Smyrna Launches ‘No Solicitation’ Registry to Protect Local Homeowners
SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) - Door-to-door salespeople in Rutherford County are officially on notice. The Town of Smyrna launched a brand-new "No Solicitation" registry designed to give local homeowners peace of mind and keep unwanted visitors off their doorsteps. Under the new system, Smyrna residents can easily log onto the
Report: Tennessee Schools Rank High in Racial and Economic Segregation
Tennessee has among the most racially segregated public schools in the country, according to a new report. “States of Segregation,” a collaboration between Brown’s Promise and the Segregation Tracking Project, ranks U.S. states based on economic and racial segregation in public schools. Tennessee ranked sixth in the na
Bedford County, TN, Family Mourns Teen Racer Bentlee Potts, Visitation Scheduled This Week
A Middle Tennessee community is mourning the loss of Norman Bentlee Potts, a 17-year-old from Williamsport, Tennessee, who died on June 20 in a crash at Duck River Raceway Park in Bedford County. According to his obituary, Bentlee passed away unexpectedly while doing what he loved most. Bentlee was set...
New Tennessee law named after Charlie Kirk allows teachers to discuss Christianity’s role in...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A new Tennessee law set to take effect July 1 will give educators additional assurance they can teach about Christianity’s influence on the founding of the United States without fear of violating state policy. The Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act, sponsored by State Rep....
Wildlife calendar photo winners announced
There’s no more scenic state, with more fascinating wildlife, than Tennessee, and photographers captured portions of it for the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s 2026-27 wildlife calendar that comes out next month. Fourteen winning entries were selected (12 monthly and two for the front and back covers). The TWRA..
UK Chandler Hospital completes first robotic kidney transplant in 4-state region
Surgeons at the University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital have successfully completed a kidney transplant using robotic technology.
Tennessee has a 140-year-old British utopia hiding on the Cumberland Plateau
Somewhere on the Cumberland Plateau, about 90 minutes northwest of Knoxville, a Victorian English village sits in the Tennessee woods. Christ Church steeple rises above the trees. Carpenter Gothic cottages line quiet lanes. A library full of 19th-century books waits behind an original wooden door. About 70 people still
Manchester PD Mourns SRO’s Unexpected Passing
On Monday, June 22, the Manchester Police Department released the following statement:. “The Manchester Police Department extends its deepest condolences on the unexpected passing of Mr. Gary Zimmerman, “Mr. Z”, a dedicated school crossing guard who faithfully served our community for 13 years. “Mr. Zimmerman’s commitm
Tennessee gas prices fall 10 cents
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Gas prices are continuing to decline across the state, falling 10 cents, on average, over last week. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $3.50 which is 70 cents less expensive than one month ago but 66 cents more expensive than one year ago. “Tennessee pump...
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for multiple counties in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for portions of southern Tennessee until 7 p.m. CDT Monday as forecasters warn that strong to severe thunderstorms could bring damaging wind gusts and heavy rainfall to the region. The watch comes as rain and thunderstorms return to the state,...

















