Tennessee business leaders remain optimistic amid tariff impacts, survey reveals
Although Tennessee business leaders say they are feeling the effects of tariffs, according to a new survey by the Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research at the University of Tennessee, most still believe the chance of a U.S. recession is low and think Tennessee’s economy has a better outlook than the national...
Dog recovering from 2 gunshot wounds in Wilson County
A veterinarian had to amputate her front right leg, and now investigators are looking for the shooter who could face animal cruelty charges.
Navigating the Educational System for Special Needs Children
Op-Ed: Professional Educators of Tennessee Executive Director JC Bowman. Navigating the Educational System for Special Needs Children. Navigating the educational system for children with special needs can be overwhelming, especially during Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings. Mandated by the Individuals...
11 Tennessee Smokehouse Chains That Never Disappoint
Tennessee barbecue hits with smoke that clings to your clothes and stories that stick even longer. I’ve waited under tin awnings as wood fires caught, watched ribs lifted from the pit with quiet precision, and tasted sauces that argue without words, sweet in Memphis, tangy in the east, bold in between.
Tennessee Winter Weather: Preliminary Outlook Warns of Heavy Snowfall 2025-26
Nashville, TN – Northern Tennessee could be in for a snowier winter than usual, as the 2025-26 Winter Weather Outlook warns of elevated heavy snow risk and stronger storms between December and February. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) Climate Prediction Center, weak La Niña conditions are expected...
McAlister’s Halloween: Witch’s Brew & Pumpkin Pecan Cookie
Y’all, McAlister’s Deli is bringing back their Witch’s Brew and debuting a new Pumpkin Pecan Cookie with White Chocolate Chips that’s got me all kinds of excited for Halloween. That Witch’s Brew is a mighty fine green lemonade made with cane sugar, lemon juice, and caramel...
Report: An end to ACA tax credits to increase uncompensated care costs in Tenn....
Tennessee hospitals could see a 29% increase in uncompensated care costs if Congress allows enhanced health insurance marketplace subsidies to expire this month, a new analysis found. More than 500,000 low- and moderate-income Tennesseans rely on the enhanced tax credits, which significantly lower the cost of...
Tennessee Lawmakers Debate Future of Algebra II and Other Core Subjects as Graduation Requirements
Tennessee lawmakers and education leaders clashed this week over whether students with a career and technical education (CTE) focus might be able to substitute CTE courses for core subjects that are currently required for graduation. Earlier this year, lawmakers considered legislation that would’ve allowed students...
Tennessee Emphasizes Child Car Seat Safety During National Observance Week
As the national observance of Child Passenger Safety Week unfolds, Tennessee officials are placing the spotlight on the crucial role that car seats play in protecting young passengers. According to new data from the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, toddlers under the age of 4 are significantly...
Critical blood shortage in Middle Tennessee as teen cancer patient shares story
A 13-year-old leukemia patient from Shelbyville shares how blood donations literally save her life as blood bank faces critical shortages.

















