Reaction mixed for Tennessee speaker’s idea to drop bachelor’s requirement for teachers
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton says lawmakers are exploring whether teachers should still need a bachelor’s degree to be in the classroom. Sexton says the idea, which he calls “out of the box,” could help ease the state’s teacher shortage. Under the concept, people could become eligible to...
Tennessee Highway Patrol Announces November Sobriety Checkpoints
The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be conducting driver’s license, sobriety, and seat belt checkpoints throughout November. THP says that these enforcement efforts help keep our roads safe by ensuring drivers are licensed, sober, and buckled up. 11/14/2025 in Coffee County on the Old Tullahoma Hwy. @ 3-Way Market....
Tennessee Pastors Urge Gov. Lee to Use State Funds for SNAP Recipients
Southern Christian Coalition says state should use emergency funds to fill the SNAP gap. A faith-based advocacy group is calling on Tennessee's Governor to take action to help SNAP recipients while federal funds remain in limbo.
Dozens Indicted in Nashville, Including MS-13 Members, by New Homeland Security Task Force
In a recent development, dozens of individuals, including alleged members of the notorious MS-13 gang, have been indicted in Nashville. This action is part of the initiatives taken by the newly established Homeland Security Task Force. However, the news headline has sparked some confusion among readers, with some...
Damage reported, shelters open as severe weather rolls through Middle TN
As strong winds rolled through Middle Tennessee Friday, a tree landed on a Dickson home. No one was injured.
TennCare’s ‘shared-savings’ crosses $1 billion total after three years
Tennessee’s one-of-a-kind TennCare Medicaid waiver program crossed over $1 billion in savings, TennCare Director Stephen Smith told state officials during the agency’s budget hearing Thursday. The program, referred to as “shared-savings,” is a Medicaid waiver that allows the state to access about half of the money it...
Murfreesboro police arrest fugitive wanted out of Wisconsin, seize drugs from camper
Murfreesboro police arrested a man wanted out of Wisconsin Thursday afternoon.
Tennessee mother pushes for stronger penalties in deadly hit-and-run crashes
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Middle Tennessee mother who lost her son in a hit-and-run crash in Nolensville is one step closer to changing state law. In 2021, 19-year-old James “Jimmy” Bardsley was riding his motorcycle home from work when he was hit and killed. The driver who hit him fled from the crash.
Intense Debate: Lack of Placements in Tennessee Leads to Foster Children Sleeping in DCS...
fox17.com - 11/03/2025 04:29:00 AM. The Tennessee Department of Children's Services (DCS) recently admitted that due to a lack of placement options, some foster children are spending nights in office buildings. This issue is particularly prevalent among children with complex needs. To address this, the state plans to...
TN bill increasing penalties for animal cruelty charges introduced
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A new bill that would increase penalties for animal cruelty charges has been introduced in Tennessee. SB1475 was introduced on Tuesday, and it increases the penalty for aggravated cruelty to animals from a Class E felony to a Class D felony. Here are instructions on how...
