TWRA implores to people to keep distance from bears after viral encounter
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is once again begging people to avoid close contact with black bears in East Tennessee after another viral encounter in Gatlinburg.
Double‑Double Comes to Medical Center Parkway: In‑N‑Out Opens in Murfreesboro, Crowds Expected
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. The West Coast icon In‑N‑Out Burger opens in Murfreesboro today, marking the chain’s third Tennessee location in a whirlwind debut week. After crowd‑packed launches in Antioch and Lebanon on Wednesday, this opening pushes the brand farther east than ever...
Unmarked vehicles, work van stops: ICE arrests in Middle Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have arrested at least 15 people in Middle Tennessee this past week, according to advocates who are documenting the activity throughout the region. Music City Migra Watch says they have witnessed armed agents making stops in unmarked vehicles,...
Tennessee to restrict sugary foods, drinks in SNAP purchases as demand at food bank...
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — has received federal approval to limit what can be bought with SNAP benefits, restricting the purchase of sugary foods, candy and energy drinks, state officials say. The change comes as the Chattanooga Area Food Bank reports strong demand from the families it serves. The U.S. Department...
Polar vortex to impact Mid-South this weekend, frigid temperatures expected
Memphis is gearing up for another round of cold temperatures the weekend of Dec. 13 and 14. The Eastern United States will experience a polar vortex , and it will impact most of Tennessee. A polar vortex is bringing Arctic air into the United States, and during this time, the state can expect temperatures to drop...
Family of executed Tennessee murderer says they are relieved
(The Center Square) – The family of a woman murdered by Harold Wayne Nichols said they are relieved their "nightmare" is over. Nichols was put to death by lethal injection Thursday morning at the Riverbend Maximum Security Institution. He was convicted of the 1988 murder and rape of 20-year-old Karen Pulley in...
Tennessee hunters donate deer to help feed families during holidays
Hunters for the Hungry turns venison into thousands of meals for food-insecure families, but donations are down 20%. The group is urging hunters to donate a deer before Christmas.
Months-long investigation leads to aggravated statutory rape charge against Tennessee man, police say
PULASKI, Tenn. (WSMV) - A months-long investigation has led to the arrest of a Tennessee man on a charge of aggravated statutory rape, according to the Pulaski Police Department. PPD reports that officers executed a search warrant Thursday at a home on Kay Drive. Police said the search was a...
Tennessee lawmaker wants to expand death penalty law for child rapists
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Ahead of the legislative session, a Tennessee lawmaker wants to expand the current death penalty law for child rapists. It adds the following aggravating factors as a way to give prosecutors more tools to be successful in the rapist getting the death penalty:. Aggravated rape...
Bill Lee hosts final Christmas reception in governor’s residence
NASHVILLE, TN (WLAF)- Earlier this week, State Representative Dennis Powers and his wife, Tracy, joined Governor Bill Lee and his wife Maria for the Lee’s last Christmas reception at the Tennessee Residence at Nashville. The Residence was decorated by their friends who worked two weekends to get it ready...
