Emergency declaration funds vs. FEMA funds: Tennessee Emergency Management explains the difference
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency gave details on the difference between emergency declaration funds vs. individual FEMA funds. According to TEMA, emergency declaration funds are for state and local governments so they can take steps to protect the whole community, not for...
Tennessee district attorneys release immigration report, reveal violent crime stats
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) -- In accordance with state law, Tennessee's District Attorneys released their 2025 Immigration Report detailing crime statistics from people "not lawfully present" in the country. According to the report obtained by FOX17: approximately 11,340 people combined for 21,648 charges. The top three...
25,000 NES customers without power Monday, more than a week after ice storm
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — More than 25,000 Nashville Electric Services customers are without power Monday morning, more than a week after an ice storm rocked the Midstate. The winter storm arrived in Middle Tennessee Saturday, with many customers reporting outages as early as Saturday. More than a week later, FOX 17...
Townsend restaurant makes list of “100 Most Romantic Restaurants” across the country
It can always be tricky trying to figure out the perfect date for Valentine's Day. Luckily, OpenTable has found the answers for you, having officially named the 100 most romantic restaurants across the U.S.
Early spring or more winter — see if Punxsutawney Phil will see his shadow
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - After the epic ice storm Middle Tennessee endured one week ago, surely many people are at least somewhat intrigued by what Punxsutawney Phil will prognosticate early Monday morning — Groundhog Day — if for nothing more than a little entertainment. Lore has it that...
One killed, one injured in Church Street shooting in Murfreesboro
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro Violent Crimes Unit is investigating a deadly shooting on Church Street in Murfreesboro on Friday. Officers found two shooting victims following a shots fired call in the 3100 block of South Church Street at 9:15 p.m. on Friday, said Murfreesboro Police. One victim, identified...
Missing Tennessee Teens Found Safe
Update: The girls have been found safe. An Endangered Child Alert has been issued on behalf of the Hardin County Sheriff’s Department for two missing teenagers from Tennessee who authorities believe may now be in Northern Alabama. Officials are searching for Naveah Colon, 15, and Jada Colon, 17, who...
Member of The Try Guys returns to home state to visit Dollywood and ‘eat...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Keith Habersberger, a member of the YouTube comedy group The Try Guys, and a Tennessee native, paid a visit to his home state to attempt to ‘eat everything’ at Dollywood. The Try Guys are most known for their videos on YouTube where they try...
Multiple schools in Tennessee announce closures for Monday
TENNESSEE — Schools across Tennessee will remain closed Monday as dangerous travel conditions and lingering impacts from last week’s powerful winter storm continue to disrupt daily routines for students and families. Several districts throughout the state announced Monday closures due to icy roads, power outages and...
These Tennessee Restaurants Don’t Look Fancy But Their Seafood Is Spot On
Great seafood does not need chandeliers or polished menus to impress. Around Tennessee, some of the most reliable seafood shows up in simple dining rooms where the focus stays firmly on flavour. These are places where freshness matters more than décor, portions speak louder than presentation, and regulars know...
