Truck driver pleads in deadly I-70 crash
The 27-year-old California immigrant that killed a mother and daughter in an August 2024 crash on I-70, agreed to a plea deal yesterday in Boone County Court. Walter Montejo killed Melvina Collin of Colorado and her daughter, Cindy Helms of Tennessee, when his tractor trailer crossed the median and hit a U-Haul...
DA calls for changes at Trousdale Turner, one of Tennessee’s most dangerous prisons
There's a call for change at one of Tennessee's most dangerous prisons — the Trousdale Turner Correctional Facility.
Tennessee Comptroller will not approve 2026 Shelby County budget
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — After five consecutive years of problematic budget submissions, the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury said that it will not approve Shelby County’s fiscal year 2026 budget. Under Tennessee law, counties are required to submit annual budgets to the Comptroller for approval. The Comptroller's...
PEN America Report: Tennessee ranks third in U.S. for book bans
According to PEN America, a literary freedom of expression group, Florida had the most book bans with 2,304, followed by Texas with 1,781, and Tennessee with 1,622 between July 2024 and June 2025.
America’s Thrift Store Opens in Murfreesboro – Watch Our Video for a Sneak Peak!
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — A new kind of thrift experience is arriving in Murfreesboro as America’s Thrift Store celebrates its grand opening on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 1030 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Billed as “A Thrift Store Like You’ve Never Experienced,” the store promises a...
This Old-Timey Restaurant In Tennessee Has Buffalo Wings So Good, They’re Worth A Road...
Tucked away in Memphis, where barbecue joints command the spotlight, sits a humble establishment with a glowing neon sign that’s been quietly perfecting the art of buffalo wings for decades. Half Shell doesn’t need flashy billboards or celebrity endorsements – the crispy, sauce-slathered delights speak volumes on...
LPR cameras lead to arrest of wanted woman in Nolensville
An Antioch woman wanted on theft charges was recently taken into custody thanks to the help of license plate readers.
Execution dates set for man, woman convicted in separate 1990s murders in TN
Their arrival marks the next step in the Memphis Safe Task Force initiative, which launched Monday with a dozen law enforcement agencies in the city. Clarksville Police said 20-year-old Kamren Castro was shot on Tuesday and later died at the hospital. New bodycam video sheds light on Morgan Wallen arrest.
The possibility of measurable snowfall in Tennessee in October
TENNESSEE — While Tennessee is better known for colorful autumn foliage in October than for winter weather, history shows that measurable snowfall during the month has occurred, though it remains a rare event. According to records from the National Weather Service, snowfall in Tennessee has been documented in October...
Gov. shutdown: USDA employees furloughed, farmers will lack access to federal assistance
RIDDLETON, Tenn. (WZTV) — The government shutdown could impact farmers if Congress does not act quickly. Federal assistance by the USDA Farm Service Agency is stalled as offices are closed and many USDA employees are furloughed, including here in Nashville. George McDonald has been a crop farmer since 1978.
