Middle TN astronaut joins Marsha Blackburn, John Rose among list of candidates to replace...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Middle Tennessee’s astronaut Barry E. “Butch” Wilmore is now listed among the candidates to become the state’s next governor. This is per the latest candidate list for governor provided by the Tennessee Secretary of State. Previous: Early poll shows big favorite in...
Kentucky man pleads guilty to kidnapping, child abduction charges after sparking nationwide manhunt
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Kentucky man pleaded guilty after sparking a nationwide manhunt after kidnapping his 3-year-old son, Noah, and his 16-year-old cousin Amber Clare in 2021. Jacob Clare changed his plea in California to guilty on kidnapping and child abduction charges. He was sentenced to 13 years and...
Pit Bull Laws in Tennessee: What Owners Need to Know to Stay Compliant
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! If you own or plan to own a pit bull in Tennessee, understanding the laws that apply to your dog is essential. Tennessee does not have a statewide ban on pit bulls, but at least 13 cities and counties across the state have implemented their...
20-year-old accused of firing shot during road rage incident in TN
CROSSVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Tennessee man is facing a charge of aggravated assault in connection with a gun being fired during a recent road rage incident, according to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO). CCSO reports that deputies responded to the area of Highway 127 North and Tabor...
Rockingham County Man Arrested for Abducting Juvenile from Tennessee
A man has been arrested for child abduction in Rockingham County. According to the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were contacted on Monday in reference to a missing female juvenile from Memphis, Tn. The female juvenile was reported missing on Sunday March 1, by her parents to the Shelby...
Allie Phillips announces campaign for Tennessee House of Representatives in District 75
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Allie Phillips, a working mom of two, a union member, and a community advocate, announced her campaign for Tennessee House District 75. Phillips said her campaign prioritizes lowering costs for working families – including housing, childcare and healthcare. She said is also focused...
Potential Record Bass Caught in Marion County
A potential new Tennessee state record largemouth bass is currently under official review. Darren Nunley, an angler from Sequatchie County, landed the 15.75-pound bass—measured on certified scales—at Nickajack Lake in Marion County on the morning of February 28, 2026. If ratified, this specimen would surpass Gabe...
Nashville Walked Away From $9.5 Million in School Cop Cash
While Tennessee has been racing to put a school resource officer in every public school, Nashville quietly left a big pile of state money sitting on the sidelines. State officials told a House committee this week that millions of dollars set aside for school resource officers, or SROs, went unused, with Davidson...
One person dead after being struck by vehicle on I-40 in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — A 29-year-old man was killed early Sunday morning while inspecting his vehicle following a crash on Interstate 40 in downtown Nashville. The crash occurred around 3:30 a.m. in the westbound lanes near the Hermitage Avenue exit. According to Metro police, the driver of a Dodge Journey initially rear-ended...
For America’s 250th, Governor Lee Visits Reelfoot
Tiptonville, Tenn.–As part of the America 250 celebration, Governor Bill Lee and First Lady Maria Lee visited Lake County over the weekend. After meeting with local citizens at Boyette’s Dining Room, the Governor and First Lady stopped by Reelfoot Lake State Park, where they took time to visit with and take photos...

















