Gov. Lee: ‘I Don’t Know’ About ICE, THP Conduct
Questions about how the Tennessee Highway Patrol and ICE conducted a litany of traffic stops and immigration arrests in Nashville last year lingered Thursday as THP leaders offered little information on accountability and Gov. Bill Lee says he was unaware of the details reported and shared with his office by the...
On the run: Man accused of trying to kill cop prompts statewide Blue Alert...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WZTV) — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued a Blue Alert for a man accused of criminal attempt first-degree murder on a police officer. TBI officials say 40-year-old Danell Maxwell is wanted by the TBI and Memphis Police Department. Maxwell was seen wearing dark clothing and an orange and...
La Vergne drug bust: Cocaine, fentanyl, meth, guns and more found following ‘extensive narcotics...
LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The La Vergne Police Department announced a major drug bust in the city following a joint operation with local and federal enforcement agencies. LVPD reports that the partnership led to the results of an extensive narcotics investigation targeting a drug trafficking organization operating...
Tennessee bill seeking to clarify hunting rules advances to Senate Calendar Committee
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — A bill that aims to codify the state's role in determining where people can hunt and fish in Tennessee continues to make progress through the General Assembly. The bill stems from a case out of Sweetwater that is currently headed to a court of appeals...
This Tiny BBQ Joint In Tennessee Will Serve You The Tastiest Pig Wings Of...
The smell of slow-smoked pork hits you before you even reach the counter at Slick Pig BBQ in Tennessee. This small, no-frills spot keeps the focus exactly where it belongs: on the smoker. Among the ribs and pulled pork, the pig wings have earned a loyal following. Meaty, smoky, and...
Murfreesboro Approves Massive 4,000-Square-Foot Flag Ordinance — 150-Foot Poles Now Allowed
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Businesses within the city limits that have sufficient land and meet the required criteria will be allowed to fly much larger flags in front of their buildings as soon as this Friday. This news in after the Murfreesboro City Council amended the sign ordinance to allow for larger flag placement...
Tennessee lawmakers introduce two police ‘body cam’ laws after FOX 17 investigation
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Getting access to police body camera video, even in your own case, can be a challenge in Tennessee. A previous FOX 17 News investigation found a lack of laws specifically governing police body camera footage. Our reporting also found body camera policies differed across the Midstate- and are...
Tennessee’s lieutenant governor won’t seek reelection
(The Center Square) – Tennessee Lt. Gov. Randy McNally will not run for reelection, ending a 48-year tenure in state office. McNally, 82, was elected to the House of Representatives in 1978, then ran successfully for the Senate in 1986. He has served as lieutenant governor since 2017. “It has been the honor of my...
Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Assisted in Unprecedented Number of Tenesseans During...
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security responded to thousands of calls during Winter Storm Fern. This is only the third time in history that the TBI activated the 1-800 TBI-FIND hotline to coordinate disaster-related family reconnection efforts. Through the use of the hotline, THP Troopers, OHS...
Precision Policing Efforts Result in 6 Arrests, 11 Warrants Served, and Recovery of 2...
TITANS detectives Thursday, during ongoing Precision Policing efforts, arrested six persons and served eleven outstanding warrants for crimes including aggravated assault, felony drug possession, and domestic assault. They also recovered two guns and seized 180 grams of marijuana, three grams cocaine, and drug...
