Nonprofit, officials celebrate 1 million lbs. of trash removed from Tennessee River
At a press conference held Wednesday at the riverfront park, Volunteer Landing, in Knoxville, Tenn., Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful® (KTnRB) announced alongside local, state, and federal officials that their volunteers will reach this month the milestone of 1 million lbs. of trash removed from the Tennessee River...
Fire At Tennessee Smoke Shop Uncovers Evidence Of Illegal Drug Distribution
A Tennessee business had been under investigation for several months for alleged illegal distribution of marijuana when a fire last week suddenly exposed evidence for potential prosecution, officials said. Shortly after 9 p.m. on Sept. 15, the City of La Vergne Fire Rescue Department responded to a report of “visible...
1 dead after multi-vehicle crash on I-24 in La Vergne
A multi-vehicle crash has closed all lanes of Interstate 24 near the Davidson County and Rutherford County line.
Helene-impacted counties take on financial burdens awaiting FEMA reimbursement funding
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — One year ago, Hurricane Helene caused devastating flooding in parts of East Tennessee and Western North Carolina. Recovery efforts began soon after, with assistance from neighboring communities, people across the country and government officials. However, the help the counties need from the Federal...
Tennessee Farmers Panicking After Jack Daniel’s Ends 45-Year Program Of Free Cattle Feed
After 45 years of a free cattle feed program run by Jack Daniel’s where livestock farmers in Moore County, Tennessee were able to use the “stillage” leftovers (corn, rye, barley), Jack Daniel’s is ending the program to partner with an energy company. According to reports from local news outlets, panicked livestock...
Boutique robbed during music festival in Franklin
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Franklin Police Department is investigating a robbery at a local boutique that reportedly took place overnight during a recent music festival. Stella Rhodes, a boutique in Franklin, shared that it was robbed of thousands of dollars‘ worth of goods during the Pilgrimage Festival over the...
Teacher safety and violent students: Lawyer breaks down Tennessee law
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — When it comes to education, the role of teachers goes much farther than conveying knowledge. In many cases, they can also be the last line of defense between violent students and the rest of the classroom. In this week’s Ask Isaacs, 6 News Anchor Lori Tucker and Attorney Greg Isaacs break […]
One person arrested following drug bust in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — A woman from the Brockdell community is facing jail time after deputies uncovered a drug operation at her home, which included children, authorities said. The Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at Loretta Dockery’s residence and found evidence consistent with the sale and...
Event in Nashville opposes National Guard in Memphis
More than two dozen people gathered near the state capital in Nashville on Sept. 27 to oppose the deployment of the National Guard to Memphis. Protesters held signs that said, “Free Memphis” and “No troops in Tennessee” during the 45-minute event. “We must not stop until...
Police searching for wanted shooting suspect in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — Authorities are searching for a man allegedly involved in a shooting Tuesday evening in Rogersville. The Surgoinsville Police Department said officers responded to the 100 block of Cardic Drive just after 6:30 p.m. following reports that a man had been shot. Investigators identified 22-year-old Johnny...

















