Tennessee, Virginia, and North Carolina Brace for Rain-to-Snow Changeover Late Wednesday With Slick Roads...
– A late-week weather shift is expected across East Tennessee, southwest Virginia, and nearby higher terrain of western North Carolina, where rain is forecast to change to snow late Wednesday and Wednesday night, bringing the potential for slick road conditions into Thursday morning. Forecast messaging indicates the...
Former 13th Judicial District Recovery Courts Director Authorized Improper Rent Assistance, TN Comptroller Says
Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury Press Release:. An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has found that Julie Odom, the former director of the 13th Judicial District Recovery Courts, improperly authorized rent assistance and submitted falsified documents involving a participant with whom she...
East Tennessee school closures and delays announced for Jan. 15
It's the first snow day of 2026 in East Tennessee! Schools across the region are closing their doors Thursday, Jan. 15, due to snow and freezing temperatures . While Knoxville is forecast to get less than an inch of snow, communities at higher elevations in the mountains could see more than 4 inches, according to the...
New Report Names Tennessee’s Favorite Fast Food Restaurant
A new national analysis finds that Hardee’s ranks as Tennessee’s favorite fast food chain, reflecting the brand’s strong regional presence and deep loyalty across the state.
Bills to prohibit kids from working in content creation, impose tax on electric vehicle...
NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) - The 2026 legislative session in Tennessee is underway after politicians reconvened Tuesday for the 114th General Assembly. And some have gotten a fast start, already introducing bills on the first official day of work in Nashville. Some notable proposed laws so far include prohibiting certain...
Man With Prior Rutherford County Convictions Wanted on Aggravated Rape Charges
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Metro Nashville Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted on multiple felony charges, including aggravated rape, aggravated assault, and aggravated burglary, stemming from an alleged sexual assault involving a minor. A warrant naming the suspect was issued earlier this week...
State seeks public input on water quality as Stones River concerns grow
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WZTV) — State environmental leaders are asking Tennessee residents to weigh in on the health of local waterways, including the Stones River in Rutherford County, during a public meeting scheduled for Wednesday. The meeting is part of the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s...
Investigation underway after man found shot, killed in Rutherford County
SMYRNA, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) is investigating a homicide near Smyrna from Sunday night. RCSO reports that the investigation was launched after a man was found dead on Lee Road near Smyrna at about 6:30 p.m. “Deputies responded to a shooting, which resulted in...
Traffic Stop Near South Lowry Street in Smyrna Prevents Potentially Dangerous Situation
SMYRNA, Tenn. — A routine traffic stop on January 9, 2026, underscored the daily risks faced by law enforcement officers and highlighted the importance of vigilance on local roadways. While monitoring traffic near the intersection of South Lowry Street and Enon Springs Road, Officer Smallwood of the Smyrna Police...
Former recovery court director indicted on seven felony charges
Julie Ann Odom faces seven felony charges for allegedly stealing $8,600 from Tennessee recovery court funds and falsifying documents to cover it up.
