From $280+ Million Legacy Fraud Scheme to Future Tech Center on I-840 at NW...
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - What was once pitched as a monumental economic game-changer for the city of Murfreesboro has officially unraveled into a cautionary tale of corporate fraud, leaving local officials to pivot a prime piece of real estate toward a completely different technological future. Back in 2021, residents and
Tennessee ranks low for hourly wages
Starting July 1, 26 states and cities are raising their minimum wage, but Tennessee isn't one of them.
Orphaned bear cubs get second chance as Tennessee rescue resumes rehabilitation
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — For orphaned black bear cubs in Tennessee, a second chance at life in the wild is back. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and Appalachian Bear Rescue announced Thursday that the Townsend-based facility will once again accept orphaned black bear cubs for rehabilitation. The move comes after...
Buc-ee’s is doubling down on Tennessee
Tennessee is turning into one of Buc-ee’s most important expansion states. Buc-ee’s official location list currently shows two Tennessee stores: Crossville and Sevierville/Kodak. That already gives Tennessee a strong presence…
Spearfishing Laws in Tennessee: What You Can and Cannot Do Underwater
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Tennessee is a landlocked state, but that does not mean spearfishing is off the table. With over 230 fish species spread across rivers, reservoirs, and lakes, the state offers real underwater hunting opportunities — provided you follow a speci
Body Found at H.V. Griffin Park in Shelbyville
On Wednesday, June 17, the Shelbyville Police Department published the following press release:. “On the evening of June 16, 2026, at approximately 10:00 p.m., officers with the Shelbyville Police Department responded to a report of an unresponsive individual in the parking lot of H.V. Griffin Park. “Upon arrival, offi
