LIST: Warming shelters open in the Midstate ahead of frigid cold weekend
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A blast of arctic air is moving into Middle Tennessee this weekend, bringing dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills near zero. Residents are being urged to stay warm and take precautions as the region faces a frigid few days. Residents in need of a warm...
‘I’m sorry:’ Tennessee executes man for 1988 rape and murder of 20-year-old woman
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WTVC) — After more than three decades, the family of a murdered Chattanooga woman has finally seen the state of Tennessee put her killer to death. Harold Wayne Nichols died by lethal injection at 11:39 a.m. Eastern time. His last words were:. "To the people I've harmed,...
Tennessee hate conference under scrutiny as guest list reveals troubling attendee history
The guest list for Tennessee’s most notorious white nationalist conference has finally come into focus.
TAWC Encourages Customer Response to Water Service Line Survey
Tennessee American Water is sending letters to customers this month as part of its commitment to provide safe, clean, reliable, and affordable water service. The letters request help from customers to identify the material of the portion of pipe that connects the water meter to customer homes or businesses. This...
Special Education Coordinator Recognized for Outstanding Leadership and Service to Students with Disabilities
Rutherford County, TN - Dr. Annie Ralston, Special Education coordinator for Rutherford County Schools, has been awarded the Tennessee Association of Administrators in Special Education (TAASE) Cup, one of the state’s most prestigious honors recognizing excellence in special-education leadership. The TAASE Cup is...
Wilson County opening emergency warming shelter ahead of dangerous arctic blast
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Wilson County Emergency Management Agency is opening an emergency warming shelter as forecasters predict Middle Tennessee will dip below freezing. A bitter Arctic blast is expected to arrive Sunday. Anyone in need of shelter from the cold can access the shelter at the Q Barn...
Tennessee Executions: Lethal Injection Concerns
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The State of Tennessee held its third execution since the three-year moratorium investigating the process of lethal injections. Lawyers and advocates are demanding greater transparency about drugs used and their expiration dates. Harold Wayne Nichols was executed December 11th. Nichols'...
Prichard Named in Criminal Summons for Allowing Dogs to Run at Large
An Alexandria Alderman will have to answer in General Sessions Court soon to a misdemeanor criminal summons complaint brought by a neighbor, but the issue is unrelated to his duties on the town council. Luke Prichard is being accused by Randy Slager of allowing his dogs to run at large,...
Person rescued from storm drain in Murfreesboro
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) was called to Pennington Drive for a person stuck in a storm drain on Friday night. According to MFRD, the person was about 70 feet inside the drain. When crews arrived, they found the person, entered the drain, and reached...
In-N-Out opens in Murfreesboro to dozens waiting 12 hours night before
In-N-Out has made its mark in Middle Tennessee as the third location hosted its grand opening in Murfreesboro, drawing super fans to celebrate the long-awaited West Coast burger with fries. By 8 a.m. Dec. 12, people were already standing outside, waiting to get in line at the fast food restaurant. Fans who camped out...

















