Real ID begins May 7
The Tennessee Real ID start date nears as officials are working to make sure people know what they're needed for.
Former Tenn. Inmate Disciplinary Board chair pleads guilty to statutory rape
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The now-former chair of a board designed to review “good behavior” credits for Tennessee inmates has pleaded guilty to statutory rape. District Attorney Frederick Agee confirmed Monday that Vanessa Murtaugh, former chair for the Tennessee Inmate Disciplinary Oversight Board, pleaded guilty to...
Secretary of State Tre Hargett Warns Tennesseans
(NASHVILLE, Tenn. )— As communities across Tennessee recover from devastating tornadoes and flooding, Secretary of State Tre Hargett warned Tennesseans to remain vigilant about potential scams as they consider supporting those impacted. “Tennesseans are among the most generous supporters of charitable causes, and too...
Tennessee bill aims to close loopholes in animal abandonment as shelters see more intakes
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. — A new bill looks clarify current Tennessee law regarding the abandonment of animals. East Ridge Animal Services says they see dogs and cats left to fend for themselves all the time. They tell us that for most pet owners, the issue boils down to a...
Bill pushing to teach TN students marriage before kids as one key to success...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A bill that would require Tennessee public schools to teach certain keys to a successful life is now headed to Gov. Bill Lee’s desk. On Monday, HB 0178/SB 0471 passed in the House 73-20. The bill already passed in the Senate with the following amendment: “AMENDMENT #1 changes the effective...
TN Senate to debate bill requiring medical examiners to test suspected mass shooters for...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Medical examiners in Tennessee could soon be required to investigate the medication history of suspected mass shooters under a new bill proposed by Sen. Rusty Crowe (R-Johnson City). SB 1146 would require medical examiners to attempt to contact the doctor or mental health provider for someone...
Some Big Lots stores reopening under new ownership this week
Variety Wholesalers is looking to open a handful of Big Lots locations on Thursday in the first of “four waves of openings" it has planned for the discount retailer’s stores it bought.
This Legendary Restaurant In Tennessee Has Massive Cheeseburgers So Good, You’ll Want To Visit...
Tucked away on College Street in Clarksville, Tennessee sits a modest brick building with a bright red awning that’s been the site of burger pilgrimage for decades – Johnny’s Big Burger. The name tells you exactly what you’re getting, and they deliver on that promise with gusto....
Distribution company to shut down Memphis facility
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Bunzl Distribution USA Inc. is closing down multiple businesses operating at its facility in Memphis. According to the WARN Notice, Bunzl’s warehouse located at 4025 Viscount Avenue is permanently closing the following operations on June 30:. International Sourcing Co. Inc. d/b/a Cordova Safety...
Tennessee bill to invalidate out-of-state driver’s licenses issued to undocumented immigrants sent to governor’s...
The bill would only apply to out-of-state licenses issued to undocumented immigrants that contain a marking indicating them as such. According to Rep. Reeves, almost 20 states issue driver's licenses to undocumented people, but only two — Connecticut and Delaware — include a specific mark on the license.