TDOT’s 5th annual No Trash November removed more than 77,000 pounds of litter from...
TDOT’s 5th Annual No Trash November Removed More than 77,000 Pounds of Litter from Tennessee Roadways and Waterways. NASHVILLE, Tenn. – More than 77,000 pounds of litter were removed from communities throughout Tennessee as part of the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) 5th Annual No Trash November, a...
Tennessee lawmaker proposes return of Presidential Fitness Test to schools statewide
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A Tennessee lawmaker has filed legislation that would require public schools to administer the Presidential Fitness Test as a way to assess student health and physical fitness. State Rep. Scott Cepicky, R-Culleoka, introduced House Bill 1466 this week. The proposal would require schools...
9 U.S. States Americans Are Flocking To in 2025
Texas: The Lone Star Magnet Texas: The Lone Star Magnet (image credits: unsplash) Texas continues to draw record numbers of new residents in 2025, with over 450,000 people moving in between April 2024 and April 2025. According to recent U.S. Census Bureau data, Texas saw the highest net domestic migration of any...
Severe Storm System Triggers Tornado Threat Across Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee as SPC Highlights...
MISSISSIPPI, ALABAMA & TENNESSEE — A fast-moving line of thunderstorms is sweeping across Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee this evening, bringing limited tornado potential, damaging wind gusts, and rapidly evolving severe weather conditions. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) issued Mesoscale Discussion #2264, in...
One person dead following head-on collision in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — Charges are pending against a driver involved in a deadly head-on crash Friday evening in Clarksville, according to police. The Clarksville Police Department said the collision occurred at approximately 5:45 p.m. on 101st Airborne Division Parkway between Peachers Mill Road and the West Fork Bridge. A...
Sullivan Family Scholarship launched in Rutherford County for survivor, sibling of survivor of critical...
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WSMV) - A new scholarship opportunity is opening up for Rutherford County students. Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Sullivan and his family are looking for applications for their Sullivan Family Scholarship. “A total of four scholarships will be awarded to a survivor or a sibling of a survivor...
Murfreesboro crews tackle trees on homes, power outages after heavy windstorm
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WZTV) — Murfreesboro fire crews responded to multiple calls Thursday evening for downed power lines, trees blocking roadways and trees on homes as heavy rain and strong winds moved through the area. Only minor injuries have been reported, and no major structural damage has been confirmed at...
Warm Biscuits, Warm Smiles: Rutherford County Mayor Carr Talks With Employees
MURFREESBORO, TN - Rutherford County employees started their Friday with warm biscuits, hot coffee, and plenty of Christmas cheer at the annual Coffee and Biscuit with the Mayor gathering. The early‑morning tradition brought together staff from departments across the county for a few minutes of fellowship before the...
Sheriff’s Office Closes Elam Mill Road at the Slab Due to Dangerous Water
MURFREESBORO, TN - Rutherford County authorities have issued an urgent road‑closure alert as floodwaters continue to rise across rural parts of the county. The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office tells NewsRadio WGNS that Elam Mill Road is now closed at the slab between Elam Road and Rucker Road due to swift high...
Tennessee Disability Coalition says state earned ‘incomplete’ for failing to address needs of people...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Disability Coalition is made up of more than 40 groups working to promote equal participation of people with disabilities. For the past four years, the organization has released a scorecard grading the state on several aspects such as access to care, housing and education.
