11 Tennessee Barbecue Joints Where Word Of Mouth Is Enough
Smoky haze, hickory scent, the hiss of sauce hitting coals: that’s the background track in Tennessee. These eleven barbecue spots don’t need billboards. Their names are passed by tongue, by freeway‑exit tips, by smoke signals. You travel for the pork that pulls apart, the sauce that bites, the sides that remind you...
County clerk systems down across Tennessee, according to Wanda Halbert
SHELBY COUNTY, Tenn. - County clerk systems across Tennessee were down down Monday morning, according to Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert. Halbert made the announcement just before 8:30 a.m. in a Facebook post, adding that it was an "awkward way to start a work week." She did not immediately provide...
A year after Helene, CSX trains are moving through the NC mountains again
CSX, one of two long-distance freight railroads that serve Western North Carolina, is once again moving trains through the mountains into Tennessee a year after Hurricane Helene damaged or destroyed nearly 60 miles of track. The CSX Blue Ridge Subdivision, as the line is known, is a key link between the Southeast and...
Tennessee is #5 in the Cheap Gas Olympics — Rutherford County is 25th Cheapest...
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Tennessee motorists had their moment of glory back in April when the Volunteer State proudly wore the silver medal for second cheapest gas in the country. Fast forward a few months, and now we’ve slid to fifth place, according to AAA – the Auto Club. Don’t worry, though — we’re still on the...
Gas prices fall across Tennessee as seasonal decline begins
NASHVILLE — Gas prices dropped another four cents, on average, across Tennessee last week, bringing the state average to $2.73 per gallon. That’s five cents less than one month ago and three cents less than this time last year, according to AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Fall is officially here, and leaves aren’t the […]
State Officials Warn of New Drug on the Streets
Officials with state agencies have issued an alert, warning residents about a dangerous new drug that has hit the streets. The alert was issued Sept. 23 through the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation in conjunction with the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services and the Tennessee Department...
Tina Turner Statue Unveiled in Tennessee Community Where She Grew Up
A 10-foot statue of rock n’ roll queen Tina Turner was unveiled Saturday (Sept. 27) in the rural Tennessee community where she grew up — before becoming a Grammy-winning singer, an electrifying stage performer, and one the world’s most recognizable and popular entertainers. Lola Young Drops Out of All Things Go...
Murfreesboro, Smyrna, La Vergne Outpace Other Areas in Jobs and Wages Despite Rising Credit...
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - For many Tennesseans, credit cards have become a lifeline for daily essentials like groceries, gas, and rent. But for younger adults, the financial picture is looking more grim, with higher delinquency rates and mounting debt. A new analysis by Upgraded Points, using data from the Federal...
This Small-Town Bakery In Tennessee Serves Up The Best Sandwiches You’ll Ever Taste
Hidden in the rolling hills of the Cumberland Plateau, Tracy City’s Dutch Maid Bakery & Cafe stands as a testament to the magic that happens when exceptional ingredients meet time-honored techniques and a healthy dose of Tennessee hospitality. The moment you spot the charming storefront with its distinctive green...
Rutherford County Schools to cut the ribbon on $61 million high school expansion
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WSMV) - Rutherford County Schools will have a ribbon-cutting for its new multi-million dollar expansion at Oakland High School this weekend. The district is hosting a ribbon-cutting and celebration at Oakland High on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. The work cost $61 million overall and added more than...
