Tennessee lawmaker pushing to give prosecutors more tools to pursue death penalty against child...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Tennessee lawmaker is pushing to give prosecutors more ability to pursue the death penalty for those convicted of rape of a child. State Rep. Greg Martin has introduced House Bill 1454 to expand the aggravating circumstances to allow for the death penalty to be sought against convicted...
Man notices unusual smell coming from vehicle; what he found under the hood was...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WBIR/CNN NEWSOURCE/WKRC) - A Tennessee man got a startling surprise after tracing an unusual smell from his SUV to a long, yellow python inside the engine compartment. Jesse Hodge said he first noticed the odor and scheduled a maintenance check, but curiosity prompted him to open the hood...
One person arrested following major drug bust in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — A man was arrested on drug trafficking-related charges following a traffic stop over the weekend in Knox County, according to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff’s officials said narcotics detectives stopped a tractor-trailer for speeding near the eastbound truck scales on Interstate 40. During the...
Jefferson Pike speed limit to increase in Smyrna
Leaders said the changes should improve safety and efficiency across town.
Performance audit of Tennessee State Veterans’ Homes Board reveals below-average ratings, nursing turnover
A performance audit of the Tennessee State Veterans' Homes Board has resulted in several findings, including the lack of financial strategies and a high turnover in nursing staff.
Shelbyville Couple Donates $3,500 to Local Agencies
A Shelbyville couple who have chosen to remain anonymous to the public donated a total of $3,500 to Shelbyville and Bedford County law enforcement, fire protection and animal welfare agencies. The Bedford County Fire Department, Bedford County Animal Control, Shelbyville Fire Department, Shelbyville-Bedford County...
New programs to help repair, replace homes damaged by Helene
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — New programs from the United States Department of Agriculture are planned to help Tennesseans whose homes were damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Helene be repaired or rebuilt, Clinch-Powell RC&D said. The programs are called the Single Family Housing Disaster Assistance Fund (DAF) Home...
Tennessee’s economy growing, but affordability becoming a major issue
(The Center Square) – Tennessee’s economy will continue to grow at a slower pace, but affordability is becoming a major issue for everyday Tennesseans, according to the economic outlook prepared by the University of Tennessee’s Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research. The report released Monday shows the...
From “Most Dangerous” to Safer Passage: Jefferson Pike’s New Chapter
SMYRNA, TN – At noon this coming Tuesday (12/16/2025), Jefferson Pike will enter a new era. The Town of Smyrna has announced updated speed limits along the freshly widened corridor, a move designed to protect not only drivers but also the growing number of pedestrians and cyclists who now share the roadway.
New speed limit coming to road in Smyrna
SMYRNA, Tenn. (WSMV) - A road in Smyrna will soon see new posted speed limits following the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s widening project, the town said. The town established the following limits to enhance safety for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists:. 40 mph from Nissan Drive to Old Jefferson Pike.
