10 Southern Towns Where Couples Can Retire on Social Security
Discover 10 Southern towns where couples can retire on Social Security alone. From charming downtowns to beautiful beaches, these towns are affordable and fun.
Savor Tennessee’s Finest Fried Fish Restaurants
Tennessee knows how to fry fish like nowhere else in the South. From the smoky mountains to the bustling streets of Nashville, golden catfish fillets sizzle in skillets across the state. Whether you crave a crispy cornmeal crust or a delicate seasoned batter, these restaurants serve up traditions passed down...
Jamie’s Table Home and Garden Offers Best of Outdoor Décor in Christiana
Jamie Logan opened Jamie’s Table Home and Garden in Christiana, Tennessee this fall. The shop, located in the former Big Creek Winery Tasting Room across the street from Miller’s Grocery, is an outdoor and indoor retail plant nursery offering a curated selection of items for the garden and outdoor living.
Flu cases surge in Tennessee, Arkansas
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Doctors are urging everyone to get a flu shot after the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says flu activity is “very high” in Tennessee and Arkansas as cases are expected to increase further into January. The Tennessee Health Department says flu cases are increasing...
Families call for more histoplasmosis testing after severe cases
Two Williamson County families are calling for increased histoplasmosis testing after severe infections that took months to diagnose.
THP Confirms Trooper Hurt in Second New Year’s Eve Crash Near I‑24 Ramp
DAVIDSON COUNTY, TN - Just minutes after 10:00 p.m. on New Year’s Eve (12/31/2025), WGNS News was on the air with real‑time updates about a multi‑vehicle crash on eastbound I‑24 near the 63‑mile marker, close to the Davidson–Rutherford County line and Old Hickory Blvd. exit. Information was coming in through the...
Wilson County Sheriff’s Office Features Vickie Joyce Vinsant on “Felon Friday” in Tennessee
The Wilson County Sheriff's Office in Tennessee has turned to social media in their latest bid to collar a suspect, using what they're dubbing "Felon Friday" to cast a spotlight on individuals who've skirted the law's grasp; this week, their digital wanted poster features Vickie Joyce Vinsant, born February 1, 1962,...
Former Mr. Boro Pride Killed in New Year’s Day Hit‑and‑Run in Nashville
NASHVILLE, TN (WGNS News) - A person with ties to Murfreesboro was killed early New Year’s Day by a red four-door coupe that slammed into a rideshare vehicle parked beside the sidewalk in front of Pecker’s Bar and Grill at 237 Hermitage Avenue. Metro Police report that 23-year-old Afriye Seegars, known as Smooth...
Tens of thousands of Tennesseans face health care, SNAP benefit changes in 2026
Affordable Care Act subsidies, which were expanded during the pandemic, are expiring, meaning millions of Americans will likely have to pay more for health care or go uninsured.
New Tenn. law addresses underlying mental health issues for certain convicted offenders
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A new Tennessee law requires a mental health evaluation for those convicted of serious crimes, including domestic assault and child abuse. The law is highlighting underlying issues with mental health, and its purpose is to try to get offenders convicted of certain abuse mental health care...

















