Mugshots Grill & Bar Smashes into 2026 with New Limited-Time Smashburgers at All 21...
HATTIESBURG, MISSISSIPPI – Mugshots Grill & Bar, the South’s Premier Sports Grill & Bar renowned for its juicy burgers on signature sourdough buns, cold drinks, and lively atmosphere, announced the launch of its exciting new limited-time offering (LTO): Smashburgers, available now at all 21 locations across...
New high school transfer rule sparks controversy among Tennessee coaches
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Following Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s decision to sign a new bill into law allowing high school athletes the ability to transfer once without consequence, local coaches are not exactly on board with the decision. Beginning this summer, student-athletes who transfer between school years...
Murfreesboro Entertainment Landmark Lanes, Trains and Automobiles to Close After 15 Years
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — A long-standing pillar of the Rutherford County family entertainment scene is preparing to take its final bow. Lanes, Trains and Automobiles (LTA Depot) has officially announced it will shutter its Murfreesboro operations this spring, marking the end of an era that spanned more than a...
Two dogs safely removed after car and carport fire spreads to Smyrna home
SMYRNA, Tenn. (WSMV) - Two dogs were safely rescued after a car and carport fire spread to a home in Smyrna, according to the Smyrna Fire Department (SFD). On Tuesday afternoon, SFD responded to a structure fire in the 200 block of Cannon Drive. When crews arrived, they found a...
Tennessee Weather Alert: 60–70% Heavy Rain Risk March 5-11 With River Flood Concerns
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Nashville, Tennessee – Tennesseans should prepare now for multiple rounds of steady rain March 5-11 that could create water-covered roads and rising rivers across much of the state. According to the...
Tennessee Poison Center seeing increase in calls related to weight loss medications
KNOXVILLE, Tenn — The Tennessee Poison Center is seeing a sharp increase in calls related to tirzepatide and semaglutide exposure — two FDA-approved medications used for weight management and treating type two diabetes — over the last five years. Rebecca Bruccoleri is the medical director of the...
The Most Peaceful Little Valley Town In Tennessee Is Hiding In Plain Sight
I wasn’t expecting much when I turned off the main road in Tennessee. Maybe a quiet stop, a quick stroll, nothing dramatic. What I found instead completely caught me off guard. The stillness here felt different. Not sleepy. Not dull. Just deeply, genuinely peaceful. The kind of calm that...
Murfreesboro Works to Build a Legacy and Unveils the Vision for the New 150-Acre...
MURFREESBORO, TN — As the population of Murfreesboro continues to surge, the City’s Parks and Recreation Department is not just keeping pace—it's building for the future. In a recent update, Parks Director Nate Williams highlighted the department's proactive strategy for maintaining a high quality of life through the...
Range USA Announces Three New Store Openings for 2026
Range USA, the nation's largest indoor gun range and firearm retailer, has announced plans to open three new stores in 2026, creating over 100 new full-time and part-time employment opportunities. The expansion includes store openings in Smyrna, Tennessee; Monroeville, Pennsylvania and Lenexa, Kansas. Both the Smyrna...
Rutherford School Board reinstates 6 of 41 shut down uninsured bus contracts so far
Editor's note: New information has been added to this story. The Rutherford County Board of Education reinstated six terminated contracts out of 41 buses without insurance by Feb. 25. Prior to the reinstatement decisions, board member Butch Vaughn called for the unanimous 7-0 decision Feb. 24 to terminate the 41 bus...

















