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TENNESSEE — Numerous school systems across Tennessee will operate on delayed schedules or remain closed on Monday, December 15, 2025, as districts respond to hazardous morning conditions. Several counties announced two-hour delays, including Cannon, Clay, DeKalb, Fentress, Grundy, Hickman, Houston, Jackson, Overton,...

WASHINGTON (WVLT) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture, or USDA, is providing an additional $38.1 million to help East Tennessee farmers affected by Hurricane Helene last year. Announced by U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Stephen A. Vaden, the block grant agreement with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture...

Whataburger is closing four Middle Tennessee locations this month, even as the chain launches its 12 Days of holiday deals for rewards members.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Tennessee employers laid off more than 8,500 workers in 2025 compared to 7,320 last year, according to the Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development. This is about a 19% increase in layoffs, with WARN notices impacting 8,691 Tennesseans to date. As of 2023, 5,168...

Larry Wheelon charged with aggravated animal cruelty related to soring. Larry Wheelon, a well-known member of the Tennessee walking horse circuit, was arrested and charged April 25 with one felony count of aggravated cruelty to livestock related to soring. The USDA veterinarian present for the raid found 19 of his 27...

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County residents have a front-row seat tonight, December 13–14, 2025, as the Geminid meteor shower reaches its peak. Known as one of the most reliable and dazzling annual showers, the Geminids are expected to deliver a colorful spectacle across Middle Tennessee skies. If the weather...

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rhonda Allen, a former Rutherford County Commissioner representing the Smyrna area and a longtime small business leader, has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of public service, faith, and deep community impact. Allen previously served on the Rutherford County Commission and ran for...

With frigid temperatures on the way, a Franklin Christmas festival was forced to cancel half of its event this weekend.

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Nashville, Tennessee – A prolonged and dangerous stretch of winter cold is underway across Middle Tennessee, with freezing temperatures lasting more than a day and bitter wind chills dipping below zero. The...

In a late-night update, the City of Franklin, TN - Municipal Government relieved the anxieties of a community with a succinct post on social media confirming the safety of a previously missing person. "UPDATE: Booker was located late Friday evening and is safe," the post on Facebook stated, ending the search for...